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Tricia Farrington focuses all her attention on making pecan caramel apples
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 16, 2022
Kilwins owner says Waterside, Lakewood Ranch is in for a treat

A confectionery franchise finds a sweet spot at Waterside, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Country Club residents Bill Thornton and Brenda Kahn are music lovers who attended My Hometown Jam last year and enjoyed eating at the Maggie on the Move food truck. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 16, 2022
My Hometown Fest returns to Nathan Benderson Park

The annual fundraiser festival benefits the Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Melanie Stern, a director of human resources for logistics for Bealls, shares information about herself to show the importance of first impressions.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 15, 2022
Project TEACH teaches east Bradenton fourth graders to dream big

Freedom Elementary students learn about new careers and think about their futures during Project TEACH.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cyndel Flores says she is honored to automatically advance to the live show of "America's Got Talent: Extreme" as a result of judge Travis Pastrana hitting the golden buzzer for her breakaway sway pole act. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 14, 2022
Myakka stunt performer produces the buzz on 'America's Got Talent: Extreme'

Myakka City's Cyndel Flores takes the big stage to advance on 'America's Got Talent: Extreme.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Five-O Donut Co. offers a variety of donuts from classics to fancy donuts.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 13, 2022
Five-O Donut Co. and The Paper Store now open at UTC

Donut lovers and shoppers flock to grand openings for the donut and gift stores at Sarasota's University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Business
Connecticut's Luke Anthony won the men's Junior Elite race in 27:59.5.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2022
Athletes show perseverance during cold Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon

Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon contested during cold conditions at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Monaca Onstad finished her run as community relations director for Lakewood Ranch Communities Feb. 25 and will now open her own business.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 11, 2022
Award-winning Lakewood Ranch lifestyles director leaves post to open new company

Monaca Onstad leaves Lakewood Ranch community relations post with SMR to open new lifestyles company.

  • East County
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Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, reaches a settlement agreement with the Education Practices Commission. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 11, 2022
Manatee schools superintendent settles with Education Practices Commission

School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders is fined for alleged graduation rate inflation scandal.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2022
East County weather page photo: March 10

Joseph Cueto captured this black-bellied whistling duck with her babies in Heritage Harbour Lake.

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William Hatt of Élan Manatee visits with a zebra for the first time at Rye Road Giraffes in East County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 10, 2022
Navy veteran fulfills bucket list by visiting with a zebra at Rye Road Giraffes

An East County 98-year-old veteran finally sees a zebra up close at the Bradenton farm.

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Wagner Realty's Diane Lee says the company is excited about its move to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 10, 2022
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch still a powerful hub

Wagner Realty is the latest to feel the draw of Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

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John Rivera, a Lakewood Ranch High and University of Mississippi alumnus, will represent Puerto Rico at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 10, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High grad still making his mark in college track

John Rivera is now one of the nation's best 800-meter runners at the University of Mississippi.

  • East County
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Jada Phillips.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Jada Phillips

The sophomore shortstop had a big week for the Braden River softball team.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2022
Lakewood Ranch crafter brings gnome fad to local art show

Lakewood Ranch has become gnome central as lifetime crafter prepares for art show.

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This home at 8079 Waterbend Trail in Waterside sold for $2 million. (Courtesy photo from Victoria Turner, Michael Saunders & Co.)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 9, 2022
Waterside of Lakewood Ranch home tops local sales at $2 million

Three million dollar-plus sales top Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area residential real estate transactions for FEB. 21-25.

  • East County
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