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Debra Otey has been named the new head of school for Out-of-Door Academy. She will begin serving in the position July 1, 2022. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 20, 2021
Out-of-Door Academy names new head of school

Debra Otey will lead ODA beginning July 1, 2022.

  • East County
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Tyson Stelfox. Photo by Scott Lockwood
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 20, 2021
A-maze-ing fun at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Children have fun in the maze at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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Brooke Sollie, a fifth grader at Myakka City Elementary School, will show Clementine at the Manatee County Fair.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 20, 2021
Myakka City Elementary starts agriculture science program

New barn at Myakka City Elementary provides hands-on experiences.

  • East County
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Greenbrook twins Alora and Logan Alt dress as Tinker Bell and Zarina from "The Pirate Fairy" for BooFest. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 20, 2021
BooFest returns this year at the Market at Lakewood Ranch

Scaled-down BooFest will be a daytime event hosted by the Farmers Market.

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Jeremy Croteau tends to his livestock on his Myakka City farm that will host the Sarasota Medieval Fair.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 20, 2021
Dark clouds hover over Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka City

Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka City goes forward despite special permit questions from Manatee County.

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Sergio Di Sarro said his patrons have given him positive feedback since he took over Main Street Trattoria.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 20, 2021
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch has a new chef in town

Former surfer Sergio Di Sarro brings Argentinian flair to Main Street Trattoria in Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 19, 2021
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch hosts Putts Fore Mutts

Guests enjoy golf, pickleball and tennis tournaments to raise money for the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

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Terry Phelps of Lakewood Ranch loads some tree trimmings onto a cart for disposal at Dream Oaks Camp. Phelps was one of more than 20 volunteers that took part in the event. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • October 18, 2021
LWRBA members volunteer for local causes

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance continues its annual Giveback campaign with dozens of events.

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Two people died in a boating accident April 13 on Ward Lake in east Manatee County, authorities say.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 17, 2021
Motorcyclist dies in Myakka City accident

Motorcycle collides with van in Myakka City leaving one man dead

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This home at 8495 Lindrick Lane in The Concession sold for $3.6 million. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 5,314 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 17, 2021
Concession home in Lakewood Ranch area sells for $3.6 million

Twelve million-dollar-plus sales light up Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area residential real estate transactions for Oct. 4-8.

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Going to the Pumpkin Festival is a tradition for Myakka City 12-year-old Collette Armstrong, 8-year-old Jeanette Armstrong, Cristina Rosas and 21-month-old Lincoln Armstrong.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 17, 2021
Hunsader Farms' 30th annual Pumpkin Festival begins in east Bradenton

Families enjoy shows, food and activities at annual Hunsader Farms' Pumpkin Festival in east Bradenton.

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According to the 2020 census, Manatee County had population of 406,945 residents. District 5, which encompasses the Lakewood Ranch area, had the highest number of residents with 97,536. Graphic provided by Manatee County.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • October 16, 2021
Manatee County commissioners set to discuss redistricting

Growth in eastern Manatee County has make the districts' populations uneven.

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East County football roundup: 10.15.21
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 15, 2021
East County football roundup: 10.15.21

East County football roundup: 10.15.21

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2021
East County weather page photo: October 14

Marty Franssen captured this reflective sunrise over a lake in Lakewood Ranch.

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Author Mary Walton (left) stands with Sue Ann Miller prior to the start of Wednesday's luncheon. Miller headlined the event, which was the first major fundraiser for the Friends of the East County Library. Photo by Scott Lockwood
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • October 14, 2021
Friends host fundraiser for East County Library in Lakewood Ranch

After a long delay, the Friends of the East County Library host an author's luncheon at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

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