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  • October 7, 2021
East County weather page photo: October 7

Bonnie Ottaviani captured this photo of a morning rainbow in Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch.

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River Club's Greg McGrew was known for being fair, respectful and a wonderful leader. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 7, 2021
Lakewood Ranch educator's death a huge community loss

Greg McGrew, an administrator, teacher and coach, dies from cancer at 58.

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Lakewood Ranch's Giselle Ucciferri, Bradenton's Megan Yost, east Bradenton's Corina Geiger and Summerfield's Betsy Young are honored during the half time of Lakewood Ranch High School's pink out football game.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 7, 2021
In-person Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk returns

Afflicted Lakewood Ranch residents look forward to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

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Lakewood National's Jacqueline Putrino is a two-time FHSAA state champion but elected not to play high school golf in 2021.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 6, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood National girls golfer is keeping busy on the national circuit

Jacqueline Putrino, a two-time, 3A state champion, leaves high school golf in favor of bigger events

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Kyly Hutson and Kelly Harmon. Photo by Liz Ramos.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 6, 2021
Played B-4, won again in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents enjoy a morning of bingo at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

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Former Braden River High running back Deshaun Fenwick signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent April 27.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 6, 2021
Former Pirates running back making most of opportunities at Oregon State

Deshaun Fenwick sparks Oregon State's football team to impressive wins.

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Maureen Geary, a third grade teacher at Myakka City Elementary School, teachers a vocabulary lesson to Katherine Millan-Pureco and America Carranza-Vazquez. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 6, 2021
Manatee schools see decrease in COVID-19 cases

Even with dropping COVID numbers, district schools will continue protocols.

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Brittany Lamont has been hired as the new CEO and president of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 5, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hires new CEO and president

Brittany Lamont will head Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance after 11 years at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 5, 2021
Dream Flights honors Lakewood Ranch veterans

Three Lakewood Ranch veterans treated to a dream ride on a Boeing-Stearman biplane.

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Elks Bob Erwin, Darrin Simone and Dan Tabor support Hooves with H.E.A.R.T. President Danielle Curtis and rider Frankie Pizzurro with their donations.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton Elks present donation to Hooves with H.E.A.R.T.

Elks Lodges donate $4,100 to nonprofit that helps children with special needs.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 4, 2021
Del Webb Women's Club hosts second annual Breast Cancer Walkathon in Lakewood Ranch

Dozens gather to support and honor breast cancer survivors and those with breast cancer.

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  • Jay Heater
  • October 2, 2021
Dragon boat racing roars again in Sarasota

More than 900 athletes descend upon Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park for national dragon boat event.

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Lakewood Ranch, wearing pink jerseys, lines up against Venice High. The Mustangs would lose 61-7. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 2, 2021
East County football roundup: 10.01.21

East County football roundup: 10.01.21

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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 1, 2021
Lakewood Ranch elementary school celebrates International Peace Day

McNeal Elementary students and staff create a peace train to show what peace means to them.

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Gordon Silver captured this pair of bald eagles sounding off along White Eagle Boulevard.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2021
East County weather page photo: September 30

Gordon Silver captured this pair of bald eagles sounding off along White Eagle Boulevard.

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