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Three administrators from Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools will be moving onto other Manatee County schools.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 25, 2021
Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools to see administrative changes

Three administrators from Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools will be moving onto other Manatee County schools.

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U.S. Army and Vietnam War veteran Herman Martinez plays the drums while on stage with Bradenton-based band Whiskey Blind. Martinez founded the Del Webb Association of Veterans and Military Supporters.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 24, 2021
Rockin' concert honors vets

Lakewood Ranch Tribute to Heroes Concert commemorates Memorial Day and honors veterans.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 24, 2021
Ranchers put pop into lesson in east Bradenton

Gene Witt Elementary students learn from Myakka City ranchers about life on the ranch.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 22, 2021
Lakewood Ranch softball wins Class 7A state championship

The Mustangs run-ruled Park Vista High 14-4 on Saturday in Clermont.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 21, 2021
Lakewood Ranch softball rides offensive surge into state title game

The Mustangs defeated Miami Palmetto 17-2 Friday afternoon in Clermont

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Cathy Habora, a library assistant, checks out books before placing them in a brown paper bag and putting them on the table outside for someone to pick up. Curbside services will be available June 8 through July 24.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 21, 2021
Braden River Library to offer curbside service in east Bradenton

Braden River Library will move to curbside services as construction continues in Bradenton.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 20, 2021
ODA baseball captures Class 2A state championship

The Thunder used big hits and steady pitching to beat St. Johns Country Day 5-3 in Fort Myers.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2021
East County weather page photo: May 20

Suzanne Kelly captured this photo of white pelicans in a pond in Summerfield Bluffs in Lakewood Ranch.

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    A time to celebrate |
  • May 20, 2021
Happy 80th Birthday Hal !

Happy 80th Birthday Hal !

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 19, 2021
ODA baseball bunts way to state championship game

The Thunder scored four runs in the seventh inning to beat Trinity Chrisitan Academy

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Lori Abramson and Melissa Sinkler. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 19, 2021
Eastern Manatee County women find network of support

Eastern Manatee County women find network of support

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The Manatee County Commission voted to pay $3,000 for Commissioner James Satcher's public record lawsuit settlement and an estimated $15,750 in attorney fees and costs.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 19, 2021
Manatee County pays commissioners' legal tab

Manatee County Commission votes to protect itself against "chilling effect" created by lawsuits

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Parrish's Donnie Nelson, Jami Nelson and Owen Nelson stand in front of a greeting presented to them from members of the Malachite EMS station in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 19, 2021
Special delivery: Baby born in Lakewood Ranch parking lot

Manatee County EMS chief delivers baby in Lakewood Ranch parking lot

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SunCoast Blood Centers Technician Ryan Milner and Parrish resident Daniel Wansten stand outside the mobile concierge unit. Milner and Wansten made an appointment to do it again the next day after Wansten's pulse came in over 100.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 19, 2021
Blood donations needed in Lakewood Ranch, beyond

SunCoast Blood Centers needs donations as demand for blood rises

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The Manatee County Commission will decide May 25 whether to appoint interim Administrator Scott Hopes to the permanent position.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 19, 2021
Manatee County commissioners set vote to forgo administrator search

No search for Manatee County administrator?

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