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Country Club East's Susan Tabicman and Len Tabicman are overwhelmed by the number of soups from which they could choose.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 5, 2021
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee hosts Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch

Rain doesn't stop Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee from raising money through Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Medieval Fair President Jeremy Croteau (center) leads East Manatee Fire Marshal Alex Onishenko (left) and Public Safety Director Jacob Saur (right) on a tour of the Medieval Fair site on Oct. 29.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 5, 2021
Manatee County grants temporary permits for the Medieval Fair

The Sarasota Medieval Fair will kick off as planned this weekend after Manatee County granted a temporary use permit for the 47-acre site in Myakka City.

  • East County
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Art and Soul Dance Company will be performing in front of thousands during the Daytona 500 weekend.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 5, 2021
Lakewood Ranch dance company super charged to perform during Daytona 500 weekend

Art and Soul Dance Company of Lakewood Ranch receives an invitation to perform during Daytona 500 weekend.

  • East County
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Elks Tom Sweeney and Jerry Ditty stand with veteran Michael Monthervil during a fundraiser for Homes for Our Troops.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 5, 2021
Homes for our Troops benefits from Lakewood Ranch Elks and Rosedale Golf Classic fundraisers.

Army Specialist Michael Monthervil was paralyzed in Afghanistan, but Homes for our Troops builds him a home with help from the Lakewood Ranch Elks and the Rosedale Golf Classic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Meals on Wheels' Plus fundraiser — Empty Bowls — was turned into a drive-thru event today on Lakewood Main Street in Lakewood Ranch while Music on Main was cancelled for Friday night.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 5, 2021
Music on Main cancelled in Lakewood Ranch

Tonight's return of Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch washed out by rain.

  • East County
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The Manatee River winds through Rye Preserve in northeastern Manatee County. Last year, Manatee County voters approved a referendum that will raise funds for the county to purchase more environmentally sensitive lands.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 5, 2021
Manatee Commissioners discuss how to implement environmental tax

Manatee County to implement the environmental tax referendum approved in 2020.

  • East County
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A rendering of the future East Manatee County Library in Lakewood Ranch. On Oct. 26 Manatee County Commissioners signed off on plans for the two-story, 50,000 square-foot facility at the north end of the Premier Sports Campus
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 5, 2021
East Manatee library clears final hurdle for construction in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Commissioners approve project despite escalating cost.

  • East County
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Retired Navy Capt. Leo Hyatt's photo hangs on a wall honoring veterans at Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living. Hyatt served from 1957 to 1986 and spent five years as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch veteran recalls imprisonment during Vietnam War

Lakewood Ranch's Leo Hyatt talks about being a Vietnam War POW as we approach Veterans Day.

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This Country Club East home at 16222 Castle Park Terrace sold for $1.29 million. It has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,785 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 4, 2021
County Club East home in Lakewood Ranch tops residential real estate sales at $1.29 million

Six sales of $1 million or more in residential real estate highlight Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area Oct. 18-22

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2021
East County weather page photo: November 4

Gordon Silver captured this deer peering through the grass in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Savannah Gallagher. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 3, 2021
Kiddie Academy event makes kids flutter in Lakewood Ranch

Kiddie Academy's trunk-or-treat was a treat for kids.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Laura Bryg and Judy Kovaleski-Swartz, who are Waterlefe residents and co-chairs of the raffle committee, say the raffle raises money to donate to the arts programs at Freedom Elementary School and Carlos E. Haile Middle School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 3, 2021
Waterlefe hosts annual art show and sale in east Bradenton

Art show and sale returns to benefit elementary and middle school art programs.

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Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, and Charlie Kennedy, the chair of the School Board of Manatee County, celebrate the renewal of the district's 1-mill property tax referendum.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 2, 2021
Manatee County voters approve continuation of school district's 1-mill property tax

The School District of Manatee County's 1-mill property tax referendum passes with 69.27% of the vote.

  • East County
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Kristin and John Hokanson with the daughter Madison have taken ownership of Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 1, 2021
Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard under new ownership in eastern Bradenton

Kristin and John Hokanson take over East County's Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard.

  • East County
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Office Manager Maria Patino and Dr. Duane Johnson enjoy being with the first business to open at Waterside Place: The Lakewood Ranch Medical Group.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 1, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Medical Group pops the lid as first business to open at Waterside Place

Lakewood Ranch Medical Group first to open doors at Waterside Place.

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