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  • Matt Walsh
  • December 30, 2020
Word for 2021: Anthem

Taken from Ayn Rand’s 1937 novella, it’s a warning to reject the spread of collectivism and the state and fight for the principles that made the U.S. exceptional.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
JANUARY — Lakewood Ranch High senior boys soccer forward Jacob Jordan goes for a header against Manatee High on Jan. 15. Jordan had two goals in the game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 30, 2020
The best East County sports photos of 2020

These were the views from the top of the sports mountain.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bella Patterson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 30, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Isabella Patterson

The Braden River junior talks getting her own points and her love of reading.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chef Danny Barbos slides a pizza into what he calls the Lamborghini of pizza ovens, a Marana.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 30, 2020
Put down your dough on this pizza in Lakewood Ranch

Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch introduces a pizzeria within its clubhouse.

  • East County
  • News
The Moderna vaccine was administered to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center employees last week. Now Manatee County is distributing the vaccine to those 65 and over.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 29, 2020
Manatee County makes Moderna vaccine available for those 65 and over

Manatee County registration filling up quickly for the first 3,500 available Moderna vaccinations, more on the way.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2020
2020 Digital Year in Review

The Observer stayed busy online in 2020. Here are the top stories of the year from YourObserver.com.

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    A time to celebrate |
  • December 28, 2020
Rookie and Jordan Shifrin

Rookie and Jordan Shifrin of Lakewood Ranch celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a drive-by party consisting of friends and relatives.

  • East County
  • Celebrations
    A time to celebrate |
  • December 28, 2020
Dan Lobeck and Xin Akawi

Dan Lobeck and Xin Akawi of Sarasota became husband and wife December 19, 2020, in a lovely garden ceremony at Suncoast Community Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
This Lake Club home at 15514 Anchorage Place sold for $3.5 million. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,060 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 27, 2020
Lake Club home tops local sales at $3.5 million in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas

Lake Club home tops residential real estate transactions in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas from Dec. 7-11.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Myakka's Sarah Wiegand bakes cream wafers from scratch. The cookies are a Christmas tradition for her family.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 26, 2020
Christmas cookie tradition won't crumble in Lakewood Ranch area

Christmas cookie recipes have been passed down through generations of these Lakewood Ranch area families.

  • East County
  • News
Tara's Donna Sutton Van Riper and Gerald Van Riper used this Christmas tree topper as their wedding cake topper.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 26, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area residents tell stories of what makes their Christmas ornaments special

Lakewood Ranch area residents share stories about what makes their Christmas ornaments precious.

  • East County
  • News
Vanessa Spingola, the emergency department clinical leader for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center receives the hospital's first Moderna COVID-19 vaccination from Derek Whitecotton, a hospital pharmacist.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 23, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center receives first shipment of Moderna vaccine

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's healthcare workers began receiving the Moderna vaccinations Wednesday afternoon.

  • East County
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Florida Department of Transportation community outreach manager Brian Bollas stands on a new I-75 bridge over the Braden River. The first bridge was constructed in 1979 when I-75 was extended through Manatee and Sarasota counties.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 23, 2020
I-75/State Road 70 construction entering homestretch

$80.8 million project at interchange of I-75 and S.R. 70 scheduled for summer 2021 finish

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 23, 2020
Singing for Rosie in east Bradenton

Cypress Springs carolers sing to resident recovering from fall in east Bradenton.

  • East County
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Father Sebastian Szczawinski said stained glass in the modern Catholic Church represent themes of light, which are common throughout the religion.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 23, 2020
Faith shines bright through Our Lady of the Angels' new stained glass

Our Lady of the Angels of Lakewood Ranch fills windows with stained glass, hopes to finish in 2021

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