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The house on Carnoustie Place will be demolished after utilities are disconnected and a permit is issued.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • October 14, 2020
Rosedale house built too close to neighboring home will be demolished

Ashton Woods withdraws variance request, agrees to demolish Rosedale house

  • East County
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B.D. Gullett Elementary students Aubrey Balderama and her sisters, Mattison and Harper, wear pink shirts in honor of their grandmother, who is a cancer survivor. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 14, 2020
Pink Out gets personal in Lakewood Ranch

Gullett Elementary brings awareness about breast cancer with Pink Out Day.

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Lavontae Youmans (22) said he considers himself a power runner.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 14, 2020
Pirates running game bowls over opposition

A Braden River junior running back excels going downhill.

  • East County
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Marissa Krone, an East County resident, is Parrish Community's No. 2 golfer. Photo courtesy Erin Lisch.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 14, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Coach bullish on Parrish High golf program

The Bulls have a bright future.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 14, 2020
100-year salute to Lakewood Ranch veteran

Surprise parade marks the 100th birthday of a Lakewood Ranch veteran.

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Laura Campbell, principal at Tara Elementary School, works with Averyanna Rivera on constructing a tower. Much like these towers, Tara Elementary will undergo construction during a renovation of the school. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 14, 2020
Lakewood Ranch-area school capital projects might accelerate

School District of Manatee County wants to take advantage of lower interest rates.

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The Out-of-Door Academy's Reece Whatmore, a senior, and Harper Campbell, a sophomore, are EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassadors committed to educating people on how to protect local water resources. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 14, 2020
Ambassadors of change in east Bradenton

Two ODA students work to educate others on how to protect water resources.

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Manatee County approved $32.5 million to buy land for a new county complex on State Road 64 near Lena Road.
  • By Brendan Lavell
  • October 13, 2020
Manatee County will spend $32.5 million for new complex at SR 64 and Lena Road

Manatee County's $32.5 million purchase of 161 acres in east Bradenton expected to host Sheriff's Office and public works facilities while expanding the lifespan of the adjacent landfill.

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B.J. Ivey is now the head boys basketball coach at The Out-of-Door Academy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2020
ODA of Lakewood Ranch hires former Riverview High boys basketball coach

B.J. Ivey, the former Riverview basketball coach, takes the head job at Out of Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch.

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Scott Weaver with BMX Trick Stars does a maneuver on his bike before the start of the show.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 10, 2020
The 29th Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival begins in Bradenton

Crowd flocks to the Hunsader Pumpkin Festival on its opening weekend in Bradenton.

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Pirates senior quarterback Shawqi Itraish warms up before taking on Booker.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 9, 2020
Braden River football shuts out Booker

The Pirates forced a running clock by halftime of their 42-0 win.

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East County football roundup: 10.09.20
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 9, 2020
East County football roundup: 10.09.20

East County football roundup: 10.09.20

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2020
East County weather page photo: October 8

Charleen Race captured this red-shouldered hawk on Rivers Bluff Circle in Lakewood Ranch.

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Krista Francies and Joshua Bennett. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 7, 2020
Rockin' the hallways at Braden River Elementary

Teachers and staff at the Lakewood Ranch school dress as rockers for second annual Rock Your School Day.

  • East County
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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 7, 2020
Heart of gold at McNeal

The Lakewood Ranch elementary school shows support of kids facing cancer during Go Gold Day.

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