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Letters rip, praise Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh.
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  • Guest Author
  • February 22, 2021
Lakewood Ranch area letters hammer, support Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh

Some call for Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's resignation, others praise her work to get a vaccination site in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 21, 2021
Hayden Buckley wins 2021 LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

Buckley won a three-person playoff at Lakewood National Golf Club to take the trophy.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bridge A Life President Danny Jones ran as the Greatest American Hero.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 20, 2021
Heroes run at 10th annual Bridge A Light 5K

Superheroes race at Nathan Benderson Park for the family support organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Billy Kennerly tees off on the No. 1 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club. Kennerly would par the hole.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2021
Two tied atop leaderboard heading into Suncoast Classic's final day

Other golfers are not far behind the pair.

  • East County
  • Sports
A 79-year-old Michigan woman was killed in a head-on collision Friday evening on State Road 70 in Myakka City.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 20, 2021
One dead after head-on collision in Myakka City

State Road 70 accident in Myakka City leaves a 79-year-old woman dead and a 38-year-old man in serious condition.

  • East County
  • News
Dawie van der Walt putts for par on the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National. van der Walt was four over par on the day and even for the tournament.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 19, 2021
Wind and rain affect scores on second day of Suncoast Classic

The weather at the LECOM Suncoast Classic was tough on its competitors.

  • East County
  • Sports
High school sports roundup: 02.18.21.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 19, 2021
High school sports roundup: 02.18.21

High school sports roundup: 02.18.21

  • East County
  • Sports
Drew Weaver (left) and David Lingmerth (center) walk alongside their caddies to find their balls on the No. 18 hole.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 18, 2021
Three golfers tied for lead after day one of 2021 Suncoast Classic

Last year's winner is still within striking distance.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 18, 2021
East County weather page photo: February 18

Michael McGowan captured this Sandhill Crane with her newborn colt in Heritage Harbour.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh was criticized for asking to add neighbors and others to vaccination list.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 18, 2021
Manatee County Commissioner apologizes for asking to add names to vaccination list

One Manatee County commissioner calls Vanessa Baugh's email to add names to vaccination list "a terrible mistake" and a show of favoritism.

  • East County
  • News
FOR FRONT PAGE Andrew Novak (23 under par) won the 2020 Suncoast Classic by one stroke over John Chin.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 18, 2021
Reigning Suncoast Classic champ is ready for his second chance

Andrew Novak will attempt to repeat his performance this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
The course at The Concession Golf Club was built to be major championship ready from the beginning, according to The Concession Golf Club general manager Brian Weimann.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 18, 2021
Major ambition at Concession

Could the club host a PGA Tour major event?

  • East County
  • Sports
While vaccinations at Tom Bennett Park Thursday and Friday have been rescheduled, the schedule remains the same at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 17, 2021
Winter storms throughout nation force Manatee County to reschedule COVID-19 vaccinations in Bradenton

Thursday and Friday vaccinations schedule at Tom Bennett Park in Bradenton postponed this week; Lakewood Ranch vaccinations still a go.

  • East County
  • News
Bradenton's Paul Azinger, who won the 1993 PGA Championship, will be on the NBC broadcast of the World Golf Championships at The Concession. Azinger is an honorary member of the club.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 17, 2021
Major champ loves The Concession

Paul Azinger says it is about time the world is introduced to the Lakewood Ranch-area course.

  • East County
  • Sports
Top players commit to WGC event at The Concession
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 17, 2021
Top players commit to playing WGC event at The Concession

Defending champion Patrick Reed will try to win the 2021 title, as will other elite golfers.

  • East County
  • Sports
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