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This Summerfield home at 6598 Meandering Way sold for $376,000. It has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,056 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 7, 2020
18th Avenue East home in East County tops east Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch area sales at $1.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area Sept. 21-25

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Lt. Robert Pereyra wears his summer uniform, which is cooler, lighter and more comfortable than the class B uniform.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • October 7, 2020
Six road deputies coming to Manatee County with two likely headed to Lakewood Ranch area

Manatee County commissioners approve more deputies so Sheriff's Office can keep up with growth, such as being experienced in the Lakewood Ranch area.

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The FreeFly Systems Alta X drone will be based out of the EMS station at 10311 Malachite Drive in Lakewood Ranch, pending approval from the Federal Aviation Association.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • October 7, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area may see drone added to its emergency response team

Drones will be used to deliver tourniquets, automatic external defibrillators and naloxone in Lakewood Ranch 911 situations.

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Director of operations George Wood said booming development in Lakewood Ranch was a large reason his family decided to build their next restaurant in UTC.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • October 7, 2020
New dining options coming to Sarasota's UTC starting this fall

New dining options coming to Sarasota's UTC starting this fall

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  • Brendan Lavell
  • October 7, 2020
Del Webb walk-a-thon raises nearly $20,000 to fight breast cancer

Participants at the first annual Del Webb Women's Club breast cancer walk-a-thon were mask-laden and socially distanced

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A public/private partnership will protect 33 acres bordering the Celery Fields in Sarasota County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 6, 2020
Conservation Foundation granted easements on parcels bordering the Celery Fields in Sarasota

Public-private partnership emerges between Sarasota County, the Sarasota Audubon Society and the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast to protect land bordering the Celery Fields.

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First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee receives $15,000 gift.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 5, 2020
First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee receives $15,000 gift

The donation comes from the Sarasota PGA Tour Superstore.

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  • By Michael Saunders & Company
  • October 5, 2020
Designed for distinctions – 3 homes with features that inspire

Designed for distinctions – 3 homes with features that inspire

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The Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrested the suspect without incident.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • October 3, 2020
Bradenton man arrested on charge of voter fraud

The man admitted he sent a ballot request for his dead wife, the first instance of Manatee Co. voter fraud since at least 2013.

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East County football roundup: 10.02.20
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 2, 2020
East County football roundup: 10.02.20

East County football roundup: 10.02.20

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 2, 2020
ODA football's comeback not enough against Canterbury

The Thunder rallied from down 28-7 to retake the lead, but lost 43-42 in overtime.

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William Skaggs has taken over at CEO of the Players Centre for Performing Arts.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 1, 2020
Sarasota CEO's love of a challenge not an act

Players Center hires William Skaggs to lead drive toward a $30 million theater complex in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2020
East County weather page photo: October 1

Richard Bottorff captured this bumble bee collecting some nectar in Rye Wilderness.

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Manatee County is purchasing two new Braun Super Chief ambulances in October. Each will cost $328,277.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • September 30, 2020
Manatee County to add ambulances in east Bradenton and Myakka City

The additions, which were recently approved for the 2020-21 fiscal year, will increase Manatee's fleet to 21 units and provide Myakka City with its first ambulance.

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The scam website was located at www.manatee-sheriff.org. The actual Manatee County Sheriff's Office website can be found at https://manateesheriff.com.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • September 30, 2020
Fake Manatee County Sheriff's Office website raises red flag on scams

The website was pulled down within a week, but Manatee County Sheriff's Office is still raising awareness about this scam and others.

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Lakewood Ranch girls soccer defeated East Lake in sudden-death penalty kicks Feb. 17 to win the FHSAA Class 6A-Region 3 title.
  • February 18, 2026
Lakewood Ranch girls soccer advances to state semifinals
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The Lakewood Ranch High School hockey team huddles together at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex in December. The team could call Lakewood Ranch home if an ice rink is built at Premier Sports Campus North.
  • February 18, 2026
First step taken for ice rink to glide into Lakewood Ranch's Premier Sports Campus
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Ability to Include's Grace Murby and Chris Collins are thrilled with a $10,000 grant that was presented to them by Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Executive Director Kate Mulligan to help build a universal soccer pitch.
  • February 18, 2026
Nonprofit makes its pitch for a new soccer field in Lakewood Ranch
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Aurora Pena and Theo Light, second graders at Tara Elementary School, appreciate the new and improved classrooms and cafeteria.They are also looking forward to using the new field and playground when they are complete.
  • February 18, 2026
Final month of $31.4 million renovation at Tara Elementary
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Braden River girls weightlifting brought home the FHSAA Class 2A state championship in Olympic style Feb. 12 at Lakeland's RP Funding Center. It marks the first in program history.
  • February 18, 2026
Braden River High raises the bar at girls weightlifting state championships

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