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Students at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School make their way to class. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 16, 2020
Healthy start to school year in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch-area parents pleased with district's efforts to provide a safe environment.

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The Fish Hole Miniature Golf co-owner Mike Driscoll said events are great for attracting future business.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2020
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch major events won't return in 2020

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch major events won't return in 2020 .

  • East County
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Willis Smith's Angel Ortiz and Nathan Carr say Waterside Place is on schedule to be finished by next spring.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 16, 2020
Another Waterside Place milestone by Willis Smith in Lakewood Ranch

Willis Smith caps Waterside Place roofs as it heads for a spring completion in Lakewood Ranch.

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Braden River High School seniors Trey deCarle, Jackson Galvin and Griffin Hudson work on a Technology Student Association project. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 16, 2020
East County TSA clubs turn to technology

Virtual meetings are key to keeping Technology Student Associations alive during pandemic.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 16, 2020
All hail the queen event in East County

Mall at UTC hosts second annual Treat Yourself like a Queen day.

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Elliott, Penelope, Pam, Abigail and Andy Eubanks are sad to leave the Lakewood Ranch community, but excited to learn new languages and cultures.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 15, 2020
Thank you for the memories

Longtime Observer writer bids farewell.

  • East County
  • Opinion
This home at 3312 57th St. E., sold for $2.4 million. It has eight bedrooms, eight-and-a-half baths, a pool and 8,082 square feet of living space. Photo courtesy of listing agents Stacy Haas and Kate Enis.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 15, 2020
Country Club home tops local sales at $2.6 million

List of residential real estate transactions from Aug. 31-Sept. 4.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    In Memoriam |
  • September 15, 2020
Dr. Harvey W Neitlich

Dr. Harvey Neitlich, son of Effie and Theodore Neitlich from Boston, MA, passed away peacefully at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on the evening of September 7th with his wife by his side.

  • East County
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The School District of Manatee County wants to know how school is going for your students.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 15, 2020
School District of Manatee County creates "Family Back-to-School Opinion Poll"

The School District of Manatee County wants to know how its doing in terms of providing a safe learning environment during the pandemic.

  • East County
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Dick Vitale Gala sets record fundraising total for 2020 event
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 14, 2020
2020 Dick Vitale Gala sets record fundraising total

The event has now raised $37 million over 15 years

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Sections of Morgan Johnson Road were closed Sept. 10. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2020
Morgan Johnson Road partial closure still in effect in Bradenton

Road repairs expected to last into October.

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Lisa Fulk of Sunshine Canning sells goods at The Market at Lakewood Ranch. The Market will return in November. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 11, 2020
The Market at Lakewood Ranch will open in November

About 40 vendors will be selling goods at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's parking lot.

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Eileen Parker with the School District of Manatee County's Food and Nutrition Services hands out lunches during the summer food program. All students can receive free breakfast and lunch no matter their modality. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 10, 2020
East County students can get free meals through Manatee County schools

Manatee County students 18 years old and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch every day through Dec. 31.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2020
East County weather page photo: September 10

Gordon Silver captured this magnolia tree in bloom in Lakewood Ranch’s Del Webb community.

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Outlined in yellow is the new proposed boundary for the Northwest Sector Development of Regional Impact. Courtesy map.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 10, 2020
Lakewood Ranch asks to grow

Developer proposes addition of 114 acres within existing DRI.

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