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Fans will have plenty of space at Lakewood National, but the bleachers behind No. 18 likely won't be used in 2021.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 22, 2020
LECOM Suncoast Classic director optimistic fans will be allowed to 2021 Lakewood Ranch event.

LECOM Suncoast Classic hopes pandemic eases to allow fans back into Korn Ferry event in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Manatee County passed its $740 million budget on Monday night.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • September 22, 2020
Manatee County approves 2020-21 budget

The $740 million budget decreased 2.2% over last year's because of losses projected from the effects of COVID-19

  • East County
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The Mustangs (1-0) went on the road Monday and defeated North Port High (0-3) 23-6.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High football wins opener

The Mustangs went on the road to defeat North Port High 23-6 on Monday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 18, 2020
Braden River football falls in season opener

The Pirates lost 35-21 to Charlotte High.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2020
East County weather page photo: September 17

Stuart Schwartz came to the rescue of this hummingbird stuck on his lanai in River Club.

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The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won the 33rd-annual Manatee County Boys HS Golf Championship on Wednesday at Tara Golf and Country Club. Photo courtesy Bryan Veith.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 17, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High golf takes Manatee County Boys Championship

Braden River High took second place.

  • East County
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    A time to celebrate |
  • September 17, 2020
Les and Nora Ivell

Cheers to 70 Years of Happiness

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Jason Toale is the vice president of operations for Robert Toale & Sons. He is the son of Robert Toale.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • September 16, 2020
Funeral home planned for Lakewood Ranch

Robert Toale and Sons is in the permitting stage for a Lakewood Ranch Boulevard/44th Avenue location.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High FFA members Brooke O’Neill, Madeline Fields, Maddy Hartwig and Nathan Sundberg promote the importance of animal agriculture and hands-on projects. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 16, 2020
Lakewood Ranch-area FFA reputation grows

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school FFA chapters receive special recognitions.

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Chris Robinson. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 16, 2020
Black Panther lives on in Lakewood Ranch

R. Dan Nolan Middle School teacher draws tribute to beloved actor.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 16, 2020
Dyeing to enjoy Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch mothers enjoy time with their kids during Barre3 and Let's Create Art's tie-dye party.

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IMG Academy junior Ryan Sforzo will join his sister Sydney Sforzo at Notre Dame. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 16, 2020
Irish land local lacrosse star

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
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ODA senior cornerback Nolan Lewellen is a captain for the Thunder this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 16, 2020
First-year coach prepares Thunder football for COVID-altered season

K.B. Belton still has big plans for the program.

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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 .

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