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The fireworks display included fireworks forming the shapes of hearts and Mickey Mouse ears before the grand finale.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 3, 2020
Patriotic celebration in Sarasota

Fireworks show at Nathan Benderson Park celebrates nation's independence.

  • East County
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Sarasota's Ellie Connours, age 8, is all business during the camp's final day relay race.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 3, 2020
Barrel of laughs ... and work ... at Sarasota rodeo camp

Kids learn advanced rodeo skills at Sarasota camp.

  • East County
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Braden River High School seniors Juan Brito, Daniel Sipes, Jeremy Rinehart and Cameron Ostenson look forward to their July 28 graduation at LECOM Park.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 2, 2020
Lakewood Ranch, Braden River high school graduations moved to LECOM Park

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools' graduations are being moved to provide more social distancing.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2020
East County weather page photo: July 2

Gordon Silver captured this summer sunset in Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch.

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This University Park home at 7015 Langley Place sold for $805,000. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,317 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of listing agents Dick and Marcia McLaughlin.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 2, 2020
Residential real estate transactions June 22-26 for greater Lakewood Ranch area

University Park home tops sales at $805,000.

  • East County
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Rebecca McCullough takes Achilles for a ride in the arena in preparation for their July 4 performance.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 2, 2020
Back in the saddle in Myakka City for Herrmanns' Royal Lipizzan Stallions

Herrmanns' Royal Lipizzan Stallions get back to business with July 4 performance

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 2, 2020
Stolen scooter in Lakewood Ranch yields lesson in kindness

Lost bracelet returned to owner in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch President Laura Adcock. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 1, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club installs new officers

Lakewood Ranch area clubs get creative during pandemic.

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Pamela Gibson. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 1, 2020
Manatee County librarian finishes final chapter

East County's Pamela Gibson retires from Manatee County's library system.

  • East County
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JT Girman enjoys spending quality time with his mother, Danielle, before he goes to the University of Florida. He was supposed to take summer classes, but they were canceled due to COVID-19.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 1, 2020
Date nights on hold for east Bradenton parents

Lakewood Ranch-area parents excited to have a few more months with their college-bound kids before becoming empty nesters.

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The Concession residents Alicia Peetril (front) and Pamela Donahue (behind) opposed the changes because of concerns related to flooding, as well as connections to Concession's private water and sewer lines.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 1, 2020
Manatee County Commission nixes Concession development in Lakewood Ranch area

Plans for The Concession Phase IV turned down Manatee County commissioners.

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Manatee County Financial Director Jan Brewer and Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea worked closely to develop the budget, planning for reductions in state and local revenues.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 1, 2020
Manatee County officials come up with 4% budget solution

County prepared to push ahead on 44th Avenue extension, new Lakewood Ranch library.

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Country Club's Peter Moscovita is working on his second book after publishing his first in June.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 1, 2020
Lakewood Ranch author takes new profession by storm

The self-published author is working on his second book after publishing his first in June.

  • East County
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Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Program Director Ron Serpliss said he disappointed the residential foster care program has ended, but he is excited about potential programming opportunities that may be coming.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 1, 2020
New direction for Sheriffs Youth Ranches property in Manatee County

Group home services discontinued at the Rye Preserve campus.

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Geri Lopez, Manatee County’s Redevelopment and Economic Opportunity (REO) Department director, said new federal funding will allow the small business recovery program to go countywide.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 1, 2020
Safety First grants targeted for Manatee County businesses

Manatee County will award funds to help businesses with safety features.

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Florida Statute 1001.42(4)(f)2 will require high schools, including Braden River High (pictured) and Lakewood Ranch High, to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. unless the district submits paperwork and gets accepted to keep the current start times.
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Greenbrook's Tara Poulton is running for Manatee County's District 6 commission seat.
  • April 7, 2026
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A Lake Club home at 17014 Clearlake Ave. sold for $3.9 million. Built in 2023, it has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,160 square feet of living area.
  • April 7, 2026
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John Atanassov and Joel King, co-owners of Blu Kouzina, are eager to serve and get to know new customers at their new location at University Town Center.
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Blu Kouzina adds its Greek flavor at University Town Center
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Bella Toscano is one of two Mustangs, as of April 3, hitting over .450, but also boasts the lowest ERA among her teammates.
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East County Athlete of the Week: Bella Toscano

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