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On May 8, 2018, the Mustang softball team defeated East Lake High 7-0 in a regional semifinal.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 8, 2020
Daily sports memories: May 8-10

Historically, these dates set the stage for big postseason victories in softball and baseball.

  • East County
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Owen Ayers.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 7, 2020
Daily sports memories: May 7

Lakewood Ranch High triumphed at the 2016 state track and field championships.

  • East County
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Participants can do their 3.1-mile walk or run at their convenience. Photo by Nathalie Kaemmerer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2020
Medical school launches virtual 5K fundraiser

Proceeds support future physicians from Lakewood Ranch area.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2020
East County weather page photo: May 7

Gordon Silver captured this red-shouldered hawk in his backyard in Del Webb.

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Brandon Wilson enjoys playing piano because he can play chords and different octaves and can perform solos better than on saxophone. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 6, 2020
Lakewood Ranch musician works to inspire others

Brandon Wilson will release three more songs May 22.

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Monica Welde said she plans to give bears, like Bruno, full access to this lake and also to add more pools to their enclosures.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2020
Bearadise Ranch bears future in mind in Myakka

Bearadise Ranch struggles financially during COVID-19 pandemic.

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Gene Witt Elementary School's addition and renovation project is being expedited while students are off campus. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 6, 2020
School projects ahead of schedule in east Bradenton

Several east Bradenton schools to undergo capital projects while students are unable to return to campus

  • East County
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This home at 19428 Ganton Ave., in The Concession sold for $1.599 million. It has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,005 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of listing agent Michael Burke.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 6, 2020
Concession homes tops sales at $1.6 million

Concession homes tops sales in Lakewood Ranch area at $1.6 million

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Loaded Cannon Distillery President and founder Steve Milligan says the same alcohol produced to make his rum and vodka is used to make hand sanitizer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2020
Shot of kindness from Lakewood Ranch distillery

Lakewood Ranch distillery modifies operations during COVID-19 outbreak to produce free hand sanitizer.

  • East County
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Ryan Rothhaar says his grandmother, Judy Robinson, hugs him so tightly he can hardly breath and she makes him feel loved. His sister, Allie Rothhaar agreed.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2020
Lessons in love from a Lakewood Ranch mom

Lakewood Ranch moms say their mothering skills have been passed down through the generations.

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Jeff Wilson and Mark Wojcicki. Photo by Liz Ramos
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2020
East County physical education teachers connect with students through cycling

Lost cockatiel flies away from Lakewood Ranch home but returned after safe landing in Myakka City.

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MVP Sports and Social's Quarantine Cup is played via Zoom calls. Photo courtesy MVP Sports and Social.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 6, 2020
Lakewood Ranch rec sports get creative during quarantine

MVP Sports and Social has kept the fun going with its Quarantine Cup series of events.

  • East County
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Bella Pasquale, a freshman at Braden River High School, edits the video her class created to inspire the school community. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 6, 2020
East County students create brave message

Braden River High School students work virtually to create video for school community

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Sarasota's Cindy Appel and Lakewood Ranch's Lindsay Roth grab lunch at Fast N Fresh at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch May 4. It was Appel's first lunch out since the shelter-in-place mandate went into effect.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2020
Pivotal time for restaurants in greater Lakewood Ranch area

Sarasota restauranteurs must persevere as their customers decide whether it is safe to return.

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Amy Caron, a staff member with Nate's Honor Animal Rescue, loads a van with food to deliver. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 6, 2020
Giving Challenge accepted in Lakewood Ranch

Donors come through for Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits during Giving Challenge

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