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Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells says the curfew passed Friday will help his department slow the spread of COVID-19.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 3, 2020
Manatee County commissioners vote in favor of immediate 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew

Curfew approved for Manatee County except for necessary travel.

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Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates, the nonprofit that runs Nathan Benderson Park, has made modifications to access but is keeping the park open.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 3, 2020
Sarasota park remains open during pandemic

Nathan Benderson Park officials will keep the park open but ask public to practice social distancing.

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Five trailers were stolen from a Bradenton RV lot.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 2, 2020
Thieves camp out at Bradenton RV lot, steal five trailers

Bradenton RV lot hit with theft of five trailers.

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East County, including Jiggs Landing, could be under a curfew beginning Friday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 2, 2020
Manatee County could set curfew Friday

Manatee County commissioners will consider setting a curfew on Friday.

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

David Maloney captured the full moon over Tara Preserve.

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  • By Mark Clark, CFP®, CKA®
  • April 2, 2020
Are Your Assets Protected During This Pandemic?

Are Your Assets Protected During This Pandemic?

  • East County
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    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 1, 2020
Governor issues 30-day stay-at-home order

The executive order will last at least 30 days.

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Five-year-old Liam O'Dell, with his mother, Angie O'Dell, says he felt like he was "in the woods" the first time he hunted outside for teddy bears. Angie O'Dell said it's a fun way to help distract him from playing with friends.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 1, 2020
Bear necessities create sense of community in Manatee County

Teddy bears add fun for neighborhood children in River Place.

  • East County
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Tara Community Development District Supervisor Darby Conner said not all residents were pleased the CDD closed amenities, but the CDD was encouraged to do so by its insurance company.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 1, 2020
Some pool closures cause frustration in Manatee County

Some residents irked with HOAs' decisions to shut down neighborhood amenities.

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Kim Spruance, a Greyhawk Landing resident, kisses her new puppy, Bonita Chica.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 1, 2020
Community comes to pets' rescue in East County

Community comes to pets' rescue in East County

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Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch's Carrie Mueller is using a simple pattern to create masks for healthcare providers with Tidewell Hospice. She's coordinating with about 15 other sewers in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 1, 2020
Mask motivation supports healthcare workers in Lakewood Ranch area

East County residents are on a mission to make a difference during coronavirus outbreak.

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Lakewood Ranch High senior Richie Morales steps up to the plate. Baseball is one of the sports on hold for the foreseeable future.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 1, 2020
East County high schools feel effects of sports stoppage

Three athletic directors talk the impact of not hosting events and more.

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The intersection of White Eagle Boulevard and State Road 70 now meets state criteria for signalization.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 1, 2020
Safety improvement in works in Lakewood Ranch

White Eagle/S.R. 70 signal should be online in 3 months in Manatee County.

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Sandy Humenik is the Florida Center for Early Childhood's 2020 Volunteer Champion for Children.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 1, 2020
Lakewood Ranch resident earns volunteer award

Lakewood Ranch resident to be honored as Florida Center for Early Childhood's 2020 Volunteer Champion for Children.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Sandy Hughes loves eggs and has been happy eating scrambled eggs every day. She keeps her pan out and ready.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 1, 2020
Culinary incarceration creates fun in Lakewood Ranch

Self-quarantined families familiarize themselves with pots and pans.

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