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Valerie Demino layers her rainbow cake. Demino has delivered cakes to health care workers, teachers and friends.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 29, 2020
Multi-layered generosity in the Bradenton area

Greyhawk Landing resident bakes homemade cakes for people helping with COVID-19

  • East County
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Isabella Juliano earns several awards during the regional Fusion National Dance Competition. She'll dance at the 2020 Fusion Nationals this summer. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch girl goes from tutu to can-do

Lakewood Ranch dancer flutters to national competition

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Lakewood Ranch 7-year-old Brayden Bishop makes sure to turn off the water while brushing his teeth.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2020
Water conservation urged in Lakewood Ranch area as Phase 1 Water Shortage declared

Self quarantine due to the coronavirus provides time to check your home's water efficiency.

  • East County
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R. Dan Nolan Middle School yearbook co-advisor Sarah Steckling is dedicated to finishing the school's yearbook even if it means working on it from home. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 29, 2020
Pandemic one for the books in Lakewood Ranch

East County schools are including online learning memories in yearbooks.

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Garrett Shinn, president of the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, said his board has approved $150,000 in grants to nonprofits in a "separate and immediate response as a direct result of COVID-19 in our area."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, Giving Challenge go forward during tough economic times

Despite tough economic times, Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, Giving Challenge go forward.

  • East County
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Pierre Bosse, a waiter at Paris Bistrot, helps prepare takeout and curbside orders for customers. In the 12 years the restaurant has been open, it has not done curbside pickup and had few takeout orders.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 29, 2020
An order of normalcy at Lakewood Ranch restaurants

Lakewood Ranch restaurants provide sense of normalcy to customers

  • East County
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Zack Weston.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 29, 2020
East County athletes had shown promise before season was cancelled

Lakewood Ranch, Braden River and ODA stars gave great performances.

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John Frank, digital photography teacher at Braden River High School, creates videos to show examples and expectations for assignments. Communication is key for him and his students. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 29, 2020
Manatee County teachers hone online skills

Online learning educational for Manatee County teachers too

  • East County
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Samantha North, a third grade teacher at B.D. Gullett Elementary School, writes "Happy birthday Nathaniel" as part of a birthday message for Nathaniel Molinar.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 29, 2020
Chalk up a surprise in Bradenton area

Gullett Elementary teacher surprises students with birthday message

  • East County
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Manatee County commissioners decided county owned beaches will open up next week.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2020
Manatee County to reopen beaches

Manatee County-owned beaches will open May 4 with some restrictions.

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A COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will be open April 28 to May 1 in Manatee County. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2020
Manatee County Health Department to host drive-thru COVID-19 test site

Officials say Manatee County residents no longer need a prescription, but appointments are required.

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The commission meeting will be held in the county's administrative building. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 27, 2020
Manatee commissioners talk about coronavirus emergency

Manatee County board also to discuss meeting schedule.

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This home at 7917 Waterton Lane in Lake Club sold for $2,199,000. It has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,823 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of listing agents Jim and Donna Soda.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 26, 2020
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS APRIL 13-17

Lake Club home tops sales at $2.199 .

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2020
East County weather page photo: April 23

Sharon Piotrowski captured this mirror image of a Great Blue Heron in Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch.

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Manatee County will have a second drive-through collection site at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 23, 2020
Manatee County makes 800 COVID-19 test kits available

Manatee County makes 800 COVID-19 test kits available.

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