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Graham Ellis, a Navy veteran and member of VFW Post 12055, slowly takes the cloth off the seal in honor of the Navy. Ellis' daughter, Carly McCarthy, was an executive officer in Braden River High School's JROTC program in 2016.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 27, 2019
Wall of Honor dedicated at Braden River High

Braden River High School's new Wall of Honor to recognize veterans

  • East County
  • News
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School registrar Patty Lee said the school had choice available to incoming kindergarten students for the 2019-2020 school year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 27, 2019
As Manatee Schools approaches open school choice, parents still worry

Open enrollment for all ages opens Dec. 2, but joining siblings not a guarantee.

  • East County
  • Schools
Animal Network Inc. President Pam Freni and Kassandra Zess-Pagel, vice president of Friends of Manatee County Animal Services, are pictured with 13-year-old Oreo. They say the current Animal Services building is in disrepair.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 27, 2019
A funding drive begins for Animal Network, with help from Manatee Community Foundation

The Manatee County nonprofit hopes to help the county fund a new animal shelter.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Wynn Watson and Hartley Aultman pull pasta, sauce, soup, stuffing, canned vegetables and other items from their cart after a busy morning of shopping. They found everything on their lists.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 27, 2019
Primrose students turn their labor into a Thanksgiving dinner for those in need

Kindergartners shop for Mayors Feed the Hungry program.

  • East County
  • Schools
Property investor and Realtor Howard Sadwin and partners with Duck Dog II are looking to sell their 15-acre site at the southwest corner of Lorraine Road and State Road 64 for about $3 million.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 27, 2019
Area developers, investors say timing is ripe for more business in East County

Commercial interests gobble up land from interstate to Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • News
Vehicles waiting in line to pick up children as school lets out at B.D. Gullett Elementary School spill onto Wood Fern Terrace. Stopping in traffic lanes there now will be prohibited.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 27, 2019
Parking restrictions tighten in Manatee County school zones

Commissioners add areas around three Lakewood Ranch schools to an existing no stopping or standing ordinance.

  • East County
  • News
Kathy Reategui, left, and Limu Severino, right, say they are thankful to be working for Gretchen Bauer, center.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 26, 2019
A special Thanksgiving for two Lakewood Ranch seamstresses who work at BSwanky

Two Lakewood Ranch seamstresses are grateful for their jobs at BSwanky as Thanksgiving approaches

  • East County
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Juliana Mattes works on her roll as a Harlequin doll in The 12 Dolls of Christmas.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 25, 2019
Time to earn applause for Ovation School of Musical Theatre of Lakewood Ranch

Ovation School of Musical Theatre of Lakewood Ranch presents The 12 Dolls of Christmas at the Manatee Performing Arts Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
FCCI Insurance's Blake Perkins, John Kretkowski, Andrew Hoffa and Scott Langdon serve up Perkins' special butternut squash bisque. It's made with butternut squash, chicken stock, thyme, brown sugar and nutmeg.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2019
Soup for everyone in Lakewood Ranch to raise funds

Lakewood Ranch supports Meals on Wheels PLUS through Empty Bowls luncheon.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 22, 2019
Walk-a-thon gobbles up funds in Lakewood Ranch.

Mona Jain Middle School students, faculty and staff enjoy first-ever walk a thon before Thanksgiving break.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2019
East County weather page photo: November 21

This black-bellied whistling duck was captured in flight over a field near Lorraine Road by photographer Gordon Silver.

  • East County
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A new in-line hockey rink located in Lakewood Ranch Park, adjacent to Lakewood Ranch High School, is open to the public as programming details are considered.
    By
  • Shellie Terry
  • November 21, 2019
Lakewood Ranch is getting cooler than ice with new rink

With the help of The Lightning Foundation, Manatee County adds another sweet amenity to Lakewood Ranch’s outdoor recreation bag in the form of an in-line hockey rink.

  • LWR Life
The preview center at the mall will include installations such as the Her Story Walk designed to highlight major achievements by women in sports. Rendering courtesy Women's Sports Museum.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 21, 2019
Women’s Sports Museum preview coming to UTC

Museum organizers hope a smaller exhibit at the mall is a step toward the establishment of a permanent attraction in Sarasota.

  • East County
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    A time to celebrate |
  • November 20, 2019
Rockey - Stevenson ENGAGEMENT

Mr. and Mrs. David Stevenson are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica, to William Rockey, son of Dr. and Mrs. Pat Rockey of Palm Coast, FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • Celebrations
Mariamarie Soto Negron, a kindergarten student enjoys playing on the playground at B.D. Gullett Elementary School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 20, 2019
School District of Manatee County rezoning approval appeases GreyHawk parents

School Board of Manatee County approves redistricting for several East County schools

  • East County
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