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David Fazzone has beat the odds after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2003.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 20, 2019
Blessed with another Christmas in Bradenton

A Bradenton man has beaten pancreatic cancer to enjoy another Christmas.

  • East County
  • News
Fireworks will start at 9 .m. Dec. 31. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 19, 2019
UTC rings in New Year with special celebration in Sarasota

Fireworks and other family-friendly festivities are planned for New Year's Eve.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2019
East County weather page photo: December 19

Sharon Piotrowski captured this full moon illuminating the sky over Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Hope Family Services' Irene Martinez, the Lakewood Ranch Elks' Darrin Simone and Hope's Lynn Lavigne go through toys the Elks collected for the nonprofit.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 19, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Elks' toy drive raises Hope

Lakewood Ranch Elks team with Walgreens to collect almost 800 toys for Hope Family Services.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pat and Bill Kopcsak still enjoy telling a story of incredible kindness that allowed them to have a wonderful Christmas in 1976.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 18, 2019
Lakewood Ranch couple tells Christmas story of kindness

Hitting a cow and damaged car doesn't stop a wonderful Christmas for Lakewood Ranch couple.

  • East County
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Peggy and Skip Turner, of Riverwalk Grove, always enjoy seeing kids' and parents' faces light up with excitement when they see their holiday display of Whoville.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 18, 2019
Seuss in the spotlight in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents transform yard into Whoville every year for Christmas

  • East County
  • News
Debbie Huckaby says an offer has been made to buy the property her refuge calls home and if the sales goes through, she can stay.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 18, 2019
East County parrot sanctuary could be rescued

East County's Birds of Paradise Sanctuary and Rescue could be rescued.

  • East County
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Ray and Wilma McRay love the tradition of this Missouri prisoner's tie, which Ray McCray firs received as a gag gift in 1959.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 18, 2019
Tie creates holiday cheer, family bonds for Tara couple in Bradenton

Tie creates holiday cheer, family bonds for Tara couple in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior forward Jacob Jordan (8) goes for a header against Manatee High. He had two goals in the game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 18, 2019
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer off to a fast start, but want more goals

The Mustangs are trying to find a go-to goal scorer.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Public Works Project Manager Robert Halbach says the improvements will improve traffic flow in the area.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 18, 2019
Public-private partnership improves traffic flow in Lakewood Ranch

County will work with Publix to execute Lorraine Road/State Road 70 intersection improvements.

  • East County
  • News
Carl Santos, a third grader, plays "12 Days of Christmas" with fourth graders Sheldon Wilkinson, Aiden tenHaaf and Ben Tomczuk-Ross during the winter concert at Gene Witt Elementary School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 18, 2019
Gene Witt renovation back on track

Gene Witt Elementary renovation and addition to move forward

  • East County
  • News
Ty and Stephanie Gremaux and neighbors Deborah and Jack Skelly love seeing their yards lit up for Christmas and having friends and neighbors to stop by to view them.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 18, 2019
Lakewood Ranch couples are shining stars of Christmas lights

At Christmas, these neighbors can't wait for the sun to go down.

  • East County
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Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates event coordinator Megan O'Donnell and SANCA President and CEO Stephen Rodriguez were excited nearly 400 students were on site in November for a camp. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 18, 2019
Training results in boat-load of revenues at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Training results in boat-load of revenues at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

  • East County
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Bella Patterson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 18, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Bella Patterson

The Braden River girls basketball player talks learning to stop relying on height and her ability to box out opponents.

  • East County
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Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 16, 2019
Best of Cops Corner for 2019

Best Cops Corners of 2019 highlight strange Sheriff's Office reports.

  • East County
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Ernie Els reads the green at The Concession during the 2023 World Champions Cup. He's No. 6 on the PGA Tour Champions money standings, as of April 6, and will be active at the Senior PGA Championship.
  • April 7, 2026
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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.
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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.
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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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