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Ryan Kohn puts his might to the test with the NBP Dragons. Photo courtesy Douglas Jessmer.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 2, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Dragon boat is harder than you think

The sport is challenging while remaining fun.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gillette Bauer.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 2, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Gillette Bauer

The ODA senior talks on-court leadership and her love of science.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Construction Services Manager Tom Yarger talks about different features, including an aquatics center, at the future Premier Sports Campus park expansion during a Sept. 25 public meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 2, 2019
Conceptual Lakewood Ranch park plans revealed by Manatee County

Conceptual Lakewood Ranch park plans revealed by Manatee County

  • East County
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The Waterlefe Community Development District maintains stormwater inlets and other structures that sometimes need repair. Water from the ponds eventually drains into stormwater systems outside the community. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 2, 2019
Manatee County stormwater fee proposal advances

Manatee County proposes new stormwater fee.

  • East County
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Manatee County planner Jake Bibler reviews plans for a Taco Bell site in Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 2, 2019
Manatee county responds to development timelines mandated by Legislature

Manatee county responds to new development timelines

  • East County
  • News
Rancher Jim Strickland shows off one of two solar powered wells he uses to provide drinking water to cattle. Two more wells are planned.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 2, 2019
Myakka City rancher honored by Audubon, Manatee County

Myakka's Jim Strickland named Sustainable Rancher of the Year by Audubon Florida.

  • East County
  • News
Fourth-grade teachers Lee Anne Durkee, Sarah Body and Danielle Herrmann join Chompy, the mascot,. Body was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2018.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 1, 2019
Gullett Gators take up the fight in Lakewood Ranch

B.D. Gullett Elementary School in Lakewood Ranch has pink out to support teacher fighting breast cancer

  • East County
  • News
Brian Roberts, who played for the Orioles and Yankees, will be the guest speaker Oct. 8 at Fellowship of Christian Athletes banquet at the Church of Hope in Sarasota. The banquet is free to attend.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 1, 2019
Fellowship of Christian Athletes hopes to grow in Lakewood Ranch area schools.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes hopes to grow in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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East County's Katie McCoy plays with her guide dog, Bristol.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 1, 2019
Let Southeastern Guide Dogs in Palmetto take you on a tour of the dark

Side or Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sandy Shahinian, Lakewood Ranch's director of community relations, stands in front of a kiosk in the new information center on Lakewood Main Street.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 30, 2019
New information center opens in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Main Street information center opens while two existing information centers on Rangeland and University parkways both will close.

  • East County
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Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee President and CEO Maribeth Phillips said in 2018 The Food Bank of Manatee would operate as usual and she hoped the community would donate to help replace food provided by Feeding Tampa Bay.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2019
Manatee food bank changes distribution model

Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee to focus on providing emergency supplies due to food supply changes.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2019
Thunder football's perfect record snapped by Saint Stephen's

ODA fell 48-7 thanks to tackling issues and struggles with the Falcons' physicality.

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 09.27.19
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2019
East County football roundup: 09.27.19

East County football roundup: 09.27.19

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 27, 2019
Students walk miles for education in Lakewood Ranch

Willis Elementary in Lakewood Ranch hosts its annual walk-a-thon.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2019
East County weather page photo: September 26

Gordon Silver captured this hummingbird clearwing moth feeding on nectar in Del Webb Lakewood Ranch.

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