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From left, Mona Jain, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee mascot Rocky the Bull, and School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders pose for a photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 8, 2019
Opening of Mona Jain Middle School in Lakewood Ranch stirs emotions

Community honors Mona Jain during ribbon cutting for the new middle school in Lakewood Ranch named after her.

  • East County
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • August 8, 2019
Alfred Floyd Bracciano

Alfred Floyd Bracciano, known as “Poppy” to the people closest to him, was born July 29, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2019
East County weather page photo: August 8

Mark Williamson captured this bald eagle landing in Conservatory Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
R. Dan Nolan Middle School Principal Scot Boice said the changes should improve traffic flow at arrival and dismissal times.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2019
Lane changes aid arrival, dismissal at McNeal Elementary and Nolan Middle in Lakewood Ranch

McNeal Elementary, Nolan Middle have new car rider paths for parents to navigate.

  • East County
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Rising junior Shawqi Itraish, here throwing a pass against Lakewood Ranch, will be Braden River's starting quarterback this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 7, 2019
Braden River High's newest quarterback has paid his dues

Shawqi Itraish has the support of past Pirates quarterbacks, too.

  • East County
  • Sports
Taylor Lawson, April Costello and Chris Lawson say Colton Lawson, front, is a typical active boy, who loves to run and play, adores superheroes and is obsessed with trucks and tractors.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 7, 2019
Myakka boy still ready to race after traumatic limb loss

Myakka boy still ready to race after traumatic limb loss.

  • East County
  • News
Myakka City Fire Department Chief Danny Cacchiotti and East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Lee Whitehurst say the "numbers work" for making the merger a good idea.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 7, 2019
Possible merger heads toward referendum

East Manatee, Myakka City fire districts head toward merger.

  • East County
  • News
Electricians Tony Gentile and Rick Bradford talk with veterinarian Wendy Ellis about their work inside the future Veterinary Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch, on State Road 70, slightly west of Post Boulevard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 7, 2019
What's (going) up in Lakewood Ranch?

Lakewood Ranch area housing boom draws business.

  • East County
  • News
James Palmer has earned the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 7, 2019
Who's the man in Lakewood Ranch?

Lakewood Ranch's James Palmer earns a special award from Marquis Who's Who for his lifetime of work in labor relations.

  • East County
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Myakka City residents Lisa Lent and Scott Myre look at a map of Parrish Community High School while they tour the campus Tuesday evening. Their daughter, Madie, 14, will be a freshman at the school this year.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 6, 2019
Community celebrates opening of Parrish Community High School

Community celebrates opening of Parrish Community High School

  • East County
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Panther Ridge resident Jim Schneck, with his wife Martine Vande Weghe, finds his home on the map in relation to the construction project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2019
FDOT shares plans for S.R. 70 improvements

Roundabouts on horizon for Lakewood Ranch area in Manatee County.

  • East County
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Pickleball is one sure bet as Manatee County builds a new park adjacent to Premier.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 6, 2019
Have you voiced your hopes for Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch?

Pickleball definitely is coming, but your opinion could form the way the area around Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch is built out.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Kim Stroud. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2019
Manate County names new human resources director

Manate County names new human resources director

  • East County
  • News
Elliott Falcione said Premier Sports Campus could pursue a naming rights deal for its stadium in the future.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 5, 2019
Aquatics complex at Premier in Lakewood Ranch could be long wait

Manatee County director of parks and natural resources says an aquatics complex isn't high on the priority list at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to another cigarette robbery. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 5, 2019
Cigarette bandits strike again

Another Lakewood Ranch area gas station robbed of cigarettes.

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Evan Rowe (right), pictured here at the FHSAA Class 2A wrestling individual state championships from March 5-7, turned in an exceptional senior season for Braden River.
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The installation of span wire traffic signals on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard at the intersections of Gatewood Drive and Wood Fern Trail are two projects within Manatee County's "master vision" for speed management on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard between 44th Avenue East and State Road 64.
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