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Picerne Development's Bill Shallcross explains to planning commissioners why he believes the apartments will not need as much parking as the county's code requires.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2019
New plan includes apartments in Lakewood Ranch

Picerne Development wants to build more than 200 apartments at Lorraine Corners.

  • East County
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Brandi Ezell with Drayton Saunders. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2019
Real estate foundation gives out grants to 51 nonprofits

Among the recipients are Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee and the Wobbly Feet Foundation.

  • East County
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Hajar Benjoud.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 23, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Hajar Benjoud

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks Eckerd College and committing to fitness

  • East County
  • Sports
Christopher Culton.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 22, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High football coach leaving after one season

Christopher Culton is leaving Lakewood Ranch High football after one season for North River High

  • East County
  • Sports
Cheri Coryea has served in management at Manatee County for 26 years, most recently being appointed to the deputy administrator position.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2019
Manatee County commissioners seek skill, continuity as administration changes

Commissioner plan to appoint Cheri Coryea as acting administrator.

  • East County
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The pigs at the Manatee County Fair had plenty of room, the motorists trying to get there ... not so much.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 21, 2019
Not so fair traffic on way to Manatee County Fair

East County Observer columnist Jay Heater talks about a bad traffic day on the way to the Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
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Bradenton 7-year-old Wyatt Brown entertains double-decker goats at the Manatee County Fair
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 20, 2019
Manatee County Fair continues run in Palmetto

Manatee County Fair continues its run in Palmetto

  • East County
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The Florida Department of Transportation is reconfiguring the intersection of State Road 70 and Interstate 75 to make it safer for motorists. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2019
FDOT shifts traffic at S.R. 70

Motorists should expect delays at S.R. 70-I-75 interchange.

  • East County
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Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen helps Sheriff Rick Wells cut the ribbon while Lennar's Craig Doehr and Linda Boos watch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 18, 2019
New Manatee County Sheriff's Office substation ready for Lakewood Ranch community

New Manatee County Sheriff's Office substation ready for Lakewood Ranch community

  • East County
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Richard Reskow at Tidewell Hospice Ellenton
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 18, 2019
Death of a true Tidewell Hospice hero in Lakewood Ranch

Tidewell Hospice volunteer Richard Reskow demonstrated the value for his work before his death.

  • East County
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Bryan Jacobs watches as Country Club's Fran Tulski checks out a strawberry.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 18, 2019
Hydroponic farming is tall task for veterans' nonprofit in Sarasota

Vets2Success benefits from donation by Lakewood Ranch area's Gardeners Out East to run its hydroponic farm in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
A threat to Lakewood Ranch High School this morning was deemed not to be credible. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High reopens after threat

A threatening note left in a restroom was deemed 'uncredible.'

  • East County
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Pay increases are included for most teachers. File art.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2019
Pay raises on way for teachers, paraprofessionals in Manatee County

District, Manatee Education Association finalize deal but other negotiations continue.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 17, 2019
East County weather page photo: Jan. 17

Gordon Silver photographed these cows grazing in a pasture along Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High School's new principal, Dustin Dahlquist, says he's in "observation mode" as he comes to Lakewood and prepares to build on a foundation of success.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2019
Can Lakewood Ranch High go higher?

New Mustangs principal hopes to build upon the school's success.

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