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Have Gun, Will Travel performed from 1-4 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch launches concert series

Have Gun, Will Travel headlines first event.

  • East County
  • News
Eagle Trace's Sharon Lahl joined the Elks during the open house while neighbor Diane O'Conner already is a member.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 12, 2019
Elks host open house in Lakewood Ranch

Elks host open house in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
University Park Recreation District Board members Nancy Kopinsky, Chairman Bob Wood, Steve Ludmerer, Lisabeth Bertsch and co-chairman Michael Smith were pleased to move forward. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2019
University Park Recreation District strikes land deal

Land purchase now goes to community referendum.

  • East County
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Lucy Pandeloglou
    In Memoriam |
  • January 11, 2019
Lucy Pandeloglou

Lucy Pandeloglou, 90, of Sarasota, died peacefully at home Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 surrounded by family. Her obituary tribute is publishing in the East County Observer.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The Lake Club home at 7921 Waterton Lane recently sold for $1,425,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,990 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.35 million in 2018.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 10, 2019
Lake Club home tops sales at $1,425,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 17-28.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Tina and Jimmy O’Brien, Licensed Real Estate Agents
  • January 10, 2019
List Your Home and Win the Sale!

List Your Home and Win the Sale!

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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  • January 10, 2019
East County weather page photo: Jan. 10

Pamela Williams photographed this osprey on top of a light pole on Player’s Drive in Country Club East.

  • East County
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Tara's Justin Kristich, the tournament director for the LECOM Suncoast Classic, said everything is on schedule for the tournament, which hosts its first round on Feb. 14 at Lakewood National.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 9, 2019
Love put on hold for golf at LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

LECOM named as title sponsor for Web.com Tour event, the Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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Mela Sharma.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 9, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Mela Sharma

The Braden River senior talks winning districts and visiting family in India

  • East County
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Manatee County interim Superintendent Cynthia Saunders' current contract ends in June.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2019
Manatee School Board postpones superintendent decision

Superintendent's contract will be vetted Feb. 12.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Publix bags funds for special cause

Tara residents find perfect stretch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Nick Racanelli brings his home remodeling experience to a retail operation, The Kitchen Source. It focuses on cabinetry and remodels of bathrooms and kitchens, as well as other storage-related needs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2019
EYE ON BUSINESS : Remodel business new resource in Lakewood Ranch

The Kitchen Source offers services for bathroom and kitchen remodels.

  • East County
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Nina and Jamie McHardy before a water polo match in Orlando on Jan. 4. Photo courtesy Debbie McHardy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 9, 2019
Lakewood Ranch twins receive water polo honor

They were named to the 2019 Olympic Development Program's Southeast Zone team

  • East County
  • Sports
Drew Mitts played in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 5.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 9, 2019
Mustangs linebacker realizes longtime goal

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Subcontractor John Philpot, better known as "Flip," installs racks and other equipment required by the new P25 radio system at the radio tower off 59th Avenue East, in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2019
Manatee County touts new tower power

Better technology will aid emergency communication efforts.

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