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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2018
Privateers invade Lakewood Ranch area library

Pirate ship sails for story time at Braden River Library.

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 09.21.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2018
East County football roundup: 09.21.18

East County football roundup: 09.21.18

  • East County
  • Sports
The Old Braden River Historical Society holds river cleanups throughout the year. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2018
River conservation group kicks off meeting season

First Braden River cleanup scheduled for October.

  • East County
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Knowledge McDaniel is now eligible to play in the Pirates' final six regular season games.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 20, 2018
Braden River wide receiver ruled eligible for rest of regular season

The senior will still be ineligible for the postseason should Braden River qualify

  • East County
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The Waterside at Lakewood Ranch project features clustered development to preserve open space and natural habitat. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2018
Waterside at Lakewood Ranch hits milestone

100 homes have sold in Lakewood Ranch's newest community.

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Sarasota's Tony McEachern and North Port's Jack Rich train for the Gran Fondo Sarasota Oct. 7 at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 20, 2018
Team Tony shifts gears for cancer fundraiser in Sarasota

Team Tony shifts gears for cycling cancer fundraiser at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2018
East County weather page photo: Sept. 20

Edgar Perez photographed this palm tree on Lakewood Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.

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"He wasn't supposed to die," said Joy Kerrivan, holding a picture of her late son, William Rohrer. "He was supposed to grow old." Rohrer died of a drug overdose in October 2016.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2018
Campaign targets drug abuse

Drug Free Manatee begins campaign to fight 'everyone's problem' and share how recovery is possible.

  • East County
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The home at 7274 Lismore Court in Country Club Village recently sold for $430,000. Built in 2009, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,221 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 19, 2018
Harbour Walk home tops local sales at $770,000

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 3-7.

  • East County
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Boss
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 19, 2018
Sheriff's Office dog lost in Parrish

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help in locating its police dog, 'Boss.'

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Life;Story 5K/10K benefits Centerstone and raises awareness for suicide prevention and depression. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 19, 2018
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It might have been hot at Camp Honi Hanta but Parrish's Emma Bentley, 5, Cara Bentley and Avery Bentley, 2, cooled off with a snow cone
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 19, 2018
Camp fires up Scouts in Manatee County

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida host special event at Camp Honi Hanta.

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David Simpson, Bob Feller, William Perkins, Nancy Castro, Craig Hazelton and Terry Byce worked together on the renovation.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 19, 2018
A Lakewood Ranch village builds a home

Harvest United Methodist Church members combine to renovate Bradenton veteran's home.

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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 19, 2018
Party at the spa in Lakewood Ranch

Sirius Day Spa had a VIP party to celebrate its grand opening.

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Eddie McKeithen hopes the public gets educated about native trees at The Native Plant Show Oct. 18-19 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 19, 2018
Myakka City growers have their passion rooted in native plants

Myakka City tree growers have their passion rooted in native plants

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