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GreyHawk Landing resident Lindsay Rushmore said the community needs to offer better solutions for the site, not just complain about what may come.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2018
Proposed Bradenton car dealership drives concern

GreyHawk residents to begin petition and letter-writing campaigns.

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Dr. Kinga Porter broke away from the conventional medical process to offer a different model.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 18, 2018
Broken system leads to unique medical model in Lakewood Ranch

Columnist Jay Heater writes about the broken medical system that leads to a unique medical model in Lakewood Ranch

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Janet Crouse.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 18, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Janet Crouse

The Survivors in Sync member talks going to Italy and her favorite book.

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Cops Corner
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 18, 2018
Rental car is long overdue in Bradenton

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from the Lakewood Ranch, East County areas.

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River Club's Phil Gurghardt talks with Manatee County Commission candidate Lauri Galle, who has attended every commission workshop and meeting for more than six months.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2018
Public meets local, state candidates in Lakewood Ranch

Thirty-four candidates show up for Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's 'Candidate Night.'

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Owner Hugh Miller and General Manager and Executive Chef Greg Campbell say the "Grove" will bring a unique dining experience to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 18, 2018
New Grove restaurant comes to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The owner of Bradenton's Pier 22 has begun a new venture at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch by signing a longterm lease on the new "Grove" restaurant, which takes over the landmark Polo Grill & Bar building.

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The project started in June 2017. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 16, 2018
Overnight lane closure impacts I-75-SR 64 project

Motorists can anticipate delays tonight through July 20.

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Three armed men robbed an East County Burger King Sunday evening.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 16, 2018
Burger King robbed in Bradenton

Three armed men rob a Burger King Sunday evening just off Interstate 75 in Bradenton.

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Surain Ranajee, Maya Rengifo, Cortney Bauer and Sara Hutchinson became close friends over the course of the competition.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 16, 2018
Future medical professionals win big in Manatee County

Nolan Middle School HOSA students placed first in the international competition.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2018
East County weather page photo: July 12

Jeannie Sparks photographed three sandhill cranes and a rainbow near Tara Golf and Country Club.

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The home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch at 8040 Royal Birkdale Circle recently sold for $815,000. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,917 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 11, 2018
Country Club Village home tops sales at $815,000

Country Club Village home tops sales at $815,000

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Grayson Donath and Beau Petrilla. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 11, 2018
No Santa Claus at July 4 parade — but it was close

Vollmer earns 'Friend of Nursing' award

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Brett McDowall says his favorite horse's name is Patches.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 11, 2018
Summer jobs that work for East County

High school students explore passions with unique summer jobs.

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Rachel Consiglio plays with students in Jamaica as part of her service work on the trip. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 11, 2018
Mission complete for Lakewood Ranch high schoolers

Lakewood Ranch teens chose humanitarian work over the beach in Jamaica.

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Lakewood Ranch junior Angelo LaFrese gives the bicep curls his all during a voluntary workout.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 11, 2018
High school weight rooms reflect changes in philosophy, scale

Lakewood Ranch, Braden River high school football reflect changes that have taken place in the weight room over the last 20 years. Mustangs coach Chris Culton, strength coach Graham Anderson and BRHS strength coach Richard Lansky dish on the changes.

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