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Lakewood Ranch resident Melissa Howard announced Tuesday she is pulling out of Florida's District 73 race.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 14, 2018
Lakewood Ranch candidate pulls out of race for District 73 seat

Lakewood Ranch resident Melissa Howard pulled out of the District 73 race on Tuesday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2018
Braden River Library brings 'Aladdin' to life with puppet show

Puppeteers present 'Aladdin.'

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FDOT is reconfiguring the interchange of Interstate 75 and State Road 64. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2018
FDOT announces closures for State Road 64 exit at I-75

Lane and ramp closures are scheduled for next week.

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Sarasota's Jim Lampl sold radio station WSRQ-FM 106.9 after running it for seven years.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 9, 2018
LECOM buys Sarasota radio station

Jim Lampl sells radio station WSRQ-FM 106.9 after running it for seven years to LECOM.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 9, 2018
East County weather page photo: Aug. 9

Gordon Silver captured afternoon storm clouds building in this clearing off The Masters Avenue in Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch.

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Amy Southwick. Photo by Amelia Hanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2018
Lakewood Ranch resident seeks donations for Stillpoint Mission

Pop-up market offers outlet for artists

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River was hit by FHSAA sanctions on Aug. 8.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 8, 2018
Braden River athletics hit with FHSAA sanctions

Braden River was sanctioned by the Florida High School Athletic Association

  • East County
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The home at 14111 11th Terrace N.E. features a private hedge with a tennis court and water access. It sold for $1,205,500.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 8, 2018
Winding River home tops sales at $1,205,500

Winding River home tops sales at $1,205,500

  • East County
  • Real Estate
It seems more people want a piece of Lakewood Ranch, even if they live outside its borders.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 8, 2018
Don't cross the naming rights border in Lakewood Ranch

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is serious about protecting its Lakewood Ranch brand and will take legal action if necessary.

  • East County
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Kristen Chapman sets up her classroom for the first day of school.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 8, 2018
School supplies in demand in Manatee County

Teachers try to make sure returning students are equipped.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River running back Brian Battie stiff arms a teammate during practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 8, 2018
Focus returns to football during preseason practice

Goals are in place for area high school teams

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2018
Manatee County maintains property tax rates

State error may cause more budget woes.

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Ron Ciranna, deputy superintendent, was placed on leave Aug. 6.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 7, 2018
Manatee deputy superintendent placed on leave

Manatee School Board chairman says an investigation is in its early stages and no conclusions should yet be made.

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Ron Ciranna was placed on administrative leave on Aug. 6.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County deputy superintendent on aministrative leave

Ron Ciranna, the deputy superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, was placed on administrative leave on Aug. 6.

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Richard Murphy
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 4: Richard Murphy

Meet the candidate.

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