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Nathan Bertsch watches Preston Severs hit a drive during the camp.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch youth golf camp relies on newest technology

Data tracked include club speed, launch angle and attack angle.

  • East County
  • Sports
Aidan Forson pitches to an O's employee during the clinic at Ed Smith Stadium.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 25, 2018
Baseball clinic gets a standing "O"

The Baltimore Orioles hosted a clinic for Lakewood Ranch YCMA summer campers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Elayna Andrews and Taylore Keesler won gold medals at the event. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 25, 2018
Future leaders in Lakewood Ranch

Braden River Middle students earn a gold medal for being community leaders.

  • East County
  • News
The inside of the former Polo Grill & Bar has been gutted to make way for the Grove, which is planning a late fall opening.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch continues to build ultra-competitive restaurant market

Lakewood Ranch continues to build ultra-competitive restaurant market.

  • East County
  • News
Robert E. Willis Elementary's Noah Ladensack, 8, reads "Superman Alliance of Heroes." He prefers playing sports to reading, but thinks it will help him keep up with school.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch camp lights fire for reading

YMCA promotes reading sessions during its summer camp program.

  • East County
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Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 25, 2018
Bradenton thief needed faster cart

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from the Lakewood Ranch and East County area.

  • East County
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Instead of a plaque, Inter-District Authority Operations Director Paul Chetlain hands Gil Pearce a handcrafted fishing pole made by Chetlain's stepson Josh Knapek.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch veteran retires from service

Just before turning 90, Gil Pearce gives up his seat on the CDD 1 board.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bello, Eugene and John Nock are bringing their Batmobile to Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 25, 2018
No Joker, but Batmobile comes to Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Family Eye Care hosts a back-to-school event in Lakewood Ranch that includes having the Batmobile on display.

  • East County
  • News
Pascone's Ristorante owner Judi Stanley is eager for the restaurant to open July 27.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2018
Retail rises in UTC corridor

Several new businesses head to UTC shopping districts

  • East County
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Inter-District Authority Landscape Supervisor Rob Campbell points to a steep drop-off along the riverbank where concrete mat is supposed to prevent erosion. The grant would reestablish this area behind Greenbrook Adventure Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2018
FEMA relief could dispel concerns in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch CDDs bank on erosion repairs .

  • East County
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Manatee County Sheriff's Office Dep. Lou Gregory conducts in-classroom training of guardians at the sheriff's office training center.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2018
Manatee County 'Guardian' program training begins

The School District of Manatee County will hire security officers to help protect elementary schools.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 20, 2018
It's 'Game On!' at Bradenton church

Woodland Community Church hosts Vacation Bible School.

  • East County
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The driver of the semi-truck has safely exited the vehicle. Image courtesy of Ernie Soller.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 20, 2018
Tractor-trailer dangles from I-75 overpass in Manatee County

Florida Highway Patrol has secured the vehicle.

  • East County
  • News
File. Nancy Krohngold opened her Sarasota BBQ location in 2011.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 19, 2018
Popular BBQ joint to expand in Lakewood Ranch

The former Ranch Grill restaurant space on the corner of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Lorraine Road is getting a new tenant: Nancy’s Bar-B-Q.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2018
East County weather page photo: July 19

William Marrone captured this sunset in Del Webb Lakewood Ranch.

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