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Terry Bradshaw speaks to guests during the open house about his family's plans for the Stoneybrook Golf Club. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2018
Terry Bradshaw promotes Heritage Harbour golf club

Retired quarterback helps share his family's vision for golf course.

  • East County
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The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man wanted in a murder committed Sunday in eastern Manatee County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 12, 2018
Suspect identified in Sunday murder in Bradenton

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said it is seeking an 18-year-old man after a shooting.

  • East County
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This rendering shows the future welcome center. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2018
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue announces expansion

The rescue will build permanent facilities on its Lakewood Ranch campus with sustainability in mind.

  • East County
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Harper Morgan gets a birds-eye view of Irish dancers from the shoulders of her dad, Eric. They are visiting her grandparents, Lakewood Ranch's Don and Suzann Avolio, from Ohio.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2018
Irish Celtic festival livens Lakewood Ranch

Annual festival celebrates all things green.

  • East County
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Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's Development Director Rob Oglesby announces plans for Nate's expansion with permanent buildings.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2018
Ponies, pups raise funds for rescue group

Honor Animal Rescue announces plans to expand.

  • East County
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Balloons take off as the sun sets over the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 10, 2018
A hot topic

Sarasota Balloon Festival makes debut landing at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
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Third-grader Quinn Kaffold and his teacher Carolyn Winget play the "Banana Bongos" at McNeal's STEAM night.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 9, 2018
Manatee School District plan: Extend school day

Teachers sacrifice paid planning time to be with students more.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 9, 2018
Braden River High School Students Prove they are Technically Advanced

Braden River High School TSA club wins Outstanding School Award at state competition.

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The property to be called the Braden River Preserve provides access directly to the Braden River. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2018
Foundation sets $1 million goal for Bradenton preserve

Conservation group hopes to defray costs for River Club, Braden Woods residents affected by proposed taxing district.

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Tidewell Hospice officials cut the ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the opening of the Lakewood Ranch Hospice House March 9. It will begin receiving patients within one month, officials said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2018
New hospice house opens in Lakewood Ranch

At buildout, the hospice house will be Tidewell Hospice's largest. OR Fundraising continues for Lakewood Ranch Hospice House.

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Pilots prepare a hot air balloon for take off on March 9. The Sarasota Balloon Festival takes place this weekend. Photo taken by Katie Johns.
  • By Katie Johns and Niki Kottmann
  • March 9, 2018
Sarasota Ballon Festival pilots take early morning flight

Two Observer reporters get a front-row seat in a hot air balloon basket.

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Carrie Ling with her family from left to right: Lawson Ling, Landen Ling, George Ling and Libby Ann Ling with their signs of support.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 7, 2018
Braden River Elementary teacher misses top award

King Middle School teacher wins Educator of the Year for Manatee County

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Sue Kerr shows off a totem project featuring dogs.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 7, 2018
Art's on fire in Lakewood Ranch

Waterlefe resident's ceramics art on display during Spring Arts Show at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
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Days before his Sarasota Balloon Festival runs from March 8-11, promoter Ricky Garvie supervises as the carnival attractions arrive.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 7, 2018
New balloon festival takes off in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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Randy Volkart, the chairman of the New Facility Committee, said the new lodge will be open any day.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 7, 2018
New Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota Elks Lodge set to open

Final permits expected within the next week.

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