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One of many pictures taken of Reef. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 10, 2018
East County Great Dane shines in the spotlight

Reef has become a mainstay of Lakewood Ranch events.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rudy Sandberg joined the crowds at the 2018 opener at the Sarasota Polo Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2018
Polo opener offers new perspective

6-year-old Rudy Sunberg was among the captivated fans at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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About 20 parents attended Tuesday night's meeting at the school district's administrative building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2018
Manatee School Board postpones redistricting vote

No date has yet been set but officials hope to solicit more public input.

  • East County
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This note was left on the Ranch Grill's front door on Tuesday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 9, 2018
Ranch Grill closes in Lakewood Ranch

Note on the front door thanks the community for its support.

  • East County
  • News
Mick Koczersut.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 9, 2018
Lakewood Ranch football coach resigns

Mick Koczersut led the Mustangs to a 14-22 record over four seasons.

  • East County
  • Sports
A Palm Aire man is in critical condition after an early-morning accident.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2018
Palm Aire man in critical condition following crash

Police suspect the early-morning crash was alcohol related.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County 12th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Lon Arend listens to both sides of the case.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2018
Tara commercial development in limbo

Lake Lincoln's right to develop Tara parcel remains in dispute.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff's Office searches for armed robbery suspect.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 8, 2018
Update: Suspect arrested in connection with two Manatee County Shell station robberies

The suspect has also been charged with two counts of armed robbery in Sarasota.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 5, 2018
Cold weather can't chill Music on Main

Hearty patrons enjoy Music on Main despite cold weather.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 5, 2018
East County weather page photo: Jan. 4

Linda Lehman photographed this “moonset” mirrored on Lake Uihlein from Moorings Point Circle looking toward Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Lakewood Ranch continues to grow rapidly. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 5, 2018
Lakewood Ranch ranks No. 3 nationally in home sales for master-planned communities

Sarasota County's West Villages development came in fifth place.

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This map shows the property in question outlined in blue. It is at the northwest corner of Lockwood Ridge Road and 63rd Avenue East in Bradenton. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 4, 2018
Manatee Planning board recommends infill project

More than half the project would remain wetlands.

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East County sports roundup: 01.04.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 4, 2018
East County sports roundup: 01.04.18

East County sports roundup: 01.04.18

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Duo KVAS Volodymyr Kostenko, below, and Anton Savchenko, above, will perform in this year's circus. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2018
New year brings excitement to Lakewood Ranch area

Here's a list of must-attend events in 2018 in the Sarasota-Manatee area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jessica Cary sings the National Anthem on March 10, 2017 at LECOM Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 3, 2018
Pittsburgh Pirates offer star spangled opportunity in Bradenton

Auditions being held at LECOM Park for those who want to sing the National Anthem during Spring Training.

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