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East County

    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 26, 2018
Cops Corner: Search for a good Samaritan

A roundup of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Holly Chamberlain tries for a shot on goal for Whiskey Pond during the Observer Cup at the Sarasota Polo Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 25, 2018
Great view at the Observer Cup

Fans enjoy the match, other events at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
On opening day, 5-year-old Brantley Strong is more interested in playing in the dirt during opening ceremonies than stealing a base.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 24, 2018
Time to play ball in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Little League, Miss Manatee Softball open their seasons.

  • East County
  • News
Class attending a talk given by Ogden Clark about bettering communications in neighborhoods.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 23, 2018
Summit stresses neighborhood communication

East county residents attend Manatee County Neighborhood Services workshop.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Akarra IV in The Vineyards at The Lake Club will be a featured home during Parade of Homes.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 23, 2018
Cannon Homes featured during Parade of Homes in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota

John Cannon Homes incorporates customers' comments into the design.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2018
East County weather page photo: Feb. 22

Jacquelyn Appell took this photo of deer from her car in front of her Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club home.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2018
Lakewood Ranch basketball, down a starter, falls in regional quarterfinals

The Mustangs lost to Riverdale High in overtime.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2018
Bashaw sons, moms dance night away

Mothers, sons celebrate season of love.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office charged a Nolan Middle School student late yesterday for making threats at school.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2018
Authorities charge student for threats at Nolan Middle School

Manatee County Sheriff's Office says threat was not credible but the charges are serious.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 21, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Rotary, Business Alliance unite

Networking event highlights eduction, business and service.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cleeland Browns center Austein Reiter, a Lakewood Ranch High alumnus, is in town for offseason workouts.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 21, 2018
NFL career is just getting started for former Lakewood Ranch star

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 11011 Big Bass Place in Waterlefe recently sold for $849,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 21, 2018
Waterlefe home tops local sales at $849,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 5.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The new watering schedule impacts neighborhoods in every Lakewood Ranch Phase 1 community development district.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 21, 2018
Complaints flow about Lakewood Ranch irrigation schedule

Lakewood Ranch Phase I residents upset about stinky watering during prime hours.

  • East County
  • News
University Park resident Joe Moran says the proposed purchase price for the University Park Country Club is to high and is leading opposition to it.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 21, 2018
Opposition rises to University Park Country Club purchase

They say the $16.75 million pricetag is far too expensive.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 21, 2018
Braden River Elementary students connect with pen pals in China

East County fifth-graders corresponded with students a world away.

  • East County
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