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MTC paramedic students Nick Treffinger and Lydia Wilkinson work on the Anatomage table with Jay Bush, the Emergency Medical Services program director at MTC.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 21, 2018
Cadavers come to life in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee Technical College's Lakewood Ranch campus is first technical school in the state to utilize the Anatomage table.

  • East County
  • News
Kevin Swan and Shaina (Frisch) Swan were married last month.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 21, 2018
Your Town: Plan with a hitch

Stories from your neighbors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Southern Manatee Fire Rescue Lt. Justin Sperko and firefighter Bobby Pietsch ready the fire engine for use after responding to a house fire in Silver Lakes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 21, 2018
Manatee County roadway on schedule for change

Roadway improvements to 45th Street East will improve emergency response times.

  • East County
  • News
Senior Hannah Witham (2) takes the court for the final time at Braden River.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 21, 2018
Pirates treasure record season

Braden River girls basketball finishes with school-record 20 wins.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Stonewater is Shoreview at Lakewood Ranch Waterside's newest model home. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2018
Pulte to hold grand opening at Waterside

Builder will showcase new Stonewater model in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Myakka City's Amanda Hayward and Clayton Brown of Sleepy Creek Ranch find themselves in an awkward position during the team doctoring event.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 18, 2018
Rodeo event features the right brand in Manatee County

Cowboys, present and future, gather for 10th annual Ranch Rodeo.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Runners surround Grayson Tullio, seated, the inspiration behind the charity Another Day for Gray.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2018
Dogs pound the pavement in Lakewood Ranch

More than 200 people participate in the annual Doggies for Duchenne fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2018
Fishing tournament provides a perfect cast

Volunteers teach children about fishing in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 16, 2018
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball wins third-straight district title

The Mustangs haven't lost to a district opponent since Feb. 2015.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2018
Palm Aire women raise funds through fashion

Annual show features designs from Evelyn & Aurthur in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The new Sarasota Balloon Festival will sport 22 carnival rides to go along with balloon rides.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 16, 2018
Lakewood Ranch balloon festival lands Carnival rides

The new Sarasota Balloon Festival has joined forces with Reithoffer Shows.

  • East County
  • News
Diana Greene, Charlie Kennedy, Garin Hoover and Linda Shaich speak at a debate Feb. 12.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 16, 2018
Opponents question school district's tax request

They say better use of existing budget is needed.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2018
Florida Highway Patrol to hold DUI Wolfpack Operation this weekend

There will be an increased law enforcement presence on area roads Saturday night and Sunday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Stoneybrook Golf Club's new owners expect to do some interior renovations over the summer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2018
Stoneybrook Golf Club sells

Terry Bradshaw to help promote Bradenton golf club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2018
East County weather page photo: Feb. 15

Patrick Stalionis photographed this white pelican skiing across the lake behind his house on Upper Manatee Road.

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