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East County

Andrea DeStefano and Kelly Granquist show off their Kindness Project rocks.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 6, 2017
Rock solid relationship

your town

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2017
East County weather page photo: Oct. 5

Gordon Silver photographed this thunderstorm approaching the Shoppes at University Center, at University Parkway and Interstate 75.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Forty scarecrows, including these, have been built for Hunsader Farms’ Pumpkin Festival, which begins Oct. 14. Connie Hunsader said keys to building scarecrows include thrift store shopping and using straw instead of hay.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 4, 2017
Hunsader Farms shows how they make their famous scarecrows each fall

You can build a scarecrow like the ones at the Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival.

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  • News
The home at 7502 Royal Valley Court sold recently for $1.18 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 4, 2017
Country Club East home tops sales at $1.18 million

Residential real estate for Sept. 18-22.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lorraine Robertson stands by a mannequin at her home she uses to display the gowns she wore ballroom dancing. "They are works of art," she said.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 4, 2017
Lakewood Ranch woman represents Florida in Ms. Senior America Pageant

Former family physician continues to reinvent herself.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River High School senior Luke Rowland is one of 16,000 semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 4, 2017
Lakewood Ranch student earns scholastic honor

Braden River High senior becomes one of 16,000 students nationally to be a semifinalist for a National Merit Scholarship.

  • East County
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Natalie Way currently dead ends into an access road for the City of Bradenton's potable water aquifer storage and recovery system.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2017
Manatee commission considers Natalie Way expansion

A development application may spur conversation about a potential new north-south connector in East County.

  • East County
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Every aspect of the 2017 World Rowing Championships seemed to be well planned, including the beach seating.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 4, 2017
Sarasota rowing blockbuster dished out cool vibes

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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GreyHawk Landing resident Tony Bryan uses his personal video equipment to record community development district meetings.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2017
Bradenton community tries new neighborhood watch

Resident's hobby pays dividends for those who want to view GreyHawk Landing CDD meetings.

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Drew Myers signals that an extra point is good.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2017
Lakewood Ranch grad makes right call being an official

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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Kai Soderberg.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Kai Soderberg

The ODA cross country runner talks his time in New York and his best piece of advice.

  • East County
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Bryan Gagg.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 10.04.17

East County High 5 Moments: 10.04.17

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Cyclists in the Lakewood Ranch-based Village Idiots cycling group turn onto Hidden River Trail from Lakewood Ranch Boulevard to travel to Lorraine Road during a weekly Wednesday night ride.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2017
For cyclists, it's an open road in Lakewood Ranch

No-cycling signs come down on Hidden River Trail.

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The Manatee County hiring expo will take place this Thursday at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 3, 2017
Manatee County Hiring Expo showcases career opportunities

Plenty of public sector jobs will be available.

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It's early, but both Braden River and Lakewood Ranch are strong in points.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2017
East County football teams in good shape for playoffs

It's early, but both Braden River and Lakewood Ranch are strong in points.

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Manatee County's District 1 commission seat was left vacant after Carol Felts died suddenly Feb. 24.
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