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Sweden's Ellinor Haag considers Lakewood Ranch her American home.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2017
Aspiring Swedish golfer finds a home in Lakewood Ranch

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Whitney Osuigwe. Photo courtesy IMG Academy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 07.19.17

East County High 5 Moments: 07.19.17

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 13614 Legends Walk Terrace in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch recently sold for $975,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 19, 2017
Country Club Village home sells for $975,000

Residential real estate for July 3-7

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Neal Signature Homes representatives Randy Turkovics, Pat Neal, Charlene Neal, Michael Storey and Michael Greenberg are pleased with the sales. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2017
Luxury home builder sets the pace

Company hits second best month of the year.

  • East County
  • News
University Park County Club will hold a Summer Teen Golf Camp on Aug. 1-3 for area youths looking to hone their skills.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 18, 2017
University Park offers teen golf camp

The camp will run Aug. 1-3.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Tampa Mustangs will take on the New Zealand Black Sox on July 18.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 17, 2017
International softball matches coming to Lakewood Ranch

The Tampa Mustangs will take on the New Zealand Black Sox on July 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
Polo Grill and Bar owner and chef Tommy Klauber and Spyder Broussard get ready to serve up Cajun delights.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 16, 2017
Cajun feast continues to boil in Lakewood Ranch

Polo Grill and Bar hosts annual Spyder Broussard Low Country Boil.

  • East County
  • News
Scully, the mascot for the 2017 World Rowing Championships, lets everyone know the event almost is here.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 14, 2017
Acts listed for World Rowing Championships opening ceremonies in Sarasota

Circus Sarasota, Sarasota Pops Orchestra highlight free event Sept. 23

  • East County
  • News
East County sports roundup: 07.14.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 14, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.14.17

East County sports roundup: 07.14.17

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2017
East County weather page photo: July 13

Barbara Birkenberger photographed this sunset from her backyard in River Landings Bluff in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County sports roundup: 07.13.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 13, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.13.17

East County sports roundup: 07.13.17

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 13, 2017
Dreams come true at East County camp

Campers go 'Hollywood' at Dream Oaks Camp.

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  • News
Trisha Robinson-Antonelli. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2017
Paws step up for charity

Restaurant offers clammy introduction

  • East County
  • News
This home at 16306 Foremast Place in Lakewood Ranch recently sold for $1.225 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 12, 2017
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.225 million

Real estate transactions for June 26-30

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Central Park residents are upset because an ordinance says two access points must connect the community to this commercial lot at the corner of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and 44th Street.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 12, 2017
Central Park residents don't want holes in their security wall

County must connect Central Park to a commercial site to the west if ordinance isn't changed.

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