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An East County McDonald's was robbed early Friday morning.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 23, 2017
McDonald's robbed in Bradenton

Two men armed with handguns fled with an undisclosed amount of money.

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Beer tender Tyler Robideau fills up a glass during Naughty Monk's official grand opening of the brewery June 22.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 23, 2017
Brewery crawls toward major distribution

Pub crawl launches Naughty Monk brand expansion

  • East County
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Students perform the "Grasslands Chant" in one of the opening scenes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 22, 2017
Crowd roars for Lakewood Ranch campers

Summer camp concludes with 'The Lion King Jr.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's Andrew Faber, Judy Young and Ralph Gonzalez, AHA and ASA Association's Kathy Fenelon and LWRMC's Christine Gonzalez and Chris Loftus show off the award.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 22, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center recognized for quality stroke care

Hospital receives "Get With The Guidelines Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award."

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2017
East County weather page photo: June 22

Stan Pastor captured this summer sunset at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club after a storm.

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"The Last Dessert" by Myakka City's Evelyn McCorristin Peters.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 21, 2017
She paints the pooch

Myakka City resident expresses her love of dogs on canvas.

  • East County
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Ten-year-old Marina Redden, of Greenbrook, and 11-year-old Walker Speir, of Summerfield, were disgusted when they found two gopher tortoises purposely injured. One had died and the other they helped transport to a veterinarian.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2017
Endangered tortoises killed in Lakewood Ranch

Death of two tortoises angers community.

  • East County
  • News
Bradenton man dies in three-car accident.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 21, 2017
Bradenton man dies in S.R. 64 crash

Three cars involved in crash at S.R 64 and Rye Road.

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A lemur and her infant jump around in the indoor enclosure at the Myakka City Lemur Reserve.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 21, 2017
Myakka City Lemur Reserve branches out

Baby boom leads to Myakka City Lemur Reserve expansion.

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Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Michael Clayton and Dexter Jackson sign autographs and take photos during Dad's Day.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 21, 2017
Every dad has his day at Sarasota's Mall at University Town Center

First 'Dad's Day' celebration draws huge crowd.

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  • News
Although a state grant to renovate the interior of the Myakka City School House was denied, the community continues to search for answers.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 21, 2017
Myakka City School House passion prevails despite setback

Side of Ranch; Jay Heater

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Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 21, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports from Lakewood Ranch and eastern Manatee County.

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The meetings are held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2017
Water usage drives budget increases

Dry season leads to higher irrigation costs.

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Premier Sports Campus officially opened a new concession, bathrooms and a stadium Sept. 2, 2016. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2017
Land offer makes a splash

County could buy sports campus, plus adjacent 36 acres for $5.2 million.

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The home at 6935 Lacantera Circle in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch recently sold for $950,000.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 21, 2017
Country Club Village home sells for $950,000

Residential real estate transactions for June 5-9

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