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Jake and Connor Krug. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 16, 2017
East County High 5 moments: 08.16.17

East County High 5 moments: 08.16.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Jordan Schmucker.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 16, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Jordan Schmucker

The Lakewood Ranch junior talks volleyball, chocolate and Marvel movies.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 7405 Seacroft Cove sold recently for, for $1.23 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 16, 2017
Country Club East home sells for $1.23 million

Residential real estate for July 31-Aug. 4

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Manatee County will hold public meet-and-greets with candidates in September. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2017
Manatee County Commission selects administrator finalists

Six applicants, including two county employees, will move forward for interviews.

  • East County
  • News
The deli will offer a variety of breakfast sandwiches and other items. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2017
Bradenton deli slated for grand opening

A new deli and eatery is inspired by the bakeries in New York.

  • East County
  • News
The Fort Hamer Bridge is almost completed, but punch-list items must be addressed to make it safe for vehicular traffic. Heavy summer rains are causing a delay for its opening. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2017
Fort Hamer Bridge opening delayed

A run across it will continue as planned.

  • East County
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The meetings will be held at the county commission building at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2017
Manatee County may narrow search for new administrator

Boards work on improving development processes.

  • East County
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Connor Krug, coach Lance Luciani and Jake Krug. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 14, 2017
ODA twins win USTA national doubles title

The boys won the 14U championship in Mobile, Ala.

  • East County
  • Sports
The South Florida Museum will have an open house to honor Snooty on Sept. 10.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 11, 2017
South Florida Museum to honor Snooty

Memorial will be held Sept. 10 for the beloved manatee.

  • East County
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Tavistock Development currently is building a future Earth Fare in CORE, which soon will be joined by Mercedes Medical and Optimal Outcomes.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • August 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's CORE lands a second medical project

Mercedes Medical, Optical Outcomes LLC announce their move to CORE.

  • East County
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Soft Surroundings is located on the second level of the mall, near Saks Fifth Avenue. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2017
Soft Surroundings opens at Mall at UTC

The location is the brand's first store in Florida.

  • East County
  • News
One man dies in accident near Myakka City.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 10, 2017
Head-on collision in Manatee County leaves one dead, one critical

Land of Lakes man dies in the accident, Sarasota man is critical.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2017
East County weather page photo: August 10

Pamela Williams photographed this common gallinule mother and baby swimming in a pond in the Hazeltine neighborhood of County Club East in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2017
Willis Elementary ushers in new school year

Parents celebrate with 'Boo Hoo or Yahoo' breakfast.

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The newly deemed "official" logo for the School District of Manatee County.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 10, 2017
School District of Manatee County adopts official logo

The district's concern for consistent branding prompted the move.

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Angelina Goesch and her mom, Ana Goesch, founder of Dogs of Lakewood Ranch, pose with Ana's 4-year-old Golden retriever, Maple.
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