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The event will feature approximately 1,500 athletes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 21, 2017
Eighth-annual Sarasota Invitational Regatta sets sail this weekend

The event will feature approximately 1,500 athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Sheriff' s Office deputies seek information on the whereabouts of Alan Baily, 17.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 21, 2017
Murder in Lakewood Ranch not considered a random killing

Second suspect in Greenbrook Park killing still at large.

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The Manatee County Sheriff' s Office has made an arrest in the Feb. 4 murder in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 18, 2017
Arrest made in Lakewood Ranch murder case

One suspect still at large in murder of Alexander Cherp at Greenbrook Park.

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The Blue Jays' Brody Rose, also a member of the Sarasota Youth Orchestra, plays the Star Spangled Banner.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 18, 2017
Grand slam opening day

Youth baseball players celebrate being back on the diamond in East County.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2017
Bonfire lights night at school event

Day or night, Braden River Elementary families ready for fun.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball cruises in regional quarters

The Mustangs will play Palmetto at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at home.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2017
Rotary, Business Alliance unite for networking, rowing

World Rowing Championship team says 'all eyes' are on Sarasota-Bradenton area

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2017
East County weather page photo: Feb. 16

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a roseate spoonbill fishing in Lakewood Ranch.

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Stephanie Arne, the founder of the Creative Animal Foundation, and Tim Davison, a prominent wildlife artist, began living in their tiny house in August and will be in it for about two years.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 16, 2017
Tiny House brings its big message to Lakewood Ranch

Willis Smith hosts Creative Animal Foundation as its brings its message of sustainability to Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • February 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch gals' generosity comes full circle

Seventh annual 'Be my GALentine' event includes a grant to Stillpoint House of Prayer.

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Freshman Toni Gulbrandsen and senior Emma Grooms put together a chalkboard promotion for the upcoming show. Those attending are encouraged to add comments.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • February 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch high theater students Off-Broadway bound

Mustangs will perform their ‘Exhibit of the Mind’ at Tada! theater in New York City.

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Steve John, the citrus production manager for SMR, works with calves in Lakewood Ranch in preparation for the Ranch Rodeo.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 15, 2017
Ranch Rodeo provides arena for Manatee County cowboys to showcase talent

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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She might be a part-time coach at the Imagine School, but the students love Marina Mercier.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 15, 2017
Former Braden River High dance coach fights back after brain surgery

Special dance showcase in Venice will raise money to defray dancer's medical expenses.

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One of eight existing gauges is located on River Club Boulevard, where the road crosses the Braden River.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2017
Manatee gauges water levels

A new rain gauge on Mill Creek will be the county's ninth gauge on waterways.

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The retrofitting of water filtration systems at Manatee County' s Water Treatment Plant will take more than three years to complete. The original filtration systems, pictured here, were built in the late 1960s.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2017
Drop in the bucket?

Manatee County re-invests into aging water, wastewater systems.

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