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Gardeners Out East President Carolyn Lowry-Nation and Blue Star Memorial project manager and club member Karen Eckert stand with a rendering of the marker in its proposed location in front of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2017
Town Hall may get Blue Star memorial

Blue Star Memorial program to come to Lakewood Ranch?

  • East County
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The University Park Women' s Club event committee makes sure to take a photograph together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2017
club news

club news

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sam Hester and the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs are ranked eighth in Class 8A.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball ranked top-10 in state poll

The Mustangs are 15-2 on the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
The accident occurred at 5:08 p.m. Jan. 16. Stock photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2017
Three injured, one killed in suspected DUI

Charges are pending in a fatal crash outside Braden Woods Monday evening.

  • East County
  • News
Savanna King, Cassidy Gilley, Dr. LoanAnh Bui and Morgan Merritt cut the ribbon during the grand opening of Little Town Smiles.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • January 16, 2017
New business

Little Town Smiles will concentrate on kids 16 and younger.

  • East County
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Manatee County has its own water supply.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2017
Manatee County to discuss future of water

Manatee, state officials plan aquifer recharge project.

  • East County
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Elks Exalted Ruler Darrin Simone talks with new member Jim Williamson and current member John Piper at the open house.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Elks project dear to the members

Club hosts open house and groundbreaking ceremonies

  • East County
  • News
Ken Feld has been with Feld Entertainment since 1970.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 15, 2017
Feld announces end to Ringling Bros. circus

After 146 years, Ellenton-based Feld Entertainment has announced the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will have its final show in May.

  • East County
  • News
Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a little blue heron in a marsh of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2017
East County weather page photo: Jan. 12

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a little blue heron in a marsh of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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East County weekend roundup: 01.16.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 12, 2017
East County weekend roundup: 01.16.17

East County weekend roundup: 01.16.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Murray and Ardene Margolis, owners of The Family Jewelry, have been shaken emotionally by the burglary of their business on Nov. 15.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch jeweler recovers after devastating burglary

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County seeks input on its proposed master parks plan.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2017
Manatee seeks feedback on Parks Master Plan

The deadline for public comment has been extended.

  • East County
  • News
Ilana Armida played a final gig in Lakewood Ranch Jan. 6 and is headed to Los Angeles on Jan. 17.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 12, 2017
Time to fly for Lakewood Ranch pop singer

Mill Creek's Ilana Armida moves to L.A. to chase her dreams.

  • East County
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EVO sent four girls volleyball teams to the Clearwater tournament, and all four medaled, finishing second or third (photo courtesy Brenda Harrison).
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 11, 2017
EVO Athletics places high at gymnastics and volleyball tournaments

The tournaments took place over the weekend.

  • East County
  • Sports
Blue Oyster Cult guitarist Kasim Sulton performs in front of a huge crowd at Thunder by the Bay in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 11, 2017
New cycle begins for Thunder by the Bay

Event may have found permanent home in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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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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