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The Observer Media Group owners Matt and Lisa Walsh announced the purchase of the Winter Park/Maitland Observer.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2017
Observer Media Group acquires Winter Park / Maitland Observer

Local newspaper group continues growth

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East County sports roundup: 02.23.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 23, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.23.17

East County sports roundup: 02.23.17

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Pat Neal and his wife, Charlene Neal, donated $1 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County' s "Invest in Kids" drive, which is led by Chairman Caleb Grimes.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 22, 2017
Lakewood Ranch builder makes investment in kids

Pat and Charlene Neal give $1 million toward new Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County facility.

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Bashaw Elementary Student Council members want to make sure Connor Dzembo, front (blue), and other children with limited mobility have a place to sit with their friends.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2017
Buddy system reaches benchmark

Bashaw Elementary students hope their 'Buddy Bench' project will catch on at other schools.

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Funding in the new state budget advances improvements at the interchange of Interstate 75 and State Road 70 by five years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2017
Interchange improvements on horizon

I-75 corridor receives advanced funding

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The Celery Fields is a more than 300-acre property that doubles as Sarasota County's primary stormwater collection zone as well as a public park and bird estuary.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2017
Proposed recycling facility draws criticism

A proposed recycling facility has nearby residents organizing against the project.

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Sam Stapleton-Jones, Tyler Puhalovich and Connor Bezet sit on the bench after the game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2017
Mustang boys soccer must rebuild after agonizing loss

Lakewood Ranch loses 13 players from its championship-game squad next season.

  • East County
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Six-year-old Easton Griffith, of Bradenton, enjoys a swing at Tom Bennett Park with his mother, Jennifer Griffith, club president of the Rotary Club of West Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2017
Rotary unites for improved parks

Clubs will raise $1.8 million to build three new playgrounds throughout Manatee County.

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LaDazhia Williams.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2017
Mustangs' shooting star finishes impressive run

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Sam Hester.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 02.22.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 02.22.17

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Tyrone Collins. Photo by Jen Blanco.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2017
East County High 5 moments: 02.22.17

East County High 5 moments: 02.22.17

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch basketball advances to regional final

The Mustangs defeated Palmetto 85-58 on Tuesday night.

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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.

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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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