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Linger Lodge & Campground, an East County landmark, has been sold.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 14, 2016
Manatee County landmark restaurant sold for estimated $5 million

Linger Lodge & Campground had been listed for sale since 2013.

  • East County
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Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a bomb threat Monday in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 14, 2016
Bomb threat at Lakewood Ranch church proves hoax

Bradenton man arrested after making threat at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church.

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Akiko Campbell puts her artistic touch on the face of Riverwalk's Paige Broderick.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 12, 2016
A slice of Italian life in Lakewood Ranch

Festa Italiana offers chance to experience Italy.

  • East County
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Clear Sunset Car Wash owner Tony Milen, volunteers Jim Kehoe and John Skelton and disabled vet Carl Moore III get together during the Veterans Day special.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 12, 2016
Car wash fundraiser cleans up for veterans

Homes for Our Troops receives $1 for every wash through Nov. 17

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Braden River beat Gulf Coast 37-21 on the road in the first round of the 7A playoffs on Nov. 11.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 11, 2016
East County Football Final: 11.11.16

Braden River rolls to a first-round playoff victory.

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The set takes up 3,000 square feet at the center of The Mall at University Town Center.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2016
Kids: Are you Santa's hero?

Interactive Santa experience opens at mall.

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Bradenton's Zanthia Monroe tries on glasses with help from Sarasota volunteer Jenny King.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 11, 2016
RAM clinic services hundreds at Manatee Technical College

Local residents can receive free medical care through Sunday

  • East County
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Twin sisters Brooke and Casey Farrow, both Braden River senior softball players, signed their national letters of intent to Chipola College on Nov. 10.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 11, 2016
East County Signing Day Roundup: 11.11.16

15 area athletes ink their college choices.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2016
Children let freedom ring

Students at Freedom Elementary celebrate military, first responders.

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Lakewood Ranch High JROTC color guard members Jennifer Gaffers, a senior, and Kaley Gee, senior, present the colors.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 10, 2016
Braden River Middle students receive lesson in sacrifice

Braden River Middle School salutes veterans in annual ceremony.

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Susan DeVictor captured this shot over a lake on a foggy morning in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2016
East County weather page photo: Nov. 10

Susan DeVictor captured this shot over a lake on a foggy morning in Lakewood Ranch.

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Suncoast Opportunities LLC sold the home at 6812 Belmont Court to Simriti Chaddha and Navdeep Ranajee, of Bradenton, for $1.1Â million. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,717 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 10, 2016
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 24-28

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Pat Neal congratulates the students on their effort.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 9, 2016
Artists' talent shines during Tara Elementary art contest

Neal Communities hosts annual 'My Favorite Home' contest for the 17th year

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Golf Roundup: 11.09.16
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
Golf Roundup: 11.09.16

Golf Roundup: 11.09.16

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This rendering depicts the future Interstate 75 overpass, for which construction currently is estimated around $20 million. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2016
Sarasota moves forward with another I-75 project

I-75 overpass would connect Lakewood Ranch Boulevard extension and Cattleman Road.

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Amanda Parrish is serving as the EDC's interim CEO, and Elizabeth Cordes is the director of business recruitment and expansion.
  • April 10, 2026
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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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Manatee County's District 1 commission seat was left vacant after Carol Felts died suddenly Feb. 24.
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Construction has advanced quickly from Feb. 8 when this aerial photo was taken. The vantage point shows how close the school is from one of the runways at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
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Five more hotels are in the works for Lakewood Ranch.
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