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Retention ponds in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding areas are reaching levels not seen by residents in years. Overflow from the Braden River pours into this one, just south of Clubhouse Drive.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2016
More rain coming thanks to Hurricane Hermine

Music on Main and local football games have been cancelled for tonight.

  • East County
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The Players Centre could become the centerpiece of the Waterside Village at Lakewood Ranch development.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 1, 2016
Players Centre selects architect, builder for Waterside Village project

Sarasota's Schenkel/Shultz and Lakewood Ranch's Willis Smith among the major players.

  • East County
  • News
FDOT is considering three designs for the interchange of Rye Road and State Road 64.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2016
FDOT meeting on Rye Road cancelled

The meeting will be rescheduled for later this month.

  • East County
  • News
Sandbags are available at Lakewood Ranch Park, among other locations. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2016
Manatee officials: Stay inside until the storm passes

Officials expect another 10 inches of rain by end of day Friday.

  • East County
  • News
Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a curious lizard at Jiggs Landing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2016
East County weather page photo: Sept. 1

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a curious lizard at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Vince Sellers Jr. looks to have a big game versus Venice Sept. 2.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 1, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 31, 2016
Bradenton home leads local transactions at $918,000

Built in 2006, 11660 Eighth Ave. Circle E. has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,617 square feet of living area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
County offices are closed now and Sept. 1.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2016
Manatee County cancels land-use meeting

County offices are closed immediately.

  • East County
  • News
All Manatee School District school's, office's and extracurricular activities cancelled Thursday.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 31, 2016
Manatee County schools closed on Thursday, Sept. 1

Due to heavy rainfall, all schools, district offices and extracurricular activities to be cancelled

  • East County
  • News
Waterlefe's golf course is a part of the community's amenities. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2016
Waterlefe settles debt on golf course

Residents will pay 28 cents on the dollar on golf course bonds.

  • East County
  • News
Gabby and Liz Sgro donate $1.40 from every shirt they sell to Girls Inc., because they believe it fits with their mission to empower girls.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2016
T-shirt business glows with growth, helps charity

Nolan Middle School sisters might be dressed for success.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2016
Lakewood Ranch bugged out on midges

Dragonflies can scratch off 300 mosquitoes a day.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Chargers midfielder Jason Biro attempts to maintain possession during last year's Tampa Bay Labor Day Showcase.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Robert Sullivan says Nathan Benderson Park is one of the main reasons he and his wife chose this area to live.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2016
New CEO takes helm of SANCA

Nathan Benderson Park puts former promoter on center stage

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior offensive tackle Sam Jackson verbally committed to the University of Central Florida in July.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2016
Blind (side) faith

Mustang coaches, players believe their senior left tackle can handle all challenges.

  • East County
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