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CDD 1 supervisors hope friends of the boys who died will place flowers and other memorabilia at an alternative site.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 18, 2015
Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 has new plan for memorial site

Supervisors hope a bench can serve as a new, safer memorial location.

  • East County
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Jose Escobar, of Bradenton, shows off his early Christmas present.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 18, 2015
Salvation Army of Manatee County distributes gifts to families

The organization collected thousands of toys through its Angel Tree program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
CEO Richard Fletcher, COO Chris Loftus and Chief Nursing Officer Judy Young judged the entrees. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 18, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center staff sweeten up hospital café

Twelve departments participated in a gingerbread house contest this week.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • December 18, 2015
Planning Commission moves Whole Foods, Wawa forward

Sarasota county commissioners will decide in January whether to allow developers to remove wetlands to build a commercial center.

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Runners will start the 3.1 mile run around 7 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 18, 2015
Jingle 5K/Walk hits Lakewood Ranch

More than 2,000 runners are expected to participate.

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The chorus, grades three through five, performed for the school Thursday morning.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 17, 2015
Bashaw Elementary chorus sing holiday tunes

The chorus performed for the school Thursday morning.

  • East County
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Brianna Duff is frozen while she plays a doll in a toy store.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 17, 2015
Gullett Elementary students visit toy land

The East County school put its own spin on life through a toy's eyes in 'Toys in Storage.'

  • East County
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Manatee County Sheriff's deputies are collecting evidence from homeowners, Lakewood Ranch Community Development District's and the community's homeowners' association.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 17, 2015
Youth vandalize property in Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club

More than a dozen stop, speed and golf cart crossing signs were knocked down, among other damages.

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East County weather page photo: Dec. 17
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 17, 2015
East County weather page photo: Dec. 17

Nina Martinelli submitted this photo of a sunrise taken near Fresh Market on University Parkway.

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Brendan welcomed his baby brother Cameron into the family last Christmas Eve.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 16, 2015
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

This Christmas Eve marks the start of a new tradition — birthday parties

  • East County
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Braden River junior guard Deoni Cason goes up for a layup.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 16, 2015
Pirates gain edge on Sailors

The Braden River boys basketball team beat Sarasota 78-74 in district action Dec. 15.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 16, 2015
The transformation on Carriage Drive

An East County renovator turns an interior nightmare into a valued living space.

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Juniors Lucas Romano and Chance Sharbono both transferred to Braden River this year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 16, 2015
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River grapplers poised for solid season

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Blauvelt Georges scored 13 points to lead Lakewood Ranch to a 70-28 district victory against Sarasota Dec. 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 16, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 12.17.15

East County High 5 Moments: 12.17.15

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After a holiday weekend, the tall grasses and water surrounding the gazebo on Raymond Road are peppered with beer cans, said Ellen McKeefe, a bird naturalist volunteer.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 16, 2015
Should police stalk litterers at Celery Fields?

Volunteers say park becoming party central during holiday periods.

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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
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