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Jorja and Jaimi Lowe, of Esplanade, show off their pink pride for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 24, 2015
Lakewood Ranch celebrates anniversary

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch helps East County commemorate the Ranch turning 20.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Third-grade teacher Kim Hoy directs students to start the walk.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 23, 2015
Gene Witt students walk for animal wellbeing

The elementary school raised $505 for the humane society.

  • East County
  • Schools
Dennis Smith replaces Tony Vasile, Jr., who vacated his position on the board in August.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 23, 2015
New resident fills GreyHawk Landing CDD vacancy

The board appointed Dennis Smith at the September meeting.

  • East County
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Come and experience 5 acres of terror. Walk trough the woods, but remember: you won't be alone..!! Photo courtesy of Belisa Mazzara.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 23, 2015
Upper Manatee River Road gets spooky with haunted trail

An East County family opened Delirium Haunted Trail to the public this year.

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Braden River head coach Curt Bradley has five former players on his staff: Malcom Belton, Michael Douglas, Kelvin Albritton, Brett Walker and Tyler Strahs.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2015
Tackling a new challenge

Five of Curt Bradley's former players have assumed roles in his Braden River program.

  • East County
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East County photo contest winner: Oct. 1
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Oct. 22

Doreen Steinhauser submitted this photo from Palma Sola Boulevard in Bradenton.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 22, 2015
Pair of $2 million-plus homes sell in Lake Club

Two homes in Lake Club top all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Neal Communities, Taylor Morrison Homes and Lee Wetherington Homes have all constructed residential communities in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 22, 2015
Local builders named in top 15 for sustainable homes

The Florida Green Building Coalition selected three Lakewood Ranch builders.

  • East County
  • News
Maribeth Phillips, the Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee chief executive officer, and Will Robinson, the board chairman, delivered the organization's 10 millionth meal on Thursday to 97-year-old Marie Smith of Bradenton.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 22, 2015
Meals on Wheels delivers 10 millionth meal

97-year-old Bradenton resident eats celebratory turkey.

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  • News
East County resident David Dillard found photos left behind on Portal Crossing in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2015
East County family found

After David Dillard found a bin of family photos, the family from the photos contacted him.

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Drivers should expect some lane closures as part of the process. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2015
Signal installation to cause traffic delays

FDOT is installing a new traffic signal just west of Braden Run, on State Road 70, Monday night.

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The ribbon is cut for the reopening of the Lakewood Ranch Information Center on University. Enjoying the moment were Heather Kasten, Vanessa Baugh, Jimmy Stewart, Angie Kaleskas, and Jahna Leinhauser.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 22, 2015
Side of Ranch: Information delivered with style

East County managing editor Jay Heater writes his daily blog

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Although Heritage Harbour has a speed radar sign on Fair Isles Lane, residents and CDD supervisors say some continue to speed.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2015
Heritage Harbour South CDD aims to slow speeders

An off-duty deputy will monitor speeding on Fairway Isles Lane for a month.

  • East County
  • News
Roy and Jean Schappacher have been married for 60 years.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2015
Your Town

Couple celebrates 60th anniversary; McNeal students practice kindness with project; and Manatee County offers videos about county commissioners.

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Lakewood Ranch girls golf, Katie Kroos-Roberts hits a shot.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2015
ECO High 5 Moments: 10.22.15

ECO High 5 Moments: 10.22.15

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