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These signs sure are pretty, but is it hard to pick out spot you want to go?
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 30, 2015
Jay Heater's blog -- Sign of the times

Am I the only one who can't read those things?

  • East County
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T3-Prep owner Amy E. Whittington completed her third full IRONMAN Oct. 17.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2015
Hit or Miss: 11.05.15

A season of change is now upon us

  • East County
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Craig Crawford submitted this photo of a sandhill crane chick at Stoneybrook Golf Club.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Oct. 29

Craig Crawford submitted this photo of a sandhill crane chick at Stoneybrook Golf Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 29, 2015
Concession home sells for $1,025,000

A home in The Concession tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. D.R. Horton Inc. sold the home at 19408 Beacon Park Place to Jamilyn and Ryan Beck, of University Park, for $1,025,000.

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Chris Miller of Bradenton, Robert DeSantis of Sarasota, Carol Miers of Tara, Erin Briggs of Bradenton and Marianne Ott of Greenbrook
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 29, 2015
Village Idiots party on Main Street

The bicycling club met after its final night ride of the season.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Steve Suau, who said the Fruitville Initiative was his brainchild in 2002, and Wade Matthews, the conservation chair for Sarasota Audubon Society, discuss Sarasota County commissioners denying an amendment to the Fruitville Initiative
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 28, 2015
Commissioners decline Benderson's petition to amend Fruitville Initiative

They decide new development plan veers too far away from original plan

  • East County
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Attorney Richard Ulrich spoke on behalf of the GreyHawk Landing property owners association during the Community Development District meeting Thursday, Oct. 22.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 28, 2015
GreyHawk CDD, POA seek cohesive parking policies for community

Current policies are causing confusion amongst residents and governing bodies.

  • East County
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Red Ribbon Week was established in 1988.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 28, 2015
Haile Middle School celebrates Red Ribbon Week

Students are wearing crazy hats and other clothing to raise awareness about drug and alcohol use.

  • East County
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Braden River running back Raymond Thomas
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 28, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 9

Braden River captures the Class 7A-District 11 title with a 35-0 shutout over Palmetto Oct. 23.

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Nolan Middle School soccer's Taylor Golden and Jordan Golden
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 28, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 10.29.15

East County High 5 Moments: 10.29.15

  • East County
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Ron Massaro shows off a lazy Susan he made using the art of marquetry.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 28, 2015
Carving a new lifestyle

Myakka resident's artwork not just a chip off the old block.

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Chris Culp hopes to have community groups join the garden and get their own spaces to plant herbs and native plants.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 28, 2015
Garden plan blooms at Braden River library

Braden River Branch wants to diversify use of its space.

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Valerie Stolte watches a butterfly prepare for liftoff.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 28, 2015
Summerfield garden flutters to new heights

The Gardeners Out East club held its butterfly garden dedication Saturday.

  • East County
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Thais Fernandes applies fake blood to her fake cut.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 28, 2015
How to have a horrific Halloween

Lakewood Ranch High School’s Mustang Players get dead-on tips for scary makeup.

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Honor Avenue currently only has two lanes, one on either side of a grassy median.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 28, 2015
Sarasota/Manatee MPO updates 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan

Metropolitan Planning Organization's plan for better transportation doesn't leave out East County.

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Bernhard Langer reads the 10th green before attempting a putt. The 47-time winner on the PGA Tour Champions and two-time Masters Tournament champion shot six under par in his opening round.
  • April 16, 2026
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Sue Ann Miller's story is featured in the Donate Life display at the Lakewood Ranch Library.
  • April 15, 2026
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Manatee County has renegotiated its contracts with Waste Pro and Waste Management to bring back limited bulk trash pickup for one year.
  • April 15, 2026
Manatee County launches $3M pilot program for bulk garbage pickup
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Junior Jackson Zackery (left) celebrates with senior Peyton Hens (right) after a goal against Sarasota High on April 9 in the FHSAA Class 2A-District 12 quarterfinals. Lakewood Ranch advanced with a 13-4 victory.
  • April 15, 2026
'Unfinished business' for Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse
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Steve Herrig, the owner of the Miakka Golf Club, which is expected to open in November, stands in front of a fairway and one of the many wetland areas formed by his course's construction.
  • April 14, 2026
Miakka Golf Club's commitment to nature isn't enough for some neighbors

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