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Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey leads a discussion on finding her replacement. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2015
Lakewood Ranch executive candidate search narrows

More than 30 individuals have applied for Eva Rey's position leading Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Offensive linemen Gabriel Overmyer and Alex Salguero played youth football together for the Manatee Bulls. The two will play in their final rivalry game Sept. 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2015
Rival linemen ready to tackle district opener

Senior offensive linemen Gabriel Overmyer of Lakewood Ranch and Alex Salguero of Braden River played youth football together for the Manatee Bulls.

  • East County
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Raymond Thomas
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2015
Pirates and Thunder notch Week 3 victories

Braden River remains unbeaten while ODA notches first win of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hundreds charged through the Heart Walk heart to start the walk.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 12, 2015
Heart Walkers participate in fitness and philanthropy

The Sarasota Manatee American Heart Association walk raised more than $200,000 by Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Teachers Susan Hagerman, first-grade, Pat Knowlton, art, and Deb Peterson, kindergarten, supervise the scoop station.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 12, 2015
Tara Elementary parents, students socialize over scoops

The Parent Teacher Organization hosted the annual Ice Cream Social Friday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 11, 2015
East County, Wawa is here

The newest location opened Thursday, Sept. 10, on State Road 64.

  • East County
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Town Hall Operations Director Ryan Heise receives an award from Inter-District Authority Chairman Tom Green.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 11, 2015
IDA celebrates leadership

The organization held a reception for two top-level employees leaving for other jobs.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 11, 2015
Community Fund celebrates new donors

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund added the names of four new funds to its marker on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Monica Mingote, of Bradenton, submitted this photo of a family of birds enjoying lunch at the Preserve Golf Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Sept. 10

Monica Mingote, of Bradenton, submitted this photo of a family of birds enjoying lunch at the Preserve Golf Club.

  • East County
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Tom Freiwald submitted this photo of a bald eagle that visited Spanish Main Yacht Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: Sept. 10

Tom Freiwald submitted this photo of a bald eagle that visited Spanish Main Yacht Club on Longboat Key.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kyle Davenport shows off his eccentric costume for the photo booth.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 10, 2015
Braden River Middle School students glow up the gym

The school held a special dance for participants of an academic program.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2015
Mustangs win quad match

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team improved to 11-2 Sept. 9.

  • East County
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Cafeteria employee Wendy Banks serves up fresh fruit to kindergarten students.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 10, 2015
Food for thought

East County students sound off on the school district's 52109 program, which stresses the importance of rest, a balanced diet and physical activity.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 9, 2015
School Board reviews survey results

Board members brainstormed on areas to improve within the district based on a two-pronged survey completed in August.

  • East County
  • News
4717 Mainsail Dr., Bradenton
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 9, 2015
Cypress Creek Estates home sells for $632,500

Find out what homes sold for in your neighborhood.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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