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Roger Capote pets Patches while Tony Pinho holds the husky mix puppy.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 21, 2015
The Ranch Grill hosts furry fundraiser

Volunteers and supporters of Nate's Honor Animal Rescue flocked to the restaurant for the rescue's benefit.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nicole Rissler and Scott Anderson are eager to see Nathan Benderson Community Park be fully developed and operational.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2015
Rowing park gains momentum

As Sarasota County braces to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships, local organizations are throwing their support to seeing plans for Nathan Benderson Park fulfilled as quickly as possible.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 21, 2015
Manatee County School District releases district facts

About 48,000 students will be enrolled for the 2015-2016 year.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 21, 2015
Registration upcoming for BRLL

Registration will be held Aug. 28 (6-8 p.m.) and Aug. 29 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and Sept. 4 (6-8 p.m.) and Sept. 5 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 21, 2015
BRSC registration underway

Registration for the Braden River Soccer Club fall recreational season is now open.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 21, 2015
Weekend best bets: Dogs and Discounts and Nate’s Rescue Benefit

Two events this weekend will help raise money for two local animal rescue organizations.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
David Marquet is a retired U.S. Navy captain.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 21, 2015
Conversation with David Marquet

David Marquet, a retired naval captain, shares his wisdom on leadership and how to create a team of independent workers.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Central Library is hosting a forum to gauge residents' perspective on changes to major roadways, such as 53rd Avenue East.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 20, 2015
Manatee County seeks feedback on corridors

What changes would you like to see on 53rd Avenue East, U.S. 41 and other major roadways?

  • East County
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Pictured is a rendering of the finish tower. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 20, 2015
Park starts vertical construction

Officials break ground on the finish tower at Nathan Benderson Park today.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2015
Fish Hole reels in the line

The Fish Hole miniature golf course is temporarily closing to refresh the greenery.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2015
Ranch welcomes new residents

A five-member limpkin family is nesting in Lakewood Ranch.

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The meetings start at 8 a.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2015
Ranch CDDs to set budgets

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District meetings start at 8 a.m. Thursday.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2015
East County photo contest winner: August 20

Nancy Falco submitted this photo, taken in her backyard in River Strand in Bradenton.

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ODA upper school students ail utilize a range of equipment, such as telescopes and a 3-D printer.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 19, 2015
Lakewood Ranch ODA opens new facility

Lakewood Ranch Out-of-Door Academy students' first day back to school started with the unveiling of a $4.5 million facility, which houses The Dick Vitale Family Student Center and the Dart Foundation STEM Center.

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This home at 12439 Highfield Cir. sold for $1.225 million. It has three bedrooms, three and a half baths and 4,055 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 19, 2015
Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1,225,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • East County
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