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Elks Exalted Ruler Jerry Ditty, Luka Schlosberg, Kim Schlosberg and the Elks' Kathy Kathy Dattilo celebrate Luka Schlosberg's achievement.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 4, 2021
Essay hooks Elks' award for Lakewood Ranch 11-year-old

River Club 11-year-old earns $1,500 by winning Lakewood Ranch Elks' patriotism contest.

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Kaitlyn Hornung says she still loves the half-century old Wurlitzer piano that has been passed down through her family.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 2, 2021
Sarasota girl says 'Hello, music world!' with release of 'Why'

Polo Club's Kaitlyn Hornung of Sarasota is ready to tell the world "Why" she loves music.

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Dogs that go to the "Pups at Premier" event at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch June 5 will find plenty of activities. File photo
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 2, 2021
Premier Sports Campus hosts pups in Lakewood Ranch

Doggy event at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch will support animal rescues.

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Angela Lindsey and Shriya Balu. Photo by Liz Ramos.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 2, 2021
Class act at Mona Jain Middle School in Lakewood Ranch

Mona Jain Middle School student receives surprise award in Lakewood Ranch

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2021
East County weather page photo: June 3

Darlene Edelman captured the beauty of the Braden River while kayaking in East County.

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  • May 27, 2021
East County weather page photo: May 27

Gordon Silver captured this young eaglet getting a flight lesson from a parent bald eagle near White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • By Badger Bob's Services Team
  • May 27, 2021
Let’s Get SEER-ious

Understanding the SEER rating for your A/C

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Ashley Moody and Rick Wells. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 26, 2021
Attorney general presents award to Manatee County Sheriff's Office

Florida attorney general presents Back the Blue Award to Manatee County Sheriff's Office

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U.S. Army and Vietnam War veteran Herman Martinez plays the drums while on stage with Bradenton-based band Whiskey Blind. Martinez founded the Del Webb Association of Veterans and Military Supporters.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 24, 2021
Rockin' concert honors vets

Lakewood Ranch Tribute to Heroes Concert commemorates Memorial Day and honors veterans.

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  • May 20, 2021
East County weather page photo: May 20

Suzanne Kelly captured this photo of white pelicans in a pond in Summerfield Bluffs in Lakewood Ranch.

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Lori Abramson and Melissa Sinkler. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 19, 2021
Eastern Manatee County women find network of support

Eastern Manatee County women find network of support

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Rosedale's Kathi Skelton and Deb Kehoe led an effort that raised $132,905 to benefit Homes for Our Troops in 2021.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 19, 2021
Mission to help vets continues in Bradenton at Rosedale despite pandemic

Despite cancellation of the Rosedale Golf Classic, the event still raises $132,905 for Homes for Our Troops.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • May 17, 2021
Prom prevails for Lakewood Ranch seniors

After the Lakewood Ranch High prom was cancelled, a private one was organized to replace it.

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    By
  • Melissa Leduc
  • May 13, 2021
East County weather page photo: May 13

Gordon Silver captured this photo of a great blue heron eating a snake in Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch.

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Mike Wood, Ann Fleury, Faust Delazzer, Meghan Sagalski and Jeff Simmons. Photo by Liz Ramos.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • May 12, 2021
Slime adds up for math teacher in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High School teachers get slimed for the senior class.

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Rising senior quarterback Louisen Desinor will start under center for Braden River High football in the fall. This spring was his opportunity to strengthen bonds with the playmakers around him.
  • May 25, 2026
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Though Florida Power & Light employs a variety of advanced technology to avoid power failures, often the basic work of tree trimming goes a long way toward heading off trouble.
  • May 24, 2026
With our deep dependence on power, FPL gears up to keep the lights on
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A rendering of the 12U baseball/softball fields five-plex that will be built at UMR Sports complex in East County.
  • May 23, 2026
Expansion 'gets real' at UMR Sports of Bradenton
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Oceane Visa, who says she has waited years to walk across the stage for graduation, is congratulated by Head of School Debra Otey.
  • May 22, 2026
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Leighton Paul (right), pictured here during the FHSAA Class 5A-Region 3 final May 14 against Gulf Coast, was Braden River's leadoff hitter this season. She went 0-for-3 in the state semifinals against Niceville.
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Late rally not enough for Braden River High softball in state semifinals

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