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By Jay Heater
January 25, 2023

Volunteer opportunities at Suncoast Classic open as schedule shifts

The Korn Ferry Tour's stop in Lakewood Ranch stop will in mid-April.

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Opinion

By Jay Heater
January 20, 2023

Earn your beads at a Mardi Gras run in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund is hosting its first 5K fundraiser.

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Opinion

By Jay Heater
January 12, 2023

Seeking clarity on major Manatee County issues in 2023

The fate of a county administrator, a major development and Premier Park are among the Manatee County items that will draw attention this year.

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Opinion

By Jay Heater
December 19, 2022

Important lessons by a not-so-silly rabbit in Myakka City

FFA and 4-H are important programs for sustaining our future farmers and ranchers in Manatee County.

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Opinion

By Jay Heater
December 15, 2022

Lakewood Ranch volunteers give a new ring to exit strategy

Salvation Army volunteers have fun while ringing the bell at a Publix location in Lakewood Ranch.

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Opinion

By Jay Heater
December 7, 2022

Chance meeting led to 65 years of marriage for River Club couple

Lakewood Ranch's Jim and Vera Slocum have laughed a lot while being each other's "yin and yang."

East County
Opinion

By Jay Heater
December 2, 2022

Real life drama leads to local author's fiction

Lakewood Ranch's Nancy Perpall has turned a page in her life, going from her profession as an attorney to writing novels.

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Opinion

By Jay Heater
November 23, 2022

Jiggs Landing of Bradenton plots the course of its concert series

The popular Manatee County park hosts live music Wednesday through Sundays.

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Opinion

By Jay Heater
November 10, 2022

Lakewood Ranch artist hopes to draw crowds to Fall Show and Sale

Painter Stacey Lipton will be featured during the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch event Nov. 19.

East County
Opinion

By Jay Heater
October 27, 2022

Days numbered for historic Mixon Fruit Farms in Bradenton

After crushing agricultural factors hit Florida, owners Janet and Dean Mixon say they will listen to offers for their farmland.

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News

By Jay Heater
October 21, 2022

Unique club seeks science-minded members in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch

Nick Barbi hosts his first Science and Technology Society event with restaurateur Ed Chiles as the main speaker.

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Neighbors

By Matt Walsh
October 20, 2022

Observer recommends . . .

City and county charter questions in Manatee and Sarasota.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Matt Walsh
October 14, 2022

Observer recommends: State constitutional amendments

A key measure for voters to consider: do the amendments limit your freedom?

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Jay Heater
October 12, 2022

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance volunteers give back to help hurricane victims

The LWRBA's annual "Alliance Gives Back " event takes on extra meaning after Hurricane Ian.

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater
October 5, 2022

Angel flies through the storm at Bearadise in Myakka

Bearadise owner Monica Welde says miracle flight of a porcelain angel during Hurricane Ian was a sign from her late husband.

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Neighbors

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