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Jay Heater
December 7, 2023

Manatee County still dragging its feet at Premier Park

Land purchased in 2017 and 2018 is still waiting for the first amenity to open.

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Jay Heater
November 23, 2023

Work in background propels Keith Pandeloglou to the forefront

The executive director of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities earns "Mr. Lakewood Ranch" title.

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Jay Heater
November 16, 2023

Santa's Grand Arrival Parade not without a Grinch or two

Traffic congestion at UTC in Sarasota caused the expected social media firestorm.

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Jay Heater
November 9, 2023

Raising funds for charity looks good to pageant winner

Lakewood Ranch High freshman Madison Huffman will raise funds and awareness for Hope Family Services during her reign as Miss Sunshine Charity Pageant Jr. Teen Ambassador.

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Jay Heater
November 2, 2023

It's always story time at the East County Observer

The Lakewood Ranch-area newspaper celebrates 25 years at the Nov. 3 Music on Main.

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Jay Heater
October 26, 2023

Will Premier Park tennis courts in Lakewood Ranch be hard on the body?

Lakewood Ranch-area tennis players say Manatee County shouldn't build hard-surface tennis courts.

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Jay Heater
October 18, 2023

On the road with a couple of Bradenton Bandits

The upcoming car show at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church showcases unrelenting passion.

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Jay Heater
October 13, 2023

Will Manatee County commissioners' wetlands decision impact 2024 election?

One commissioner suggests that it is mostly Democrats who oppose decision to decrease wetland buffers.

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Jay Heater
September 28, 2023

Wildlife, flag-raising events should pique interest in Bradenton

Two unique events top the calendar and offer educational opportunities.

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By Rex E. Jensen
September 27, 2023

Lorraine Road/Players Drive roundabout makes no sense

SMR's Rex Jensen gives his view of the Manatee County roundabout project scheduled for Lorraine Road and Players Drive.

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Jay Heater
September 21, 2023

The grass is greener after $5M renovation at Waterlefe Golf & River Club

The Bradenton upscale community is improving the golf course and expanding its clubhouse.

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Jay Heater
September 14, 2023

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's Humanitarian of the Year nominations due

A new Junior Humanitarian of the Year will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

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Jay Heater
September 6, 2023

I shudder to think of the consequences of not putting up shutters

Residents of Lakewood Ranch area mostly were confident of not having to put up shutters for Hurricane Idalia.

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Jay Heater
August 31, 2023

Our Lady of the Angels event brings out the best in the community

Lakewood Ranch's generosity is on display as Catholic Charities' Boots and Bandanas event approaches.

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Jay Heater
August 24, 2023

Manatee County commissioners record new highs and lows

The decision to cut wetland protections sparks anger while the 44th Avenue extension generates joy.

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Manatee County still dragging its feet at Premier Park

Work in background propels Keith Pandeloglou to the forefront

Santa's Grand Arrival Parade not without a Grinch or two

Raising funds for charity looks good to pageant winner

It's always story time at the East County Observer

Will Premier Park tennis courts in Lakewood Ranch be hard on the body?

On the road with a couple of Bradenton Bandits

Will Manatee County commissioners' wetlands decision impact 2024 election?

Wildlife, flag-raising events should pique interest in Bradenton

Lorraine Road/Players Drive roundabout makes no sense

The grass is greener after $5M renovation at Waterlefe Golf & River Club

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's Humanitarian of the Year nominations due

I shudder to think of the consequences of not putting up shutters

Our Lady of the Angels event brings out the best in the community

Manatee County commissioners record new highs and lows

Team International leads World Champions Cup by half point

Hundreds celebrate Chanukah on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Europe takes narrow lead after first day of World Champions Cup

Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2023-24

Manatee County still dragging its feet at Premier Park

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