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This Country Club home sold for $1,401,000. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,897 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 29, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Country Club home sells for $1.4 million

A $1.4 million home tops the residential real estate sales in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area.

  • East County
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Manatee County's Palmetto animal shelter has been run down and overcrowded for years.
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 29, 2021
Manatee County commissioners should show patience before junking Palmetto animal shelter

Palmetto animal shelter renovation could save Manatee County money.

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Senior JT Wright, junior Ty Moore, junior Jackie Sanchez and senior Liam Tvenstrup dress as pirates, which is the school's mascot, to bring team spirit to bootcamp.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 29, 2021
Braden River High TSA chapter hosts bootcamp

Braden River's Technology Student Association bootcamp helps its members form bonds.

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Kevin Everhart.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Kevin Everhart

The Lakewood Ranch junior running back scored six touchdowns against West Boca Raton High on Sept. 24

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Chris McComas had to do substantial research on getting the right sand for the volleyball complex at Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 27, 2021
New volleyball complex close to opening in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place

155 dump trucks deliver the goods in creating Waterside volleyball courts in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Mustangs senior Tim Williamson considers his putting strategy on the No. 1 hole at River Strand Golf Club. Williamson would finish the round at even par (72).
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2021
Talent of Mustangs boys golf runs deep

Returnees, freshmen and new-to-area players has Lakewood Ranch's golf squad rolling.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 25, 2021
East Bradenton accident leaves Bradenton woman in critical condition

Bradenton woman was ejected from car while driver was making a U-turn.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 24, 2021
Pirates football stays undefeated thanks to strong defense, running game

Braden River was without its starting quarterback but hung on to beat Bishop Moore High

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 24, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High football dominates West Boca Raton High

The Mustangs beat the Bulls 59-12 to get back in the win column

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 24, 2021
Braden River High School brings magic to the stage in east Bradenton

Student-led Night of Magic cabaret show leads to children singing and dancing along.

  • East County
  • Schools
Homes are going to contract much faster in 2021 than they did in 2020.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 23, 2021
Reduced inventories keep Sarasota-area real estate prices climbing

Median prices in Manatee and Sarasota have been on a month-to-month rise since June 2020.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2021
East County weather page photo: September 23

Marvin Crepea captured this alligator sunbathing near a pond on Thornhill Court in Lakewood Ranch.

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Carlos E. Haile Middle School eighth grader Isabella Castro-Cardona, seventh grader Alyssa Babyak and eighth grader Kaleb Guy spend time reading. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 23, 2021
New All Access Pass allows students to reach Manatee County public library resources

School District of Manatee County students can access Manatee County library resources from home through All Access Pass.

  • East County
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  • September 23, 2021
Let's Break the Ice

What causes your A/C to freeze up?

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  • September 22, 2021
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Not sure what to wear this coming event season? Local boutiques and jewelers have some ideas.

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