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Lisa Genova will be the guest speaker in the Brain Health Matters series.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 12, 2021
Best-selling author featured in Brain Health Matters lecture in Lakewood Ranch

Lisa Genova will appear via Zoom in a fundraiser to support the Brain Health Scholars program.

  • East County
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Tara Preserve residents Stan Barr and Bob Saunders were opposed to the Tara Bridge project. Barr said Tara Boulevard is a neighborhood road that is not meant for the capacity of traffic the extension could bring.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 12, 2021
Tara Bridge removed from Manatee County thoroughfare plan

Manatee County Commission says Tara Bridge no longer makes sense

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The School Board of Manatee County will start meeting at 10 a.m. for its first meeting of the month and at 5 p.m. for its second meeting of the month.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • May 12, 2021
School Board of Manatee County changes meeting times

The School Board of Manatee County has changed its meeting times in hopes of accommodating district staff and the community.

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Central Park's Liz Gutierrez always runs in honor of her father, Joseph Zajac, who died in 2018 after three open heart surgeries.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • May 12, 2021
Honorable run in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch woman runs 5K to honor her father.

  • East County
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The Manatee County Commission will vote May 25 whether to appoint Interim Administrator Scott Hopes to the permanent role. File photo.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 11, 2021
Manatee County commissioners consider Hopes as permanent administrator

Scott Hopes could be appointed permanent administrator by Manatee County Commission on May 25

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Veteran Dave Daily was the Grand Marshall in 2019.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 10, 2021
Tribute to Heroes Parade cancelled in Lakewood Ranch

A smaller live concert event at the Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch will replace the Tribute to Heroes parade.

  • East County
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Evan Dangler.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 10, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Evan Dangler

The Braden River junior talks playing linebacker and his offseason focus.

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Applications for Manatee County citizens who are interested in filling the vacancy on the county's Value Adjustment Board are due Wednesday.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 10, 2021
Manatee County Value Adjustment Board applications due Wednesday

Manatee County Value Adjustment Board searching for a new citizen member

  • East County
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The 2021 Dick Vitale Gala raised $6.5 million for The V Foundation for Cancer Research.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 10, 2021
2021 Dick Vitale Gala raises $6.5 million for cancer research

The 16th annual event was held at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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  • By Florida Design Works Marketing Team
  • May 10, 2021
Giving New Definition to Classic Tile Design

The Florida Design Works team loves to show homeowners how using white tile, flooring and countertops can make any room an instant classic.

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This Concession home at 8439 Lindrick Lane sold for $4.25 million. It has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,082 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 9, 2021
Concession home tops Lakewood Ranch area real estate sales at $4.25 million

Eight east Manatee County homes sell for $1 million or more for a combined $15,000,300.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 8, 2021
Area athletes find gold and silver linings on day two of track and field championships

Athletes from Lakewood Ranch, Booker and Cardinal Mooney left the event with hardware.

  • East County
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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 7, 2021
The 16th annual Dick Vitale Gala returns to Ritz Carlton, Sarasota

The annual event was held May 7 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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Miles Stephens (fifth) and Josh Thomas (fourth) represented Braden River High well in the Class 3A 100-meter dash.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 7, 2021
Slow first day at track and field championships for area athletes

There were not many area competitors, but two Braden River runners proved their sprint speed against the best.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2021
East County weather page photo: May 6

Karen Kern captured this tree frog on a bird of paradise in Greyhawk Landing in East County.

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