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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 28, 2019
2019 World Rowing U23 Championships close at Nathan Benderson Park

The 2019 World Rowing U23 Championships close at Nathan Benderson Park with USRowing taking one gold medal.

  • East County
  • Sports
New coach Rashad West has given the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs football program a spark.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 27, 2019
Mustangs may experience a power surge

The Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs football program may experience a power surge under coach Rashad West.

  • East County
  • Sports
Three men robbed the Wawa gas station at 14510 State Road 70, Bradenton, of cigarettes this morning. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff on hunt for cigarette thieves

Authorities are looking for three male suspects who robbed a Lakewood Ranch Wawa.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2019
East County weather page photo: July 25

Gordon Silver captured this snowy egret admiring itself in the waters at Myakka River State Park.

  • East County
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Jack Cox said his Halfacre Construction company continues to enjoy the growth being experienced in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding area.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction enjoys success with an eye on the future

Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction enjoys success with an eye on the future

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch has a variety of housing types under construction with home prices ranging from the $200,000s to more than $1 million. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch ranked No. 1 in construction starts

Metrostudy backs Lakewood Ranch's fastest-growing status for second quarter 2019.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2019
Campers respond to call for superheroes at Dream Oaks Camp

Foundation for Dreams' "superhero" themed camp proves adventure for Dream Oaks Camp participants in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The USA's Emily Kallfelz won her heat of the women's single scull race at the 2019 World Rowing U23 Championships.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 24, 2019
World Rowing U23 Championships underway at Nathan Benderson Park

The competition will run through Sunday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 24, 2019
Campers enjoy stable environment at Myakka farm

Mini horses offer summer learning, fun for campers in Myakka.

  • East County
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Land planner Bob Schmitt, consultant for the hotel site, said the State Road 64/Interstate 75 interchange is a perfect spot for new hotels.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 24, 2019
Developer awaits approval for hotels on S.R. 64 corridor

Two hotels planned for State Road 64, west of I-75.

  • East County
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Spencer Mauk represented Team USA at the 2019 World Deaf Basketball Championships in Poland.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 24, 2019
Mustangs graduate represents U.S. at 2019 World Deaf Basketball Championships

Mustangs graduate Spencer Mauk represents U.S. at 2019 World Deaf Basketball Championships

  • East County
  • Sports
Guard attendant Curt Deerman lets a contractor through the gatehouse on Legacy Boulevard. The gate is manned 24/7.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 24, 2019
Gate debate swings open in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch CDDs focus on technology enhancements to help resolve gate access issues at Country Club, dispute about manned hours.

  • East County
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One-year-old Venus Gonzalez gets some help from her mom, Cenya Moreno, at Tom Bennett Park. The pair have fun, despite the heat. Manatee County plans to add shade to the playground area next year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 24, 2019
Manatee County plans priorities

Manatee County's 2020 capital plans include library, park improvements in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
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Bo Mortensen said it was an amazing feeling to detail an airplane that carried presidents of the United States. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 24, 2019
Air Force One detail is plane perfection for Bradenton man

Bradenton's Bo Mortensen polishes presidential aircraft as part of the Air Force One Detailing Team.

  • East County
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Leland Wheeler.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 24, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Leland Wheeler

The ODA grad talks dodging defenders and the potential uses of teleportation.

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