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Seath Lauer shot one under par at the first round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2019
Low scores abound after LECOM Suncoast Classic's first round

Former Lakewood Ranch High golfer Seath Lauer sits seven strokes back of the lead at the Web.com Tour's LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh has been selected to serve on the Florida Association of Counties' Water Policy Committee.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 14, 2019
Manatee County commissioner gets shot at turning tide by joining Water Policy Committee

Manatee County commissioner gets shot at turning the tide by joining the Florida Association of Counties' Water Policy Committee

  • East County
  • Opinion
Manatee Technical College students Rocio Fonseca and Humdaan Saeed partcipate in the SkillsUSA commerical baking competition.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 14, 2019
Skill on display

Manatee Technical College hosts SkillsUSA competition.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee School District Superintendent Cynthia Saunders speaks on the district's efforts to bolster safety in local schools.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 14, 2019
Manatee School District discusses school safety

The district announced several changes and efforts to improve school safety.

  • East County
  • News
Clients wait to be called up by volunteers to have their taxes prepared at the Braden River Library on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 14, 2019
AARP volunteers prepare taxes for the community at Braden River Library

AARP coordinates volunteers to provide free tax preparation for the community. Volunteers are trained and must pass a state-mandated text.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2019
East County weather page photo: Feb. 14

Pamela Williams photographed this little blue heron in a pond in Country Club East.

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It is the Mustangs' second final four appearance in three seasons.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer advances to state semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs boys soccer advanced to the FHSAA Class 5 state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home at 7206 Teal Creek recently sold for $1.15 million. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 13, 2019
Country Club home tops local sales at $1.15 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 28-Feb. 1.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Traffic accident on State Road 70 led to two deaths.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 13, 2019
UPDATE: Two who died in East County accident identified

Tuesday accident that led to two deaths occurred at intersection of State Road 70 and 45th Street East in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
Terry Bradshaw has placed his 4,560-square-foot Concession home on the market for $1.6 million.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 13, 2019
Terry Bradshaw's Concession home goes on the market in the Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch area

Terry Bradshaw's Concession home goes on the market in the Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
5. Danny Walker, a Lakewood Ranch High grad, won the Web.com Tour's Qualifying Tournament in 2018. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Ten players to watch at the LECOM Suncoast Classic

From two-time major winners to Lakewood Ranch High grads, there are interesting stories throughout the field at the LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High grad Danny Walker will play in the Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch grad will have hometown crowd at LECOM Suncoast Classic

Lakewood Ranch grad Danny Walker will have a hometown crowd at the LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ron Kersey and his Super Bug.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
Bradenton Motorsports Park is no drag for racers

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River High senior and Marshall signee Knowledge McDaniel turns upfield against South Fort Myers High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
After tumultuous season, Braden River senior now running with the Herd

After tumultuous season, Braden River senior Knowledge McDaniel is now running with the Marshall University Thundering Herd.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jesse and Matthew Goldberg, of Indigo, look at school designs after the meeting. They are excited about Mona Jain's future technology programs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch to get school of the future

New principal says goal is to 'foster excellence' at the new East County middle school.

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