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Cops Corner
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 25, 2018
Spooky disappearance of Halloween costume

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Stratum Health System and Tidewell Hospice CEO and President Jonathan Fleece is working to get the Tidewell Hospice Lakewood Ranch facility open.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 25, 2018
EYE ON BUSINESS — New Tidewell Hospice executive sets priorities in Lakewood Ranch

Opening the Tidewell Hospice House in Lakewood Ranch at the top of the list for new Tidewell Hospice and Stratum CEO.

  • East County
  • Business
SANCA CEO Stephen Rodriguez hopes the finish tower pays off by booking events such as the "VIP Tower Experience" at the Sarasota Celtic Music Festival.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 25, 2018
This Sarasota experience towers over others as Celtic festival begins

VIP Tower Experience helps Sarasota Celtic Music Festival and Nathan Benderson Park

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  • October 25, 2018
East County weather page photo: Oct. 25

Jeannie Sparks captured this sunset at The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2018
University Place CDD Seat 3: Lauren Kessler

Candidate focuses on improving communication with residents.

  • East County
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Susan Lerman
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2018
University Place CDD Seat 3: Susan Lerman

Candidate wants safer roads and more collaboration with HOA.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 24, 2018
Give a treat to Food Bank

Nonprofit support a slam dunk

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Country Club East home at 14212 Kinglet Terrace recently sold for $489,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,435 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $509,000 in 2015.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 24, 2018
Lakewood National home tops sales at $690,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 8-12.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Observer endorses Ron DeSantis for governor and Rick Scott for U.S. Senate.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 24, 2018
We’ll take liberty

A letter to no-party affiliated voters: You have the power.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Candace Luther
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2018
Manatee County Commission District 6 (At-Large)

Activist Candace Luther challenges longtime incumbent.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall is one of five early voting sites.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2018
Early voting starts in Manatee County

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall is East County voting site.

  • East County
  • News
Amy Korenman helps put on some finishing touches to her daughter Layla's witch costume. Layla wanted her witch outfit to be unique and chose fun fabrics to give it a signature style.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2018
Dressed to thrill for Lakewood Ranch Boo Fest

Families say making their own costumes is half the fun of Halloween.

  • East County
  • News
Pirates junior tight end Travis Tobey walks into the end zone after catching a pass from senior Bryan Gagg.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2018
Small spark could reignite Pirates-Mustangs rivalry

The annual Lakewood Ranch High-Braden River High football game wasn't competitive, but what happened in the second half could make things interesting in the future.

  • East County
  • Sports
Luke Snyder, a third-grader from Braden River, gets help with his reading from Susan Hagerman on the first day of summer school. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 24, 2018
School board vote could change in Manatee County

Referendum would prevent voters from selecting school board members outside their district.

  • East County
  • News
Freshman Hunter Miller from Braden River High School's JROTC men's team races across the finish line with his team.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 24, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Mustangs mourn teammate

Lakewood Ranch athletes wear purple to honor murdered teammate at County Raider Meet.

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