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  • August 23, 2018
East County weather page photo: Aug. 23

Richard Bottorff photographed this bird sitting on a limb eating berries in the Rye Wilderness neighborhood.

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Riley Gephar, 5,t from Braden Woods is most excited about earning badges in Girl Scouts.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 22, 2018
Scouting new territory in Lakewood Ranch

Girl Scouts of Suncoast Florida attempts to recruit new members in East County.

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The performance of the Sarasota Youth Opera last year. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 22, 2018
New aria for opera in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Youth Opera opens classes in east Manatee County.

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Anthony Luh and Marcos Coronado discuss the procedure for the valet service at Publix.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 22, 2018
Lakewood Ranch curb appeal

New valet service at Publix has been met with enthusiasm.

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Doug Schiller says that the race will bring out a few hundred less runners this year.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 22, 2018
It's Hamer time in East County

Second annual Fort Hamer Bridge Run expects to draw 2,000 participants.

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Mary Anne Poulton. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 22, 2018
Lake Club residents meet Cubs manager

Lakewood Ranch girl gets birthday treat

  • East County
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Mona Jain is one of the three new schools being built that is putting a drain on the budget.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 22, 2018
Manatee schools budget up for approval

Surprise drop in student enrollment causes adjustment.

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Cops Corner
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  • Jay Heater
  • August 22, 2018
These East County horses are supposed to be skinny

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

  • East County
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Support beams will hold the walls of the building in place until support beams and the roof are installed.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 22, 2018
Developer offers tilted view of the future in Lakewood Ranch

Harrod Properties nears completion of Gateway project.

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The RaceTrac gas station at the corner of Lena Road and State Road 64 is an example of a project that could have been approved through a straight rezone request under the proposed changes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 22, 2018
Manatee County mulls Comprehensive Plan changes

Staff members feel too many issues are routed through planned development.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 18, 2018
Dance party lights the night

GreyHawk Landing youth the dance night away.

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Manatee School Board member Charlie Kennedy and candidate Alice Kaddatz answer questions during the forum for District 2 candidates.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2018
Manatee School Board candidates discuss top issues at forum

Manatee County School Board District candidates Alice Kaddatz, Charlie Kennedy, Jim Daniel, Scott Hopes, Joe Stokes, John Colon and James Golden answer questions on top issues at forum hosted by University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee on Aug. 18, 201

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  • August 17, 2018
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2018
Cellular technology company answers call for better cell service in Lakewood Ranch

USA Cran hopes to build small cell towers in Lakewood Ranch within a year.

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Guardian William Radle at Braden River Elementary on his first day. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 17, 2018
Guardians on patrol in Manatee County

Twenty Guardians take assignments at district elementary schools.

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