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Senior Hannah Witham (2) takes the court for the final time at Braden River.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 21, 2018
Pirates treasure record season

Braden River girls basketball finishes with school-record 20 wins.

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The Stonewater is Shoreview at Lakewood Ranch Waterside's newest model home. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2018
Pulte to hold grand opening at Waterside

Builder will showcase new Stonewater model in Lakewood Ranch.

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Myakka City's Amanda Hayward and Clayton Brown of Sleepy Creek Ranch find themselves in an awkward position during the team doctoring event.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 18, 2018
Rodeo event features the right brand in Manatee County

Cowboys, present and future, gather for 10th annual Ranch Rodeo.

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Runners surround Grayson Tullio, seated, the inspiration behind the charity Another Day for Gray.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2018
Dogs pound the pavement in Lakewood Ranch

More than 200 people participate in the annual Doggies for Duchenne fundraiser.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2018
Fishing tournament provides a perfect cast

Volunteers teach children about fishing in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 16, 2018
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball wins third-straight district title

The Mustangs haven't lost to a district opponent since Feb. 2015.

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  • February 16, 2018
Palm Aire women raise funds through fashion

Annual show features designs from Evelyn & Aurthur in Sarasota.

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The new Sarasota Balloon Festival will sport 22 carnival rides to go along with balloon rides.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 16, 2018
Lakewood Ranch balloon festival lands Carnival rides

The new Sarasota Balloon Festival has joined forces with Reithoffer Shows.

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Diana Greene, Charlie Kennedy, Garin Hoover and Linda Shaich speak at a debate Feb. 12.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 16, 2018
Opponents question school district's tax request

They say better use of existing budget is needed.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2018
Florida Highway Patrol to hold DUI Wolfpack Operation this weekend

There will be an increased law enforcement presence on area roads Saturday night and Sunday morning.

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The Stoneybrook Golf Club's new owners expect to do some interior renovations over the summer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2018
Stoneybrook Golf Club sells

Terry Bradshaw to help promote Bradenton golf club.

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  • February 15, 2018
East County weather page photo: Feb. 15

Patrick Stalionis photographed this white pelican skiing across the lake behind his house on Upper Manatee Road.

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  • February 15, 2018
Scroll through your monthly weather and nature photo contest winners for Winter

See your January through March winners here!

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The home at 7316 Barclay Court recently sold for $1.1 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 15, 2018
Knightsbridge home tops local sales at $1.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 29 to Feb. 2.

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Manatee County 12th Judicial Circuit Judge Lon Arend hears from attorneys in the Lake Lincoln dispute Feb. 9.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2018
NEWS BRIEFS: Lake Lincoln hearing continues

Manatee County administrator contract extended

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