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The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has received reports of possible loose tigers near Myakka City Thursday night.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 9, 2017
Possible loose tigers in Myakka City

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says it can't confirm the report

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2017
Tara Elementary honors veterans

Fourth-graders give a patriotic tribute.

  • East County
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Before shot of the kitchen at 6809 Belmont Court.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 9, 2017
Fresh for the Lakewood Ranch market

No matter how beautiful, homes might need freshening to be sold in today's market.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Wesley Haney and his daughter, Audrey, enjoy Braden River Elementary's "Fall-ing into Literacy."
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 9, 2017
Lakewood Ranch-area school puts spotlight on reading

Students at Braden River Elementary gather for a night of scholastic fun.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2017
East County weather page photo: Nov. 9

Susan DeVictor photographed this lotus on the water at Summerfield Community Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The home at 7202 Teal Creek Glen recently sold for $1.95 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 9, 2017
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1.95 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 23-27

  • East County
  • Real Estate
A passerby shared this photo of the wrecked vehicle. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
UPDATE: Two adults seriously injured in Lakewood Ranch crash

A child involved in the wreck suffered minor injuries.

  • East County
  • News
GreyHawk Landing's Bob Calderon flips through his book of memorabilia.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 8, 2017
Manatee County bronze star recipient aims to inspire

Disabled Vietnam vet adds pool champion to his accomplishments

  • East County
  • News
Jaymie and Tommy Klauber celebrated 10 years in the business at Polo Grill & Bar on Nov. 1.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 8, 2017
Polo Grill celebrates after decade of delights in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
A passerby shared this photo of one of the cars involved. (Courtesy image).
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
Two children seriously injured in Lakewood Ranch crash Tuesday

Three individuals have been transported to hospitals.

  • East County
  • News
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Kenn Watson checks for information updates while on scene, parked in parking area of Main Street at Lakewood Ranch by Starbucks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
Jogger dies in Lakewood Ranch crash

A 74-year-old female was hit while crossing Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 8, 2017
New neighborhood beat in Lakewood Ranch's Indigo

'The Blue Pelicans' connect with music and friends in the new and thriving community.

  • East County
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Shannon, Jason and Hannah Fimple stand outside of the Louvre Museum in Paris. They won this year's It's Read Everywhere contest.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Observer circles the globe with readers

Our readers took us around the world with them throughout the "It's Read Everywhere" contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Ed Bachtle and Whitfield Estates' Wendy Hacker want the opportunity to buy solar panels at a reduced rate, if the deal proves good for their households.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
Nonprofit seeks more solar power options in East County

A buying cooperative may shed light on energy conservation.

  • East County
  • News
East Manatee Fire Rescue firefighters deliver critical patients to a pre-HAZMAT area so they can be rinsed of chemicals from a chlorine bomb.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2017
East County first responders ready to slam terror

Operation Inshore Slam prepares first responders for the worst.

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