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  • Berkley Mason
  • October 21, 2017
No squashing their fun at Hunsader Farms

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival continues its fall run and hosts Buddy Walk.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River fullback/linebacker Zac Smith verbally committed to the University of Miami on Saturday.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 21, 2017
Braden River junior verbally commits to the University of Miami

The fullback is the Pirates' fourth Power 5 conference school commit.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joe Pfeiffer, the clown at left, poses with Halloween props he keeps at his Lakewood Ranch home. Pfeiffer will be a storyteller at Boo Fest.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 21, 2017
Not the same old story at Boo Fest

Master storyteller will tell spooky stories on the parking lot trolley.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 20, 2017
Braden River football sinks Lakewood Ranch 55-7

The Pirates took control early and never gave it back.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 20, 2017
Lakewood Ranch celebrates life with Block Party, Club Day

Hundreds of visitors came to Main Street for music, socializing and information.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bradenton author Gail Hedrick discusses writing and science with Carlos Haile sixth graders on Friday, Oct. 20.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 20, 2017
Award-winning author visits Carlos Haile Middle School

Sixth-grade students learn about writing and science from "Something Stinks!" author.

  • East County
  • News
Florida Department of Transportation Project Manager Jeffrey Mednick answers questions from Tara's Andy Kufta.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2017
FDOT shows off plans for S.R. 70, I-75 improvements

Construction will likely start summer 2018.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River has won three-straight games in the series.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2017
Pirates, Mustangs set to renew rivalry Friday

Braden River has won three-straight games in the series.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2017
East County weather page photo: Oct. 19

Breanna Howell captured this photo during an early morning bike ride on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
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Hayley Rio and Calen MacDonald. Courtesy photo. DO NOT USE
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 19, 2017
Southeast High School student honored for academic excellence

Calen MacDonald was one of four National Merit Scholar semifinalists from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Since starting the giving circle in 2015, Cheers for Charity co-founder Amanda Tullidge and other members have raised $22,000.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 18, 2017
Five wishes granted at Lakewood Ranch giving circle grant reception

Cheers for Charity presents $5,000 to area nonprofits.

  • East County
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"Meet the Designers" is a Tour of Homes event which will allow visitors to discuss the advantages of quartz countertops as shown in Stock Development's Clairborne II model in The Lake Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 18, 2017
Tour of Homes in Lakewood Ranch ready to produce 'wow' effect

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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The new East County middle school will have "indoor circulation," meaning students will not have to go outside when switching classes.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 18, 2017
New middle school in Lakewood Ranch has design approved

Willis Smith set to begin construction in February.

  • East County
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Braden River Elementary pre-K student Finn Heffernan practices his reading with Shumba.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 18, 2017
Braden River Elementary in Lakewood Ranch brings therapy dog into classrooms

Therapy dog proves to be a students' best friend.

  • East County
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Benson with Marsha Panuce. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2017
Kissing booth helps raise money for ill dogs

Tips for Tails garnered more than $4,000 to benefit Donte's Den

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