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Josylyn Chapman, 12, completes math homework at her GreyHawk Landing home. She likely will be redistricted to attend the North River High School when it opens.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2018
Manatee School District prepares to move attendance lines

East County residents voice concerns about new Parrish high school.

  • East County
  • News
School officials are asking for suggestions on a name for the new school.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • January 17, 2018
School District asks public input for new middle school's name

The new school in Lakewood Ranch is set to open next to B.D. Gullett Elementary in 2019.

  • East County
  • Schools
The home at 4519 Blue Marlin Drive sold recently for $775,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 17, 2018
Riverdale Revised home sells for $775,000

Residential real estate for Jan. 1-5

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Rosedale's Chad Cox flies one of his five drones over O'Brien Family Farms to do a crop analysis.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 17, 2018
Drone company has sky-high business goals in Lakewood Ranch

Pilots hope drone business takes them to new heights.

  • East County
  • News
University Place's Shirley and Kristen Griggs say Special Olympics has been an important part of their lives for 35 years.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 17, 2018
Special Olympics gives a winning effort

The competitions create a better life for a University Place athlete.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Evelyn Townsend said she spends hundreds of hours working on her quilts.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 17, 2018
Lakewood Ranch quilter recognized at Florida Quilt Competition

Central Park resident's artistry honored at prestigious show.

  • East County
  • News
Zenobia Restaurant co-owners Majdi Ismaile and Yasser Moussa are eager to share cuisine from their native countries with the East County area.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2018
Lakewood Ranch dining scene gets a fresh look

Zenobia offers flavors of the Mediterranean in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson laughs while talking with fans at the United States Flag and Touch Football League National Championships.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2018
Celebrity flag waves at Premier Sports Campus

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sophomore defender Anthony Sablan bodies a Braden River forward and prevents him from advancing.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2018
'Phenomenal' Mustangs defense stymies opponents

Lakewood Ranch soccer's back end might be the key for offensive-minded Mustangs to win a state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
East County student Casey Rose, 18, programs a robot during class at Manatee Technical College.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2018
MTC receives historic grant

Governor presents first Florida Job Growth Grant Fund award to East County technical college.

  • East County
  • News
Stuart Ullman thinks adding more to the Cooper Creek area is "irresponsible" and will only add to traffic, pollution and other problems.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2018
Cooper Creek plan raises concerns

Nearby residents question whether growth will compromise quality of life.

  • East County
  • News
Chase Maasdorp.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Chase Maasdorp

The ODA senior talks Chris Paul and the importance of leadership.

  • East County
  • Sports
Damien Gordon.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 01.18.18

East County High 5 Moments: 01.18.18

  • East County
  • Sports
The original Shake Shack restaurant at Madison Square Park Garden. Photo courtesy of Beyond My Ken (own work) via Wikimedia Commons.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • January 16, 2018
Shake Shack signs lease near UTC Mall

The location near the mall will be the first in the region.

  • East County
  • News
The Players Centre for Performing Arts has accepted an offer on its Sarasota theater.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2018
Players Centre strikes deal to sell Sarasota theater

Players managing director says contract offer is more than the listing price of $9.5 million.

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