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East County | Trending

It's early, but both Braden River and Lakewood Ranch are strong in points.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2017
East County football teams in good shape for playoffs

It's early, but both Braden River and Lakewood Ranch are strong in points.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Fort Hamer Bridge last was scheduled to open Sept. 23, but was delayed because of Hurricane Irma. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2017
Fort Hamer Bridge opening set

The tentative opening date is now Oct. 18.

  • East County
  • News
Pirate’s Den Bait & Tackle owner Steve Jourdenais and General Manager Eric Ramon say their new business will be a place for people to hang out.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 3, 2017
New bait shop coming to East County

East County resident treasures new bait shop.

  • East County
  • Business
Myakka City’s Morgan Smith has nine goats on her property, including two of her favorites, Jay and Annie.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 3, 2017
Milking a hobby on the ranch

Myakka City resident hopes to clean up with goat soap.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 1, 2017
Cops Corner: Stranger 'checks up' on Myakka City woman

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Ellen Tomek falls back into the arms of U.S. teammate Meghan O'Leary after they earned a silver medal in the Women's Double Sculls on Sunday at the 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 1, 2017
2017 World Rowing Championships closes in Sarasota

Sarasota, Manatee county areas big winners in tourism.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2017
Brighter future for Rosedale clubhouse

Rosedale residents, club owner praise clubhouse upgrades.

  • East County
  • News
East County's Julie Reagan and Joe Suboticki and Myakka City's Daysha and Mark Walters shot a 56 to win the scramble event.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 30, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Elks golf tourney includes an ace

Annual benefit at Tara Golf & Country Club draws 90 entrants.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 30, 2017
U.S. adds to World Rowing Championships medal count

The Americans added two silver medals and a bronze on Saturday.

  • East County
  • Sports
Switzerland's Patricia Merz collapses after finishing fourth in the Lightweight Women's Single Sculls final on Friday in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 29, 2017
Time to show mettle at 2017 World Rowing Championships

Athletes strike gold in opening finals in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
East County football roundup: 09.28.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2017
East County football roundup: 09.28.17

Only one East County team remains undefeated.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2017
Braden River football falls to Venice

The Pirates had a chance to win at the end, but could not score.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2017
East County weather page photo: Sept. 28

Fernando Ugarte said it was a beautiful morning as he left church, and he stopped to admire the view of the sun coming through the trees in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home at 9951 Cherry Hills Ave. recently sold for $1.1 million
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 28, 2017
River Club South home sells for $1.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept.11-15.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Maribeth Phillips, chief executive officer for Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, Bradenton’s Albertine Francis and Meals on Wheels volunteer Lorraine Kreuzburg meet on a delivery route.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 27, 2017
Award winner a shoo-in

Goodwill Manasota honors the CEO of Meals on Wheels Plus.

  • East County
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