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Lakewood Ranch's Vickie Parker, 67, will play the role of the Wicked Witch at this year's "Wizard of Oz"-themed Boo Fest.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 26, 2016
Lakewood Main Street becomes Witch Way for Boo Fest

Ugly, scary, friendly attractions come to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
The Florida International women's golf team took home the trophy on Oct. 25 at the 39th annual Pat Bradley Invitational.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2016
Florida International women's golf wins Pat Bradley Invitational

The tournament was played at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 26, 2016
Longboat Chamber greets new member after hours

Cabinetree recently joined the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and hosted 'After Hours' on Oct. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Senior Morgan Dolenti shows off a T-shirt worn in the spirit section at games. The shirts will be sent to soldiers in care packages.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 26, 2016
Braden River Homecoming Day inspires class act

Soldiers, who can't attend Braden River's annual event, receive care packages.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 26, 2016
Sleepy Lagoon Park home sells for $1.61 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Oct. 10-14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Wine consultant Michael De Loach and Bob Weil, Longboat Key Club food and beverage director at last year's Bacchus on the Beach.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 26, 2016
Bacchus on the Beach to bring food and wine lovers together

The 6th annual event will host prestigious winemakers and producers together for two nights.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

Observer ignores Charter Review Board issues; Media bias is bad for democracy

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Aiden Zengel, 9, as Superman, and Ethan Alexander, 3, as Clark Kent at last year's Fright Night.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 26, 2016
Your Calendar: Fright Night on St. Armands

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch football team will have its hands full during its Homecoming game against North Port on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
USA's James Lenger swims in the Masters 40-49 race at the UIPM Biathle/Triathle World Championships at Nathan Benderson Park. Lenger finished second.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2016
Exhausting competition can be a real pain

Exhausting competition can be a real pain

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River freshman Kate Walker took second place in both the 100 butterfly and 100 breaststroke at the Class 3A District 7 meet on Oct. 21.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2016
Racing in the gene pool

Braden River freshman hopes to eventually win a state swimming title like her brother.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ada Newton recorded a hole-in-one on No. 6 at the Tara Golf and Country Club.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 10.26.16

East County High 5 Moments: 10.26.16

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Waterlefe Community Development District Chairman Ken Bumgarner and resident Mary Lou Kovak say many residents have started using the community's back entrance, where Fort Hamer Bridge construction is underway, to avoid the detour into Waterlefe.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2016
Is road construction headed the wrong way at Waterlefe?

Upper Manatee detour at Waterlefe causing confusion

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Main Street Merchants Association President Mike Driscoll and farmers' market organizer Tod Durkin said the farmers' market will be located roughly between Big Olaf and Naples Soap Co. at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2016
New market will be berry particular

Farmers' market returns to Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Women's Golf Association executive board members Kim Lester (ex officio), President Brenda Deona, Vice President Lisa Deutsch and Treasurer Sandy Murray. Not pictured is secretary Christine Bonner. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2016
Club news: University Park women explore history

Ranch mom's group supports its own

  • East County
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The installation of span wire traffic signals on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard at the intersections of Gatewood Drive and Wood Fern Trail are two projects within Manatee County's "master vision" for speed management on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard between 44th Avenue East and State Road 64.
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