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Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker says government should bring services to the people and the county's demographics are shifting eastward.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2019
Premier design year in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County will spend 2019 planning future improvements at Premier.

  • East County
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Donna DeFant
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2019
They've got the power in the Lakewood Ranch area

Here are the people to watch in 2019.

  • East County
  • News
William Smock. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2019
New perspectives for Manatee County Planning Commission

Three new members carry a variety of occupational backgrounds.

  • East County
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Nancy Krohngold, owner of Nancy's Bar-B-Q, will convert Lil’ Nancy’s Bar-B-Q at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch into a prepared food concept and open a larger barbecue location at Lorraine Road and State Road 70.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2019
'Yum' is the word in Lakewood Ranch area

East County dining opportunities will continue to expand in 2019.

  • East County
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Dan Bebak, the vice president of Aquarium, Education and Outreach for Mote Marine, said major planning will take place in 2019 for the new aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 1, 2019
Mote builds momentum in building East County aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park.

Mote Marine builds momentum in building East County aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
A 25-year-old Lakewood Ranch woman was killed after being struck by a car along the shoulder of State Road 70, just east of Lorraine Road, on Monday evening.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch woman dies after being hit by car on State Road 70

Florida Highway Patrol investing Lakewood Ranch pedestrian's death just east of Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • News
Rex Jensen, the CEO and president of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, said he is most proud of how Lakewood Ranch has grown as a community.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 31, 2018
Big silver celebration in Lakewood Ranch

Rex Jensen talks about 25 years of progress in Lakewood Ranch before Music on Main party celebrates 25 years.

  • East County
  • News
The scales will tilt up during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • December 31, 2018
Weight and stress are all part of the holiday experience

Be patient during the holidays

  • Sarasota
  • News
Andy Guz, the CEO of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, said a $28.5 million improvements project, started last February, will be completed by March.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 29, 2018
More upgrades for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

More upgrades for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in 2019

  • East County
  • News
Spider-Man made appearances all over the county, but his stop at the Sarasota Farmers Market brought him to police attention.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2018
2018 Digital Year in Review

Top stories, Yourobserver.com, 2018, most popular, most read stories of the year, Sarasota, Longboat Key, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key

  • Sarasota
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A fatal traffic accident tied up traffic for hours on Interstate 75 near the State Road 70 exit on Friday morning.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 29, 2018
Motorcyclist dies in I-75 crash near Lakewood Ranch

Motorcyclist dies in I-75 crash near Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
On a morning more suited to hot chocolate than Gatorade, hundreds of runners turned out for the Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K on Siesta Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 28, 2018
Sarasota's year in pictures: 2018

From the serious to the whimsical, a lot took place last year.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 27, 2018
Longboat year in review: 2018

In words and photos, we recall the previous 12 months on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Keith Pandeloglou said a community campout is being considered for Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 26, 2018
New activity pitched for Lakewood Ranch residents

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities might host a neighborhood campout.

  • East County
  • News
County offices will be closed Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. because of the holidays.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 21, 2018
City, county offices to close for holidays

Governmental facilities throughout Sarasota will be closed in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, causing adjustments to trash collection.

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