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Results for: Funded Futures Network Promo Code "SKV50" Get 50% Off On All Plans

  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 13, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Trayvon Pinder

The Braden River junior running back had 197 yards and three touchdowns Sept. 9 in the Pirates' 33-14 win over Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 28, 2012
Thunder hurdler races toward title

ODA senior Brian Ragone hasn't lost a 300-meter hurdle race so far this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 23, 2020
Saddled up for public safety in Lakewood Ranch

When the crowds return, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office wants to have its Mounted Patrol horses ready.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
Manatee County Republican Board State Committeewoman: Cindy Spray

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 13, 2023
Expanding Lakewood Ranch Prep offers more opportunities

With the upper school building complete, school staff members say the sky is the limit for extracurriculars.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 18, 2015
The collective vs. individual

Elected officials typically gravitate to decisions favoring the collective. But in the case of underground utility lines, each neighborhood should have a choice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • January 13, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 22, 2021
Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch is the place to be in 2021

Lakewood Ranch's new restaurant and entertainment hub of Waterside Place is expected to have a soft opening by May.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 17, 2014
Movie Reviews: 'Interstellar' and 'Big Hero 6'

Movie Reviews: 'Interstellar' and 'Big Hero 6'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Community Campout helps neighbors bond

Neighbors connect during the annual Lakewood Ranch Community Campout.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 4, 2010
Osprey chamber under discussion

Members of the former Osprey Revitalization Committee feel their village is ripe for its own pro-business chamber of commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 9, 2019
Twin Shores resident keeps red tide fish kill at bay

Mike Bergin, nicknamed ‘Marina Joe,’ took it upon himself to keep Twin Shores clear of fish kill during red tide.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 18, 2023
Minority golfers take their shot at Billy Horschel Invitational

Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour makes a stop at The Concession in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 6, 2014
Commission to consider BMX track renovations

Sarasota County commissioners could pick a construction manager for the estimated $1.7 million project Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 19, 2018
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  • East County
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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 23, 2025
Condo owners on Longboat gather to navigate regulation changes

When Miami's Surfside condominium tower collapsed in 2021, the ripple effects extended across the whole state.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 17, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Ava DiPasquale

The 14-year-old from Mill Creek won big at the Florida Age Group Swimming state championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 7, 2022
Chance meeting led to 65 years of marriage for River Club couple

Lakewood Ranch's Jim and Vera Slocum have laughed a lot while being each other's "yin and yang."

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 13, 2016
Centauri plans new office building in Lakewood Ranch

Tandem Construction will be in charge of building 30,000 square-foot facility.

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