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Subcontractor John Philpot, better known as "Flip," installs racks and other equipment required by the new P25 radio system at the radio tower off 59th Avenue East, in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2019
Manatee County touts new tower power

Better technology will aid emergency communication efforts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2009
Ranch CERT adds 18 volunteers

Eighteen Lakewood Ranch resident volunteers underwent training and were certified as new members of the Lakewood Ranch Community Response Team.

  • East County
  • News
Eight-year-old Jacob Micca says he likes the swings and the monkey bars best.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2014
Foundation opens new playground

Foundation for Dreams leaders next hope to construct a shade structure for the equipment.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 20, 2022
The rumble over Rumble

In the scheme of things, the money was a pittance. But the squalls that blew brought to the fore free speech hypocrisy and the flaws of ‘incentives.’

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Braden River coach Don Purvis was pleased with the way his team kept fighting throughout a tough district season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 9, 2011
Venice ends Braden River's dreams of a postseason run

After an emotional win two weeks ago, the Braden River High football team was unable to relive some of that magic as the host Pirates fell to Venice 49-7 in the Class 7A-District 10 finale for both teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
100-year-old wins big at Ranch bingo

100-year-old wins big at Ranch bingo

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 8, 2011
Mustang tennis wins three straight

The Lakewood Ranch High boys tennis team improved its record to 6-1 with wins over Sarasota, Bayshore and Manatee.

  • East County
  • Sports
Karan Higdon. Photo courtesy U-M Photography.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.21.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.21.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kayla Walker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.28.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.28.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Natalie Gorji.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 01.11.17

East County High 5 Moments: 01.11.17

  • 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

  • East County
  • Sports
Dave Wilson, Kay Williams, Sondra Ettlinger and Martin Graaf.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 04.12.17

East County High 5 Moments: 04.12.17

  • East County
  • Sports
East County Golf Roundup: 11.22.16
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 22, 2016
East County Golf Roundup: 11.22.16

East County Golf Roundup: 11.22.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Karen Fehr. (Photo via University Park Country Club).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 30, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 11.30.16

East County High 5 Moments: 11.30.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Hunter Reed won the 120-pound weight class to help lead the Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team to a first-place finish at the 21st Annual Cougar Invitational Dec. 11 and Dec. 12.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 14, 2015
Mustangs win Cougar Invite

The Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team won the 21-team tournament Dec. 11 and Dec. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 9, 2013
Crew wins third straight district title, Sarasota Scullers win gold

The Sarasota Scullers won 21 medals at the West District Championship Regatta April 6, at Haney Park in Tampa.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arlene McKitrick made a goal to win 100 tournaments in 1990, then upped her goal after achieving it in 2000. (Courtesy)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 14, 2014
McKitrick hits 193rd golf victory

Longboat Key resident Arlene McKitrick is now working toward her goal of winning 200 championships.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 13U Florida River Dawgs outscored their opponents 32-7 in four games March 8 and March 9.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 17, 2014
River Dawgs go undefeated in tournament

The 13U and 10U Florida River Dawgs both went 4-0 to win the Tampa Bay Classic NIT March 8 and March 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
This year, five school districts of more than 400 applicants were awarded funds.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 19, 2013
School district fails to win money for STEM grant

For the second year in a row, the Manatee County School District fell just short to win federal funding for a grant to fund a plan to implement science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) labs in elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
Buffett swam to a target with the Denver Broncos’ logo Jan. 24. (Courtesy Mote Marine Aquarium)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 3, 2014
Seahawks' victory ends Buffett's lucky streak

Mote manatee Buffett didn't predict the correct Super Bowl champion for the first time after six consecutive winning picks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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