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Jay Heater
June 11, 2025

Local relief nonprofit continues to draw attention in Lakewood Ranch

The weather disaster app grows into a third hurricane season.

East County
Opinion

By Eliza Terziev, Adrian Moore
June 11, 2025

Investors are not hurting the housing market

The lack of supply is the biggest culprit in housing climbing to unaffordable levels in the area.

Longboat Key
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Jay Heater
May 21, 2025

A Memorial Day service in Lakewood Ranch would warrant a gold star

Move of Tribute to Heroes Parade to November leaves a void.

East County
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Matt Walsh
May 14, 2025

Manatee does it again

Learning Manatee commissioners voted to pursue voiding a contract was too much for SMR’s Rex Jensen.

East County
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By Letter to the Editor
May 13, 2025

County should study traffic before buying admin building

Give animals on University Parkway a brake, one Observer reader says.

East County
Opinion

Jay Heater
May 7, 2025

Manatee's proposed $23.5 million purchase raises transparency issues

While buying a Lakewood Ranch building appears to be positive for East County, residents had little chance to offer input.

East County
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Jay Heater
April 30, 2025

Stillpoint Mission Appeal sets another record for Bob Smith and friends

Time to celebrate charity, and to get some swim lessons, in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Opinion

Jay Heater
April 16, 2025

LWR Community Foundation makes a statement by taking care of little problem

Its plaque to honor the humanitarian of the year is once again up-to-date.

East County
Opinion

Jay Heater
March 24, 2025

A huge interview with Big George Foreman

The heavyweight champion taught us all about the benefits of having a little compassion.

East County
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Jay Heater
March 19, 2025

Just an observation: I love airplanes

Manatee County and the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport open their new Aircraft Observation Area.

East County
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Jay Heater
March 13, 2025

Lakewood Ranch author tells his sailing adventures in 'Ocean Speed'

Bob Krieg describes his 3.5-year sail around the world, but the book also gives tips and advice on long-distance sailing.

East County
Neighbors

Jay Heater
March 6, 2025

Help wanted: It's LECOM Suncoast Classic Tournament time

The Korn Ferry event returns to Lakewood Ranch and needs another 200 volunteers.

East County
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Jay Heater
February 27, 2025

Former explosives expert gets a charge out of helping dogs

Lakewood Ranch's John Scomillio has made a home for himself at Dogs Inc.

East County
Opinion

Jay Heater
February 19, 2025

Stillpoint Appeal remains simple, and effective, in Lakewood Ranch

Bob Smith and his golf and poker buddies continue to have a heart of gold.

East County
Opinion

By Letter to the Editor
February 18, 2025

Commissioner's thoughts on moratoriums are misguided

Please use caution when Sandhill cranes are present, a reader says.

East County
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Local relief nonprofit continues to draw attention in Lakewood Ranch

Investors are not hurting the housing market

A Memorial Day service in Lakewood Ranch would warrant a gold star

Manatee does it again

County should study traffic before buying admin building

Manatee's proposed $23.5 million purchase raises transparency issues

Stillpoint Mission Appeal sets another record for Bob Smith and friends

LWR Community Foundation makes a statement by taking care of little problem

A huge interview with Big George Foreman

Just an observation: I love airplanes

Lakewood Ranch author tells his sailing adventures in 'Ocean Speed'

Help wanted: It's LECOM Suncoast Classic Tournament time

Former explosives expert gets a charge out of helping dogs

Stillpoint Appeal remains simple, and effective, in Lakewood Ranch

Commissioner's thoughts on moratoriums are misguided

Local relief nonprofit continues to draw attention in Lakewood Ranch

East County Athlete of the Week: Parker Severs

New leader takes over at Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation

Lakewood Ranch author shares advice for young professionals

Lakewood Ranch Junior Ranchers learn about agriculture through camp

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