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Julie Veith and JoAnne Hampton are both cancer survivors who say the battle against the disease has not been won.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 10, 2019
Heritage Harbour's Play for Pink events continue to raise money for breast cancer research in Bradenton

Heritage Harbour's Play for Pink events continue to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in Bradenton

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Jim Baar sets up the knock-down targets of the game Hillbilly Quick Draw.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 9, 2019
It's game time at Hunsader Farms in East County

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival games fun for all while raising money for nonprofits and organizations.

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School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders
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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 9, 2019
State's settlement with School District of Manatee County superintendent rejected

Education Practices Commission rejects settlement with School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders

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Shane Gaines and Raylene Gaines have been driving forces the Building Hope with Pink Pride team.
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 9, 2019
Neal Communities backs a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk team for Sarasota event

Neal Communities backs a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk team for Sarasota event

  • East County
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SouthTech's data dump with the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce in April resulted in the collection of 10,073 pounds of electronics. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 9, 2019
An E-normous challenge in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch data dump offers opportunity to recycle electronics to secure information and the protect environment

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch senior running back Isaiah Harrison stiff arms a Bayshore High defender.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 9, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Newcomer leads Mustangs' well-grounded attack

The senior has brought tough running to Lakewood Ranch.

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Woodland Community Church food pantry volunteers Debbie Gillette and Josefine Suarez hand out produce. Woodland's pantry feeds up to 150 families per week.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2019
Some Manatee County food pantries worry about survival

Some Manatee County food pantries worry about survival

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Lakewood Ranch resident Laurie Fox wants to help educate children about safety and the importance of first responders during her Safety Town event Oct. 12.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2019
Main Street hosts first 'Safety Town' event in Lakewood Ranch

Main Street hosts first 'Safety Town' event in Lakewood Ranch

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Eighth-grader Gianna Silipo attempts to brush Libby, left, and Lennon, right, at the same time. Silipo said she enjoys taking care of the pigs because they're loving.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 9, 2019
Haile Middle School pigs get new pen

New swine facility at Haile Middle School causes students to never want to leave

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Florida Department of Transportation Interstate Construction Project Manager Marlena Gore and FDOT Communications Outreach Manager Brian Bollas stand atop the new northbound I-75 bridge.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2019
Interstate 75 and State Road 70 construction on schedule in Manatee County

FDOT still on schedule for Spring 2021 project completion at S.R. 70/I-75 interchange in Manatee County.

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Matilda Hubbard.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 9, 2019
Gene Witt Elementary Beautification Day a family affair

At least a dozen parents, students and administrators come out to clean the Gene Witt campus.

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Brain Health Initiative Executive Director Stephanie Peabody, LWR Communities' Monaca Onstad, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Andy Guz and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen celebrate the hospital's donation.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center donates $316,000 to the Brain Health Initiative

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center donates $316,000 to the Brain Health Initiative

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Former Manatee County Administrator Ed Huzeker today he announced he will run for a commission seat.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 7, 2019
Ed Hunzeker files for Manatee County Commission District 5 seat

Longtime administrator adds name to 2020 Manatee County race.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2019
Mustangs football blanks Tampa Bay Christian

Lakewood Ranch is back in the win column after its first loss.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2019
Home sweet homecoming

Lakewood Ranch High School celebrates homecoming

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Evan Rowe (right), pictured here at the FHSAA Class 2A wrestling individual state championships from March 5-7, turned in an exceptional senior season for Braden River.
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Bridgewater's Jonathan Mullis, a local dad and business owner, wants to bring his experience and connections to benefit the School District of Manatee County school board.
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Voters stream in and out of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall during the 2024 general election. However, many Manatee County races are won or lost during the primary election.
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The inaugural Under Armour Track and Field Nationals featured Daphne Quintal, and she ultimately placed sixth for pole vault among female middle schoolers.
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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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