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Former B.D. Gullett Elementary School principal Shirin Gibson will take on a new role as the executive director of curriculum and professional learning for the School District of Manatee County.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 11, 2019
Former Gullett Elementary principal earns new role with School District of Manatee County

Former Gullett Elementary principal takes on new position for School District of Manatee County

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Mill Creek's Chloe Craciun plays with a puzzle after attending story time at the Braden River Library Sept. 4.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 11, 2019
Lakewood Ranch library advocates hope for bigger library

Lakewood Ranch library advocates hope for bigger library

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East Manatee Fire Rescue District Capt. Paul Wren says the district converted striping on the back of firetrucks from blue-and-white to red-and-yellow. The yellow is much more visible to motorists, especially at night.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 11, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area first responders in line of fire

Fire chief in Lakewood Ranch says I-75 responses can be treacherous.

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The meeting will be held in the commission chambers of the first floor of the Manatee County administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2019
Manatee County Commissioners to finalize budget

Manatee County Commissioners to finalize fiscal year 2020 budget

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2019
Lakewood Ranch football moves to 2-0

The Mustangs beat Bayshore High 16-6 thanks to an opportunistic defense.

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 09.06.19
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 6, 2019
East County football roundup: 09.06.19

All three area teams were victorious this week.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2019
Apartment plans for Town Center Parkway in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County commissioners approve zoning changes in Lakewood Ranch area.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2019
East County weather page photo: September 5

Jeannie Sparks captures this ibis in a marsh along River Club Boulevard.

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University Park Recreation District Vice Chairman Michael Smith announces details of the plan during an Aug. 28 meeting. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2019
University Park Recreation District bond validation hearing set

University Park Recreation District bond validation hearing set

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Lakewood Ranch resident and Around the Bend Nature and Discovery Tours owner John Freeman is excited to create opportunities for children in Lakewood Ranch to be outside and learn about their environment.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man in search of discovery

Entrepreneur hopes for nature discovery in Lakewood Ranch

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From left, Braden River Middle School sixth-graders Ehab Bakhet, 11, Kyle Page, 11, and Peyton Lyn, 11, eat lunch in the cafeteria. Enlarging the cafeteria is one of the proposed renovations for the middle school.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 4, 2019
Board considers Braden River Middle renovations

School Board of Manatee County to consider renovations at Braden River Middle

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From left, Wendy Orlando with The Mark Wandall Foundation, Dan Sidler and Erik Hanson with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and Alicia Chalmers with Manatee Community Foundation talk before an event to educate nonprofits.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 4, 2019
Nonprofits learn expansion techniques

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance helps nonprofits struggling to find volunteers

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Riverview sophomore James Simmons (5) and senior Matt Garcia (23) take down Pirates sophomore runner Jay'Den Thibodeau.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 4, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Pirates football enters uncharted territory

Braden River is 0-2 for the first time since 2012.

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Ballroom dancing instructor Colton Gannon leads Dynasty Stars Program dancers, including Bryanna Schmidt (back right) and Sophia Slaughter (front right) in the tango.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch dance studio makes dancers stars

Ballroom dance program for special needs kids and young adults opens in Lakewood Ranch.

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Tara Golf and Country Club resident holds a sign to protest the proposed settlement agreement at a public hearing on the settlement agreement in March 2019. Manatee County commissioners delayed the decision. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 4, 2019
Tara development case still unsettled in Manatee County

Manatee County commissioners consider land regulation changes.

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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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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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