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Pat Neal said his Neal Communities is focusing on family home sales in Indigo more than ever before in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 5, 2019
Indigo and developer Pat Neal take a turn toward family homes in Lakewood Ranch

Indigo and developer Pat Neal take a turn toward family homes in Lakewood Ranch

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Dorian, Samantha and Steve Drouin at Braden River's graduation.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 5, 2019
Braden River High School graduate earns invitation to U.S. Naval Academy

Samantha Drouin wants to make a difference at the U.S. Naval Academy, and perhaps someday as a politician.

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Lakewood Ranch 5-year-old Charlotte Wells has her toenails painted by cosmetologist Aubrie Stevens.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 5, 2019
Sirius primping at Sunshine Kids event in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch spa owner Karen Medford provides a special pampering event for the Sunshine Kids at Sirius Spa

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James and Misdee Miller put their hard work and money into keeping the Sarasota Polo Club alive in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 5, 2019
Owners have more goals at Sarasota Polo Club

James and Misdee Miller thrilled with public's support after first season keeping the Sarasota Polo Club alive in Lakewood Ranch.

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Jake Krug, 16, won an ITF event in El Salvador. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch youth tennis player wins ITF tournament in El Salvador

His sister was the runner-up in the girls division.

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Valedictorian Adelaide Mahler told the graduates, "I plead with you to never limit yourself to a single narrative."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 1, 2019
Out-of-Door graduates honored in Lakewood Ranch

Out of Door graduates honored in Lakewood Ranch

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  • May 30, 2019
East County weather page photo: May 30

Larry Davenport captures a pelican coming in to roost at Jiggs Landing.

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Grapevine's Allison Imre gives advice about getting involved in the community, as she is doing here wth Venice's Lynn Massaroni at Bartending for a Cause at the Polo Grill & Bar in 2018.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 29, 2019
Mentors' advice comes at speed of sound in Lakewood Ranch

Jay Heater writes about mentors' program hosted by the Young Leaders Alliance in Lakewood Ranch.

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Parrish 4-year-old Charlie Hoffman is delighted to get close to Pete, a 1,700-pound Percheron at a Mounted Patrol Unit open house.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 29, 2019
Mounted patrol makes horse sense in Manatee County

Mounted patrol makes horse sense for Sheriff's Office in Manatee County

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Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Manatee County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 29, 2019
Thief gets bad news at Bradenton convenience store

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from the Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton areas.

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Heather Campese will perform at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing to benefit Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 29, 2019
Local comic to target online dating, women's issues in Lakewood Ranch

Three comedians on tap at Gold Coast Eagle in Lakewood Ranch to benefit Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption.

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Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea presented County Commissioners with a $1.5 billion budget Tuesday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 29, 2019
Manatee County administrator submits proposed budget

Manatee County administrator submits proposed budget which will be reviewed by commissioners in a series of public workshops.

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Kimberlain Zenon-Richardson will be the new principal at Braden River Middle School.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 29, 2019
Back to her teaching roots

New Braden River Middle principal previously was a teacher and assistant principal at the school.

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ODA Senior Ben Johnson will go to Scotland to continue his education.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 29, 2019
Out of Door Academy student to head to Scotland after graduation.

ODA graduate pursues his computer science dreams to the University of St. Andrews.

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Panelists Jennifer Rominiecki, Morgan Gerhart and Den Bebak with moderator Julie Henry at the "Gems of the Region" luncheon.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 29, 2019
Gem of a luncheon

Speakers discuss exciting area progress at Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance event.

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