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Lakewood Ranch Junior Ranchers learn about agriculture through camp

Counselors help the kids learn hands-on lessons about cows, snakes and insects.

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  • June 11, 2025
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Law enforcement training center offers everything in one place: Myakka City
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  • June 9, 2025
Manatee County commissioners debate whether a hiring freeze is needed
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  • June 6, 2025
Manatee County 'only' granted $253 million for hurricane recovery

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Lakewood Ranch author shares advice for young professionals
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Foundation for Dreams receives $100,000 grant from Bishop-Parker Foundation
  • June 10, 2025
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One voice as lifetime puppeteer performs at Lakewood Ranch Library

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  • May 28, 2025
Center Point at Waterside is fully leased
  • May 19, 2025
Twisted Pit BBQ opens on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
  • May 16, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance presents its Next Gen Awards
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Tsunami Sushi continues to evolve with menu items aimed to please everyone

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  • June 11, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Junior Ranchers learn about agriculture through camp

Counselors help the kids learn hands-on lessons about cows, snakes and insects.

  • June 10, 2025
Manatee school board fires teacher accused of sexting student
  • June 4, 2025
Manatee school board will vote to give charters a cut of half-penny tax
  • June 4, 2025
Manatee school board wants fast process to find new superintendent
  • June 3, 2025
Haile Middle School teacher arrested on charge of lewd contact
  • June 2, 2025
Students begin high school early with Lakewood Ranch Prep Soar program
  • May 30, 2025
Two Lakewood Ranch High teachers retire after 38-year careers

Sports

  • June 11, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Parker Severs

Severs competed at the final round of U.S. Open qualifying on June 2.

  • June 11, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Special Olympics athlete has won more than medals
  • June 9, 2025
Local paddlers to represent Team USA in dragon boat championships
  • June 4, 2025
The East County spring prep players of the year
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Lakewood Ranch soccer player selected to 'Jewish Olympics'
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  • May 28, 2025
PGA Senior Championship a test run for PGA Championship at The Concession

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  • June 11, 2025
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  • May 21, 2025
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  • June 10, 2025
All aboard for Father's Day weekend fun at RealRail in Bradenton
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One voice as lifetime puppeteer performs at Lakewood Ranch Library
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Lakewood Ranch Farmers' Market offers produce and information
  • May 30, 2025
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  • May 22, 2025
Lakewood Ranch YMCA hosts senior fair
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Ranch Nite Wednesdays nears summer hiatus
  • May 19, 2025
Mona Jain Middle of Lakewood Ranch hosts its second annual Art Show
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Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation bets on new fundraiser
  • May 15, 2025
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  • May 14, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High School graduates hit the finish line
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Waterside Place honors moms with a special event
  • May 9, 2025
East County WWII veteran knighted into the Legion of Honor

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