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  • Jay Heater
  • April 23, 2025
Circus Arts Conservatory, Wallendas donate $125,000 to Nate's Honor

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue was selected as charity partner of the Circus Arts Conservatory and Nik and Erendira Wallenda's holiday spectacle, "Wonderland: Illuminate."

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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 23, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Rhys Klein

The Braden River senior threw six shutout innings in a pivotal district win.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • April 22, 2025
Dry weather prompts Manatee burn ban

The ban will remain in effect until at least April 29.

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  • Madison Bierl
  • April 22, 2025
Young actors love the challenge of 'Hadestown: Teen Edition'

It was a different kind of challenge for the Ovation School of Musical Theatre students.

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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 22, 2025
Traffic calming requests streamlined by Manatee County

The Traffic Management Division receives about 800 service requests a year, many of which are seeking solutions for neighborhood roads.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • April 22, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for April 7-11 in Lakewood Ranch

A Sapphire Point home on Hidden Oak Loop topped the week's sales at $1.7 million.

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  • Jay Heater
  • April 22, 2025
Kids get hooked on fishing in Lakewood Ranch

The Anglers Club of Lakewood Ranch along with Lakewood Ranch Community Activities will host a youth fishing clinic May 3.

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  • Madison Bierl
  • April 21, 2025
Longtime teacher gears up to conduct the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble

Owen Bradley has 35 years of experience teaching jazz, concert and marching bands.

  • East County
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 21, 2025
New Government Relations department promotes Manatee County

Ex-Apple recruiter and Senior Manager Stephanie Garrison has been chosen to lead the department.

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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 20, 2025
Dakin Bull Bash attracts hundreds to Myakka City

The Elite Bullriders Association event includes mutton busting, bull riding and barrel racing.

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  • Madison Bierl
  • April 20, 2025
Braden River Elementary showcases project-based learning at Innovation Expo

The first graders developed a love for bees and planted flowers to attract them.

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  • Madison Bierl
  • April 20, 2025
Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch raises funds for charity through Spring Fling

The proceeds will be split between the Primrose Children's Foundation and Mothers Helping Mothers.

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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 19, 2025
Shipley wins 2025 LECOM Suncoast Classic in five-hole playoff

The 2024 Masters and U.S. Open Low Amateur notched his first pro win in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Madison Bierl
  • April 19, 2025
'Hadestown' will be Braden River High theater director's final show

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall is leaving Braden River High after 15 years.

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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 19, 2025
Leaderboard tightens headed into final round of LECOM Suncoast Classic

Twenty-six players are within five strokes of the lead with one round to play at Lakewood National.

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