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Lakewood Ranch's Joseph Novak, at 91, has had his 41st book published. (Photo by Jay Heater)
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 8, 2022
91-year-old Lakewood Ranch author keeps writing on human learning

Joseph Novak has written 41 books and published more than 150 papers on human learning, cognitive psychology in learning and concept mapping.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lori Boyd, Marketing Director of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
  • September 8, 2022
A Day A Local Family Will Not Forget

A 3-year-old’s visit to the ER turns into a positive experience.

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Lakewood Ranch beach volleyball player Ashley Pater said her court intelligence and communication skills are what make her an elite player. (Photo courtesy of Lorraine Pater.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2022
Lakewood Ranch beach volleyball player conquers national circuit

Next up for Ashley Pater is the 2022 FIVB Beach Volleyball U19 World Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
A rendering depicts the new Tax Collector's Office planned for Lakewood Ranch. (Courtesy rendering)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 7, 2022
New tax collector’s office planned for Lakewood Ranch

The bigger office will have 45 service stations as compared to the current seven in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Skyler Quigley. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 6, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Skyler Quigley

The Lakewood Ranch High freshman finished 15th out of 203 runners (22:22.10) at the Jim Ryun Invitational on Aug. 27 in Lakeland.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 6, 2022
Students have grand time at McNeal Elementary in Lakewood Ranch

The annual Grandparents Luncheon once again a festive gathering for both students and their grandparents.

  • East County
  • Schools
The animatronics lab will teach students about engineering, coding, costume design, visual production, audio production, lighting and more. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 6, 2022
Nolan Middle fosters creativity, tech skills with new animatronics lab

Students can learn engineering, coding, videography and more with mechanical-electronic puppets, thanks to an animatronics company focused on education through imagination.

  • East County
  • Schools
The home at 8456 Lindrick Lane sold for $3.05 million. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 6, 2022
Concession home tops sales at $3.05 million

A Concession home on Lindrick Lane tops the week's transactions at $3.05 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The remodel is taking place at Station 12 on the corner of State Road 70 and Verna Bethany Road. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 6, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue seeks to improve life at Myakka fire station

Bunk rooms are among the planned upgrades at Station 12 outside of Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
Fourth graders Lelia Rodriguez, Catalina Poole, Emily Topping and Molly Jae work collaboratively on an assignment. Each of them went to a different elementary school before attending Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 5, 2022
School overcrowding eases slightly with charter academy opening

The opening of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy slightly lessens the enrollment load at other local schools.

  • East County
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ODA senior Griffin DeRusso breaks free from the Oasis defense. DeRusso gave credit to the team's offensive line for opening wide holes for him. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 3, 2022
Lakewood Ranch's ODA uses rushing attack to start football season 2-0

Running back Griffin DeRusso leads a punishing Thunder ground game.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 3, 2022
Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard in Bradenton celebrates reopening

Labor Day weekend celebration provides opportunity to see additions to East County winery.

  • East County
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30-year-old Palmetto resident Michael Manuel, pictured with Valentino, participates for help with PTSD, and to learn a new skill. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 3, 2022
Equine therapy delivered with heart in Bradenton

East County's Hooves with HEART survives with donations and volunteers to benefit the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
High school football roundup.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 3, 2022
High school football roundup: Week two

East County teams go undefeated while most Sarasota teams struggle.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 2, 2022
ODA football runs over Oasis High

The Thunder beat the Sharks 51-29 in Head Coach Rob Hollway's home debut to move to 2-0.

  • East County
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Allen Clark set records at The Out-of-Door Academy. Now, his focus has shifted to his future, and what college he'll compete for.
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The only access point to Bradenton Estates II is proposed from 18th Avenue East.
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Manatee County Library Services Manager Tammy Parrott and Sue Ann Miller, president of the Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library, believe the second floor of the facility will be put to good use.
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Kelly Gilliland grew up in Sarasota and has now lived in Lakewood Ranch for 25 years.
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Left: Darrel Drury has lived in the Lakewood Ranch area for nearly eight years. Right: David Sessions has overseen the construction of dozens of buildings in the region in the past 35 years.
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Round and round goes the chatter about roundabouts in Lakewood Ranch

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