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Toquya Jones and Margaret Laughlin, food service workers at Braden River High, prepare lunch for students. (File photo)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 7, 2022
Free lunches no longer an option for most Lakewood Ranch students

Most East County schools will require parents to apply for free lunches based on need.

  • East County
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Lorraine Road will be widened to four lanes between State Road 64 and State Road 70.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 6, 2022
Manatee County's Capital Improvement Plan budget swells

A 50% increase in some projects is written into the budget estimate, with transportation taking the top priority.

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Ed Kelly said he likes to compete against himself while bowling — and he would likely do it more often with a bowling facility in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2022
Lakewood Ranch residents get their bowling fix despite no easy-access lanes

MVP Sports and Social provides an outlet for bowling fans despite the long drive to Bradenton's Bowlero center.

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New Goodwill Industries Manasota CEO and president Donn Githens joins with now retired Bob Rosinsky on Rosinsky's final day July 1.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 5, 2022
New CEO takes over at Goodwill Industries Manasota

Bob Rosinsky retires after 50 years with Goodwill to open CEO position.

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  • Ian Swaby
  • July 4, 2022
Another Fireworks on the Lake in Sarasota keeps them wanting more

Live music and a fun run add to the joy of the annual fireworks event at Nathan Benderson Park.

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John Horne, the CEO of Anna Maria Oyster Bar, is opening a restaurant at UTC.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 1, 2022
Anna Maria Oyster Bar headed to UTC in Sarasota in 2023

Restaurant CEO John Horne wanted to open a restaurant close to the Lakewood Ranch area.

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Caleb Lee and Harry Shaull sing and play guitar in "Off the Charts!" which features 20 songs spanning from the 1950s to now. Photo courtesy of Florida Studio Theatre.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 1, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre presents "Off the Charts!" in Lakewood Ranch

Florida Studio Theatre show at Waterside Place features songs from the 1950s to now.

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Ashton Banik practices swimming in aquatics camp. He went down the pool practicing his breathing.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 1, 2022
Pool just a part of YMCA's summer draw in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA is hosting camps that include arts and crafts, flag football, aquatics and more.

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Valerie Viands, the director of Manatee Technical College, hands Sarasota's Jasmine Redding her diploma. Redding has a job with Nurse Core and plans to work part time for HCA Florida Blake Hospital or First Physicians Group.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 1, 2022
Manatee Technical College fast-tracks grads into the workforce in Bradenton and Sarasota region

Many Manatee Technical College students secured a job before they even graduate.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2022
East County weather page photo: June 30

Gordon Silver photographed this cow along Masters Avenue in Lakewood Ranch.

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Country Club East's Nicole Pies has started Divorce Real Estate using her doctorate in psychology to help those in high-stress situations.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 30, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Realtor specializes in high-stress sales

Psychologist/Realtor Nicole Pies founds company Divorce Real Estate dedicated to people going through a divorce who want to buy or sell a home.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 29, 2022
What is liberty?

Americans want to be happy about their country on the Fourth of July. This year, it’s hard to cheer.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 29, 2022
Former city commissioner plays taps at area events to honor veterans

From wreath laying to taps ceremonies, our traditions ensure we never forget to thank those who sacrificed for our country.

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An artist's rendering of the future ArtCenter Manatee facility. (Courtesy image)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • June 29, 2022
ArtCenter Manatee moves closer to fundraising goal

ArtCenter Manatee has big dreams for a future expansion, and several philanthropic donors have helped them make it a reality.

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From planning to design and setting up, hundreds of hours are put into making Nathan Benderson Park's Fireworks on the Lake a reality. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 29, 2022
Fireworks company adds spark to Benderson Park's annual Fourth of July show

Pyrotecnico puts in hundreds of hours to create Nathan Benderson Park's Fireworks on the Lake.

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