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ODA baseball (20-8) will play North Florida Christian (21-5) at 1 p.m. Monday at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers in a FHSAA Class 2A state semifinal.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 22, 2022
ODA baseball, Lakewood Ranch High softball headed to state tournament

The Thunder will play Monday in Fort Myers while the Mustangs will play Friday in Clermont.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 21, 2022
Braden River High graduates shine in many ways at graduation

Stoles, medals and cords show graduates' accomplishments in ceremony at LECOM Park.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 21, 2022
Emotional farewell to Lakewood Ranch High graduates

Rain delays graduation a day at LECOM Park in Bradenton, so seniors are primed for their big day.

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George Kruse offered the only dissenting vote.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 20, 2022
Proposed rezoning of east Bradenton property sent to state for review

Neal Communities seeks approval to increase density for the new neighborhood.

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Based on concerns from residents in the area, Commissioner Vanessa Baugh hopes to have a traffic circle installed at the intersection of Lorraine Road and Players Drive.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch motorists split over a planned traffic light or roundabout on Lorraine Road

Those who use Lorraine Road agree traffic control is needed but debate whether a signal or a roundabout is needed at Players Drive.

  • East County
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This year's Lakewood Ranch High graduating class will have to wait one more day to graduate as the School District of Manatee County makes scheduling changes due to weather.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 19, 2022
School District of Manatee County makes graduation changes due to weather

The Lakewood Ranch High graduation moved to Saturday, and Braden River High's graduation is set earlier than previously scheduled.

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The view from the VIP tent at TerraNova. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 19, 2022
Myakka City equestrian facility aims to a jump above the rest

Behind a $30 million investment, a young entrepreneur is taking big strides to turn the TerraNova Equestrian Center into a leading destination.

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    By
  • Su Byron
  • May 19, 2022
The best day trips from the Sarasota-Bradenton area

These locales offer an action-packed itinerary for a quick getaway, just a short drive away.

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Andre is the Lakewood Ranch Puppy Raisers’ token “black sheep.” (Photo by Heidi Kurpiela)
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • May 19, 2022
Raising puppies for Southeastern Guide Dogs is serious business

The Lakewood Ranch Puppy Raisers group lays the groundwork for a dog’s transition into more advanced guide dog training at Southeastern Guide Dogs.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2022
East County weather page photo: May 19

Gordon Silver captured this bald eagle sounding off along White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

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Lindsey Post and Karen Clark are led to the Manatee County Law Enforcement memorial by the Fraternal Order of Police's Phil Silva. The late Douglas Clark, Post's father and husband of Karen Clark, was honored with a plaque.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 19, 2022
Manatee law enforcement honors those who died in the line of duty

Deputy Douglas Clark, who died in 2021, was the first Manatee County law enforcement officer to die in the line of duty since 1987.

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Lakewood Ranch's Jim Hill, a retired career U.S. Marine, will play with the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble at the Tribute to Heroes Parade.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 19, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble features own veterans during holiday concerts.

Lakewood Ranch Tribute to Heroes Parade, Sarasota National Cemetery host concerts to honor veterans.

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The new span would be constructed beside Fort Hamer Bridge.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 19, 2022
Manatee seeks federal funding for second span of Fort Hamer Bridge

Funding for the east Bradenton bridge, among other initiatives, prompted a trip to Washington, D.C. by the Manatee County commissioners.

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Kristie Teal, development and event manager for Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation, checks out a butterfly as it escapes.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 18, 2022
Butterfly release in Lakewood Ranch honors those battling cancer and their caregivers

Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation hosted the event to raise nonmedical financial aid for patients.

  • East County
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  • Ian Swaby
  • May 18, 2022
Friday night snack in The Lake Club?

A 12-pound dog met a potential new friend — or for.

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