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An overhead look at what will become Center Point at Lakewood Ranch. The CASTO project is located on the corner of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and University Parkway.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • January 2, 2022
2022 construction projects take shape in Lakewood Ranch

Another big year on tap for East County's formation.

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SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen says offerings in Waterside Place will take off in 2022.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 1, 2022
Southshore project in Waterside, Erickson Senior Living big stories for Lakewood Ranch in 2022

SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen says Waterside of Lakewood Ranch offerings will take off in 2022.

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This Lake Club home at 8372 Catamaran Circle sold for $2,965,000. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,160 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 31, 2021
Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area sales at $2,965,000

Eight homes in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas sell in excess of $1 million.

  • East County
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1. Jillian Herbst, Olivia Laney, Ella Dodge, Grace Hogie, Jayla Doust, Addyson Bruneman, Taylor Shepherd and Callie Bua rush to greet Cassidy McLellan at home following McLellan's walk-off triple.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 30, 2021
Top-10 moments of the East County sports season

Lakewood Ranch High softball tops 2021 moments with a state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County purchased this 161-acre plot of vacant land at the corner of S.R. 64 and Lena Road for $32.5 million in Oct. 2020.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • December 30, 2021
Manatee County ponders sale of its controversial 2020 land purchase at Lena Road and SR 64

Manatee County's plans for an operations center at Lena Road and SR 64 could be scrapped.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2021
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Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore stressed patience as the county continues to work on infrastructure projects to catch up with growth.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • December 28, 2021
Manatee County infrastructure, parks top commissioners' agendas for 2022

After Manatee County commissioners set the "groundwork" in 2021, they say plans will be put into motion in 2022.

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Carlos E. Haile Middle School students will have new classrooms when an addition is built on the campus. The addition will have 10 classrooms, adding 220 student stations. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 27, 2021
East Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch area schools prepare for population growth

School District of Manatee County, private and speciality schools plan expansions and new schools.

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Puppies wait to be vaccinated in Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's new intake building.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 26, 2021
Expansion at Nate's Honor in Lakewood Ranch nears completion

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue of Lakewood Ranch completes construction on intake building and training center.

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Santa collected the mail and headed toward the Lakewood Ranch area.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 24, 2021
Dear Santa, don't forget Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area

Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area students send their Christmas wishes to Santa.

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    By
  • Melissa Leduc
  • December 23, 2021
East County weather page photo: December 23

Karen Goodman captured this photo of a deer grazing at dusk in the Country Club community of Lakewood Ranch.

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Lakewood Ranch sophomore Sophie Lemus traces a ball in the air against Venice High. Lemus leads the Mustangs with eight goals as of Dec. 15.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 23, 2021
Mustangs girls soccer off to best start in six years

The Lakewood Ranch girls soccer team has raced to an 8-0-2 record

  • East County
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Nikki and Kim Williams experienced their own Christmas miracle, a kidney donation from Nikki to her mom.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 22, 2021
Lakewood Ranch woman's kidney the perfect Christmas gift for her mom

A year after a Lakewood Ranch mom receives a kidney from her daughter, both are doing fine.

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Declan Hudson, an All-American cheerleader from Braden River High School, is thrilled to visit Hawaii for the first time to honor veterans. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 20, 2021
Braden River High cheerleader performs in 80th anniversary Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade

After being named an All-American Cheerleader, Declan Hudson participated in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade.

  • East County
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Phillip Hartl stands outside of the entrance to the Linger Lodge restaurant on Dec. 13. His family purchased the property in 2016 and have overseen an extensive remodel of the property over the last year and a half.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • December 18, 2021
Linger Lodge Restaurant & RV Campground moves closer to reopening in Lakewood Ranch

Owners completing major renovation of the property's RV Park and parking lot in February. AND Owners say Old Florida appeal will remain at Linger Lodge.

  • East County
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