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Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch members Judy Berlow and Susan Courter hold jugs of water to symbolize what it would be like to carry a bucket of water the same distance mothers and children walk to access water. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 19, 2022
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch to host virtual Walk for Water

Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch continues its annual Walk for Water fundraiser as a virtual event.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Rick and Jill Wellinger have fun modeling clothes during the fashion part of the event.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 18, 2022
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch hosts Divas and Dogs fundraiser

Residents model fashion from Venice's Twist Boutique and Sun Bug to raise money for the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Mike Taaffe, foreground, rows with his sons, Travis, middle, and Brandon, back, at Nathan Benderson Park. Taaffe is the new board chair at the park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 18, 2022
Rebuilt board is making waves at Benderson Park in Sarasota

Now named the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, the Sarasota nonprofit's board hopes to enact changes.

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The Pirate Battalion Drill Team displays the trophies from its district championship for Area 5 (courtesy photo).
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 18, 2022
Braden River High School heads for state drill team championships

Braden River High 's drill team wins six consecutive district title.

  • East County
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Speed limits will be raised to 40 mph on Lorraine, from University Parkway to Rangeland Parkway.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 17, 2022
Manatee considers new speed limits for Lorraine Road

Those who use Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch generally are please with proposed changes to speed limit.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2022
East County weather page photo: March 17

Pamela Williams captured this great blue heron helping out with the recycling in Country Club East.

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Manatee County Emergency Management Chief Steve Litschauer stands with Lakewood Ranch CERT President Jim Emanuelson, his "eyes and ears."
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 17, 2022
Manatee County Emergency Management provides behind-the-scenes tour in Bradenton

Manatee County's Emergency Management presents a behind-the-scenes look to Lakewood Ranch's CERT.

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Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh speaks to the crowd on the first day an ambulance began service in Myakka City in October 2020.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 17, 2022
Worker shortage limits available firefighter/paramedics in Myakka City

Manatee County has stopped its agreement to supply firefighter/paramedics on trucks serving Myakka City.

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This Lake Club home at 8315 Lucerne Loop sold for $2.05 million. Built in 2019, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,165 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 17, 2022
Concession home tops local sales at $3.8 million

Concession home tops local sales at $3.8 million

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Grace Hogie.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 16, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Grace Hogie

The Lakewood Ranch softball catcher smashed a home run March 11 against Gulf Coast High.

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The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team presented Lakewood Ranch resident Chris Olander with roses in the wake of her double mastectomy in February. Senior Ryan Combs (left) spearheaded the effort. Photo courtesy Angela Combs.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 16, 2022
Lakewood Ranch baseball players' act of kindness a beacon of light

Breast cancer survivor surprised with roses from Lakewood Ranch High baseball players.

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Tricia Farrington focuses all her attention on making pecan caramel apples
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 16, 2022
Kilwins owner says Waterside, Lakewood Ranch is in for a treat

A confectionery franchise finds a sweet spot at Waterside, Lakewood Ranch.

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Country Club residents Bill Thornton and Brenda Kahn are music lovers who attended My Hometown Jam last year and enjoyed eating at the Maggie on the Move food truck. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 16, 2022
My Hometown Fest returns to Nathan Benderson Park

The annual fundraiser festival benefits the Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota.

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Melanie Stern, a director of human resources for logistics for Bealls, shares information about herself to show the importance of first impressions.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 15, 2022
Project TEACH teaches east Bradenton fourth graders to dream big

Freedom Elementary students learn about new careers and think about their futures during Project TEACH.

  • East County
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Cyndel Flores says she is honored to automatically advance to the live show of "America's Got Talent: Extreme" as a result of judge Travis Pastrana hitting the golden buzzer for her breakaway sway pole act. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 14, 2022
Myakka stunt performer produces the buzz on 'America's Got Talent: Extreme'

Myakka City's Cyndel Flores takes the big stage to advance on 'America's Got Talent: Extreme.'

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