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Mora Jordan, an animal care specialist at the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch, works with Susan Giroux, the vice president of the nonprofit's board of directors, to take care of the animals, such as Princess, a pointer mix.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 28, 2021
Paws(itive) effort in Lakewood Ranch

Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch hosts Divas and Dogs fashion show fundraiser.

  • East County
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A "no outlet" sign shows Lena Road heading south on its northern segment doesn't connect to the southern portion of the road. An extension to create a continuous route between S.R. 70 and S.R. 64 has been accelerated. File photo.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 28, 2021
Manatee County commissioners swerve to meet road needs

Commissioners prioritize three East County road projects

  • East County
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Paige Royce and Emma Curry, first graders at Braden River Elementary School, sit quietly while reading. The school district says changes to the calendar next year will help address the learning gap in reading. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 28, 2021
Manatee County students will log more time in classroom

School District of Manatee County makes changes to 2021-2022 academic calendar in response to pandemic.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 27, 2021
Being fit a hit with kids in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch children run, skip and jump through drills at Fit4Kids

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 27, 2021
Lakewood Ranch acting class goes wild

Children use imagination, learn enunciation at Acting for Kids

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Registered Nurse Debbie Bottiger prepares a vaccine for a School District of Manatee County employee. Students who are at least 16 can get a vaccine through a partnership between the school district and MCR Health. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 27, 2021
School District of Manatee County offers vaccine to students

School District of Manatee County students who are 16 and older can book an appointment for Thursday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 27, 2021
Picnic honors Lakewood Ranch High Mustang band seniors

Lakewood Ranch High Marching Mustangs honor seniors and welcome incoming freshmen.

  • East County
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  • By Badger Bob's Services Team
  • April 22, 2021
Is it Time to Spring for a New A/C?

4 signs that say it is.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Gene Savar steps aside and acknowledges Janet Savar as she rides her bicycle through Del Webb. Some cyclists say it's important for pedestrians to acknowledge they heard a cyclist's bell or shout so the cyclist knows she can pass.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 21, 2021
Lakewood Ranch sidewalk debate runs in cycles

What is the most effective way for East County cyclists and pedestrians to share the sidewalk?

  • East County
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Ambassador Gaby Tovar holds a waffle cone filled with brambleberry crisp ice cream, one of Jeni's signature flavors. Others include gooey butter cake and brown butter almond brittle.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 21, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: Splendid opportunity

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams comes to East County area

  • East County
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Jeanette Wirz and Larry Naddeo. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 21, 2021
Sharing experience

Two Lakewood Ranch fishers want to share their knowledge with the community.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 21, 2021
Just another Nite at the Ranch

Tenured residents and Lakewood Ranch newbies enjoyed the food, games and company provided by Ranch Nite

  • East County
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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 21, 2021
Fine ride at Elks Lodge

From 1930s Fords to young sports cars, the Elks Lodge Car Show & Vendor Fair had them all

  • East County
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Braden River Middle School eighth grader Stephen Althoff pours water to be filtered as Griffin Hart holds the flask. Middle school students have an opportunity for credit recovery in core classes like science. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 21, 2021
In-person summer school returns

School District of Manatee County will offer summer programs June 7-July 15.

  • East County
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Braden River High senior Isaiah Cress lifts weights in preparation for the state weightlifting meet, to be held April 29-30 in St. Cloud.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 21, 2021
Pirate lifts performance to new levels

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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