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Kara Kohler celebrates at Nathan Benderson Park after she wins the U.S. Olympic Trials’ women’s single sculls competition on Feb. 26, 2021.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 26, 2021
Rower lands Olympic berth at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Kara Kohler grabs the first U.S. Olympic Rowing Team berth in Sarasota.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 25, 2021
Two tied for lead after round one of WGC-Workday Championship at The Concession

Webb Simpson and Matthew Fitzpatrick both shot six under par.

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  • February 25, 2021
East County weather page photo: February 25

Karen Cesarski captured these palms at dusk in Lakewood Ranch.

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Manatee County School Board member Scott Hopes is one of three candidates for the county's acting administrator role. A decision will likely be made March 9.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 24, 2021
Manatee County will evaluate three candidates for acting administrator

Former Sarasota Commissioner Charles Hines not a slam dunk as other candidates come into the picture.

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Xan Wilson and Mariah Esparza. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 24, 2021
Kiddies celebrate Mardi Gras in Lakewood Ranch

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch introduces new celebration to children.

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Commissioner Vanessa Baugh is under investigation by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, which received a complaint Monday from Sarasota-based paralegal consultant Michael Barfield.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 24, 2021
Manatee County Sheriff's Office investigating Commissioner Vanessa Baugh

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh under investigation after complaint filed by Michael Barfield

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Windsong Acres resident Howard Duff says traffic on Upper Manatee River Road is congested. The roadway configuration at the entrance to his neighborhood at 10th Avenue East makes it hard for residents to get in or out. File photo.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 24, 2021
Priority shifts to Manatee County road projects

Road construction is a 'necessity' for Manatee County

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River Club resident Cliff Lathrop said he and his wife, Catherin Lathrop, will visit with their daughter for the first time in a year and a half after they receive their second doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 24, 2021
Anger, gratitude follow Lakewood Ranch vaccinations

Lakewood Ranch residents relieved to be vaccinated, but Premier site receives criticism from many

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  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 24, 2021
100 roses for Rose

Rose Bauer receives parade in Del Webb for 100th birthday

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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 24, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Community Campout fires up fun

From games to live music, campers had plenty to choose from at Greenbrook campout

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 24, 2021
More fun than B4 in Lakewood Ranch

Community Bingo in Lakewood Ranch pays off as a social event.

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O'Mariah Gordon leaves Braden River High as the most-decorated player in Pirates history.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 24, 2021
Special era of Pirates girls basketball ends

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Medical Assisting students Esbeydi Penaloza and Jackie Pizano go through how to teach someone how to use a walker.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 24, 2021
Healthcare workers on the way in Manatee County

Manatee Technical College goes to hybrid programs to meet increasing healthcare industry needs.

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Sarasota's Sean Ball is named the new head of upper school at The Out-of-Door Academy.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 24, 2021
Decades of impact at ODA

Longtime administrator/teacher Sean Ball is named the Out-of-Door Academy's new head of upper school in Lakewood Ranch.

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This Lake Club home at 16010 Topsail Terrace sold for $1,895,000. It has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,738 square feet of living area. Courtesy of Shanahan Merrill Group.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 24, 2021
Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton area home sales at $1,895,000.

Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton area home sales at $1,895,000.

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Aurora Pena and Theo Light, second graders at Tara Elementary School, appreciate the new and improved classrooms and cafeteria.They are also looking forward to using the new field and playground when they are complete.
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Declan Waters (left) of the Sarasota Paradise celebrates a goal against New York City FC II on Feb. 13 at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
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