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The Preserve Golf Club General Manager Tim McGonegal said the golf course is undergoing a "mini-renovation" after years of steady deterioration. The course should be complete by Nov. 1.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 2, 2021
Facelift underway at Tara's Preserve Golf Club in Bradenton

Golf course renovation, new social events among changes at The Preserve Golf Club

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  • June 2, 2021
East County weather page photo: June 3

Darlene Edelman captured the beauty of the Braden River while kayaking in East County.

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Philip and Susan Morris sold their home at 16006 Foremast Place in the Lake Club to Tryn and Cindy Stimart, of Lakewood Ranch, for $3.6 million. Photo courtesy of Realtor Barbara Najmy.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 2, 2021
Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch/east Bradenton area sales at $3.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 17-21 in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas.

  • East County
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School District of Manatee County families and Manatee County residents protest the school district's mask mandate before the School Board of Manatee County's meeting.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
School District of Manatee County drops mask mandate

School District of Manatee County drops mask mandate

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Faust DeLazzer, a science teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School, asks his students if they're prepared for their exam.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
The final bell for Lakewood Ranch High couple

Two Lakewood Ranch High teachers retire from education after 46 years.

  • East County
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Hilton Hudson, a junior at the Out-of-Door Academy, says learning about brain health through the Brain Health Scholars program will help him when he pursues a career as a neurosurgeon.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
Brain Health Scholar program a smart choice in Lakewood Ranch

Inaugural east Bradenton participants say they experienced many benefits from the Brain Health Scholar program.

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Kaylen Rivers, a senior at The Out-of-Door Academy, is Harvard bound.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
ODA grad bound for Ivy League

Taylor Emmons Scholarship recipient headed to Harvard after ODA career.

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First grader Jordan McCarte listens intently as her reading buddy, Gia Giangrante, who is a fifth grader, reads "The Invisible Boy." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners irked by proposed school property tax referendum

School Board of Manatee County and Manatee County Commissioners disagree on election date for 1-mill property tax vote.

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Suncoast Aquatic and Nature Center Associates President and CEO Tomás Herrera-Mishler and Southface Institute Science Advisor Charles Reith stand with a pile of mulch that will soon be used as the foundation for a microforest.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 2, 2021
Microforest planned for Nathan Benderson Park

Microforest planned for Nathan Benderson Park

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Nicole Britton, the director of Development, Callie Cowan, the director of programs, and Lindsey May, the store manager for The Twig in East County, are excited for the nonprofit to open its second location.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
New Twig branch in east Bradenton

The Twig serves foster children and their families in Manatee County by allowing them to "shop" for clothing.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 1, 2021
Last days of school a circus in Myakka

Myakka City Elementary School fifth graders celebrate graduation with circus performance.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 30, 2021
Rowing champions crowned at Nathan Benderson Park

Sunday was the final day of the NCAA Rowing Championships.

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Bradenton's Rebekah Stewart rows in the No. 1 seat for the University of Alabama's 8+ boat. Stewart and Alabama finished fifth in their Saturday heat.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 29, 2021
NCAA rowers make a splash at Nathan Benderson Park

The NCAA Rowing Championships will finish Sunday morning, and two former Sarasota Crew rowers will be in the action.

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The School Board of Manatee County unanimously voted to remove the School District of Manatee County's mask mandate.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 28, 2021
School Board of Manatee County removes mask mandate

School District of Manatee County students and staff no longer will have to wear masks.

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Brendan Bengtsson won the 2018 wrestling state title (285-pound class) while at Braden River High, defeating Carter Harris of Harmony High 8-0. Bengtsson said he volunteers as a coach to help others feel what he after his win.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 28, 2021
Former East County state champs reflect on what the accomplishment means

The former winners tell 2021 champs from Lakewood Ranch and ODA how their achievements will be cherished in the future.

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