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Meals on Wheels PLUS volunteer Julianne Niebour, Meals on Wheels PLUS President and CEO Maribeth Phillips, Elks Secretary Brett Davis and Meals on Wheels PLUS Vice President Judi Bjork at the 2019 shoebox collection.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 3, 2020
Meals on Wheels collecting gifts for Manatee County seniors

Drive-thru gift collection for Manatee County seniors coming to Lakewood Ranch

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2020
East County weather page photo: December 3

This variety of water birds was captured by Gordon Silver after a heavy rain near Lakewood National.

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Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent for the School District of Manatee County, has been named Consortium of Florida Education Foundations' 2020 Star Superintendent of the Year. File photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • December 3, 2020
School District of Manatee County superintendent receives statewide award

Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent for the School District of Manatee County, was named 2020 State Superintendent of the Year.

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Dr. Audrey Davis is the new medical director of neonatology at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 3, 2020
Oh baby, new doctor's on the job at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial add a neonatologist to help with any birth difficulties.

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James Miller, the co-owner with his wife Misdee of the Sarasota Polo Club, says he will adjust safety measures as the season progresses depending on attendance.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 3, 2020
Sarasota Polo Club ready to open in a pandemic world

Sarasota Polo Club owners James and Misdee Miller hope fans will buy tickets in advance to help safety planning.

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A rendering of the 88,000-square foot facility that will include clinical services, an ambulatory surgery center and administrative offices. (Courtesy of Coastal Orthopedics)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 2, 2020
Coastal Orthopedics planning new Lakewood Ranch facility

Coastal Orthopedics is planning an 88,000-square foot expansion in Lakewood Ranch that will include clinical services, an ambulatory surgery center and administrative offices.

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Floyd C. Johnson and Flo Singer Johnson Preserve at Braden River protects a 44.5-acre parcel of land.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 2, 2020
Long-established committee hopes to advise Manatee County on environmental land fund

Manatee County environmental committee could play big role in protecting more land

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Hannah Marco and Sophia Gambrell. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 2, 2020
Students gobble up donations in Lakewood Ranch

Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center and Lakewood Ranch North donate food items to Hungers End.

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Eagle Trace resident Patricia McHugh (left) shows her concern about the Cox dealership, largely flooding issues in her case, in this Jan. 25 photo.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 2, 2020
Planned Cox Chevrolet lot challenged by appeal from east Bradenton residents

Appeal of east Bradenton dealership say plans violate county code

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Edward Goltsman is one local business owner who said he did not hear about the CARES Act program in time to apply. Goltsman runs a DJ service called sarasotaparty.com and owns Bottom Line Records. (courtesy of Edward Goltsman)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 2, 2020
Manatee County asks for CARES Act extension

Some Manatee County businesses may lose out on CARES Act grants

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This image of Lakewood Ranch High School was taken by a Manatee County drone while it was documenting irrigation infrastructure. (Courtesy of Manatee County)
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 2, 2020
Manatee County drone program takes off

Manatee County uses drones to inspect roofs, count infrastructure

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Braden River Soccer Club's U11 boys team is currently ranked 60th in the U.S.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 2, 2020
Skills, accountability the soccer goal for Braden River SC

The U11 club is ranked nationally by GotSoccer.

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Omer Danenberg-Lerner and Ashlynn Voorhees are off to college on gymnastics and acrobat and tumbling scholarships, respectively.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 2, 2020
Two Lakewood Ranch gymnasts persevere to earn scholarships

The pair fought through injuries and fears to find success

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(From left) Sharie Kelly, Jennifer Ramsey and Nabil Rezkalla. Kelly and Rezkalla co-own Riviera Mediterranean Grille, while Rezkalla and Ramsey are both chefs at the restaurant.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 2, 2020
EYE ON BUSINESS: Restauranteur's passion on menu at Mediterranean-Italian eatery in Lakewood Ranch

EYE ON BUSINESS: Chef, designer open authentic Mediterranean-Italian restaurant in Lakewood Ranch

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Mike Newhams, a science teacher, explains how to separate the layers of an onion to his students. Newhams loves having his class outdoors and at the center of campus so he can connect with other students and staff members.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 2, 2020
Sky's the limit in outdoor classes in Lakewood Ranch

ODA allows teachers to host their classes in outdoor spaces during pandemic.

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The Lakewood Ranch High School hockey team huddles together at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex in December. The team could call Lakewood Ranch home if an ice rink is built at Premier Sports Campus North.
  • February 18, 2026
First step taken for ice rink to glide into Lakewood Ranch's Premier Sports Campus
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Ability to Include's Grace Murby and Chris Collins are thrilled with a $10,000 grant that was presented to them by Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Executive Director Kate Mulligan to help build a universal soccer pitch.
  • February 18, 2026
Nonprofit makes its pitch for a new soccer field in Lakewood Ranch
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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.
  • February 18, 2026
Final month of $31.4 million renovation at Tara Elementary
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Braden River girls weightlifting brought home the FHSAA Class 2A state championship in Olympic style Feb. 12 at Lakeland's RP Funding Center. It marks the first in program history.
  • February 18, 2026
Braden River High raises the bar at girls weightlifting state championships
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General manager Desmond Hill brings warmth and ease to Lucky Pelican’s welcoming, neighborhood vibe.
  • February 18, 2026
Lucky Pelican's general manager shares how he keeps the restaurant flying high

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