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Lakewood Ranch's Rich Bergman holds his newest book, "Alice McGraw Likes to Draw."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 14, 2020
Love of children sparks Lakewood Ranch author's work

Co-founder of Embracing our Differences in Sarasota and a key figure at the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee publishes his seventh children's book.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Country Club East home at 7413 Seacroft Cove was sold for $1,555,000. It has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,347 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 14, 2020
Country Club East home tops Lakewood Ranch area sales at $1,555,000

Lakewood Ranch area residential real estate sales topped by a $1.56 million home in Country Club East.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Diego Perilla, the chief operating officer of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, stands at the front door of the new ER at Fruitville.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 14, 2020
Emergency help on the way to Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's ER at Fruitville scheduled for Dec. 1 opening.

  • East County
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Kenna McSherry and Scarlett McSherry. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 14, 2020
Haircut for a cause in Lakewood Ranch

Greenbrook sisters donate hair to Locks of Love and Wigs for Kids to support those affected by cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, says families will be able to switch their learning modalities for the second quarter.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 14, 2020
School District of Manatee County allows parents to change on-campus, hybrid or e-learning choices in November.

Families in the Lakewood Ranch area will have the opportunity to change their learning modalities.

  • East County
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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
  • October 14, 2020
Manatee County to decide on Cox Chevrolet's east Bradenton plans

Manatee County to decide on Cox Chevrolet's east Bradenton plans

  • East County
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County commissioner Vanessa Baugh spoke to a group of about 15 people Monday to commemorate the first day of duty for Myakka's first ambulance.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • October 14, 2020
Officials, firefighters commemorate Myakka's first ambulance

Welcome committee sees off Myakka ambulance on its first day

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The house on Carnoustie Place will be demolished after utilities are disconnected and a permit is issued.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • October 14, 2020
Rosedale house built too close to neighboring home will be demolished

Ashton Woods withdraws variance request, agrees to demolish Rosedale house

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B.D. Gullett Elementary students Aubrey Balderama and her sisters, Mattison and Harper, wear pink shirts in honor of their grandmother, who is a cancer survivor. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 14, 2020
Pink Out gets personal in Lakewood Ranch

Gullett Elementary brings awareness about breast cancer with Pink Out Day.

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Lavontae Youmans (22) said he considers himself a power runner.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 14, 2020
Pirates running game bowls over opposition

A Braden River junior running back excels going downhill.

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Marissa Krone, an East County resident, is Parrish Community's No. 2 golfer. Photo courtesy Erin Lisch.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 14, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Coach bullish on Parrish High golf program

The Bulls have a bright future.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 14, 2020
100-year salute to Lakewood Ranch veteran

Surprise parade marks the 100th birthday of a Lakewood Ranch veteran.

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Laura Campbell, principal at Tara Elementary School, works with Averyanna Rivera on constructing a tower. Much like these towers, Tara Elementary will undergo construction during a renovation of the school. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 14, 2020
Lakewood Ranch-area school capital projects might accelerate

School District of Manatee County wants to take advantage of lower interest rates.

  • East County
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy's Reece Whatmore, a senior, and Harper Campbell, a sophomore, are EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassadors committed to educating people on how to protect local water resources. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 14, 2020
Ambassadors of change in east Bradenton

Two ODA students work to educate others on how to protect water resources.

  • East County
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Manatee County approved $32.5 million to buy land for a new county complex on State Road 64 near Lena Road.
  • By Brendan Lavell
  • October 13, 2020
Manatee County will spend $32.5 million for new complex at SR 64 and Lena Road

Manatee County's $32.5 million purchase of 161 acres in east Bradenton expected to host Sheriff's Office and public works facilities while expanding the lifespan of the adjacent landfill.

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Lakewood Ranch girls soccer defeated East Lake in sudden-death penalty kicks Feb. 17 to win the FHSAA Class 6A-Region 3 title.
  • February 18, 2026
Lakewood Ranch girls soccer advances to state semifinals
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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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