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Dick Vitale has raised more money for the Dick Vitale Gala than ever despite the pandemic.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 27, 2020
Dick Vitale raises the bar for gala fundraising despite the pandemic

The gala, usually held in Sarasota, will be virtual this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rashad West gives orders underneath a mask at Lakewood Ranch High football practice. West said the Mustangs won't have the advantage of low expectations this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 27, 2020
Lakewood Ranch football wants consistency and steady progress

The Mustangs are in year two under coach Rashad West.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Tracy Gapin has written his first book, "MALE 2.0: Cracking the Code to Limitless Health and Vitality."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 26, 2020
Lakewood Ranch doctor delves into men's health with his first book

Lakewood Ranch doctor's first book, "Male 2.0: Cracking the Code to Limitless Health and Vitality" now available.

  • East County
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April Tcherneshoff hopes the neighboring home will be rebuilt because it is too close to her home. The standard in Rosedale is a 12-foot minimum. The house is 7.6 feet away.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2020
Measure of concern in Rosedale

Builders might have to tear down homes built too close to their Rosedale neighbors.

  • East County
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Stacy McKee, development director of HOPE Family Services, accepts backpacks for the children at the shelter and a donation check from the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2020
East County clubs serve the community

Supply drives held by Cascades, Lakewood Ranch women.

  • East County
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Shawna Hicks-Cranston. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 26, 2020
Reconnection a welcome gift in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosts first in-person meeting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Palm Aire resident Leon Sickles spoke in favor of the project, adding the changes create the upscale community he and others desired.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2020
Palm Aire apartments approved in Manatee County

Site will have 315 luxury apartments instead of affordable housing.

  • East County
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Katie Kandel, a fourth grade teacher at Freedom Elementary School, is shocked to receive so many donations. She received 11 packages just two days after posting her list to the Adopt a Manatee County Teacher page. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 26, 2020
Lakewood Ranch community donates supplies to teachers

Community shows support for teachers with donations of classroom and cleaning supplies.

  • East County
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Hope Tudor, a freshman, uses the Bitmoji app to create an illustration showing the different hobbies she enjoys and things she loves like her three dogs, Belle, Rocket and Minnie.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 26, 2020
Braden River High School students share a bit of their lives

Students create animated environments to introduce themselves.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 26, 2020
Appreciation in the bag for Manatee County deputies

Manatee County Sheriff's Office accepts 300 gift bags from a group of thankful Lakewood Ranch women.

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Brilliant Harvest installs 705 solar panels on the arts center, new middle school building and Fox Field House at The Out-of-Door Academy. The school is expected to save $100,000 annually. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 26, 2020
ODA explores the solar system

Lakewood Ranch school installs its first round of solar panels.

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Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour residents John Overstreet and Jan Lane review preliminary plans for a disc golf course at Heritage Harbour's Central Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2020
Heritage Harbour targets disc golf

CDD considers adding the amenity at Central Park at Heritage Harbour.

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Chemotherapy doesn't keep Lakewood Ranch's Weston Hermann, center, from being an impact player for the Gulf Coast Flames of Ellenton.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 25, 2020
Lakewood Ranch teen fights cancer with ice in his veins

Lakewood Ranch teen fights cancer with Ice in his veins, motivates Dick Vitale to raise more money for the V Foundation.

  • East County
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East Manatee Fire Rescue District most recently opened a new station on Covenant Way in Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 25, 2020
Manatee County commissioners approve proposed fire merger

East Manatee, Myakka District merger takes next step in its merger.

  • East County
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High school football teams in Manatee County can begin playing regular season games on Sept. 18.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2020
Manatee County sets regular-season dates for high school football and volleyball

Fans of those sports will see their teams play in less than four weeks.

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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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