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  • November 4, 2020
Character matters, as does common good writes Lakewood Ranch resident

Lakewood Ranch resident writes letter to the editor as rebutattal.

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Petrosino’s Italian Deli & Market owners Kirk Anthony Henry (left) and Brenda Edens said the ability to increase their capacity has been financially beneficial.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 4, 2020
Phase 3 still not business as usual for Lakewood Ranch-area businesses

Full capacity? Masks? Lakewood Ranch area businesses differ how to move forward.

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Aubrey Bakar, an eighth grader at Carlos E. Haile Middle School, is excited to show at the Manatee County Fair for a second year. This year she's showing her pig, Gunner.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 4, 2020
This little piggy heads to the Manatee County Fair

East Bradenton FFA members thankful they can still show their livestock at the Manatee County Fair.

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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 4, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance goes outdoors

Lakewood Ranch, other local businesses connect at trade show

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 4, 2020
Final performance for Braden River High band

Members of Braden River's Marching Band of Pirates reflect on unusual season.

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Ethan Jarr.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 4, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Ethan Jarr

The ODA swimmer talks his best stroke and his philosophy on life.

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Lakewood Ranch Coach Pat Ancil, here chatting with sophomore Devlin Loynd at a December 2019 meet, said the team is taking many many safety precautions as possible this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 4, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs wrestle with COVID-19 safety issues

Lakewood Ranch is taking no chances this season.

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Chris Albright, a board member of the Sarasota Republican Club, fist bumps Tommy Gregory, who won a second term representing District 73 in the Florida House of Representatives.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 4, 2020
No close calls in East County elections in races for Manatee County commission seats, Manatee school board and District 73 representative

Mary Foreman unseats incumbent Dave Miner in the Manatee school board race while State Representative Tommy Gregory earns a second term for District 73. Manatee County commission races are runaways.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 4, 2020
Born to dance in Lakewood Ranch

New Mommy and Me Music Class gives Lakewood Ranch moms and their kids time to play while connecting with others.

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Tara Elementary School's Maya Taggert works on an assignment during class. Students and staff will see upgraded buildings with the renovation planned at Tara Elementary School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 4, 2020
Haile Middle, Tara Elementary projects moved up

School Board of Manatee County approves resolution to borrow up to $100 million to accelerate capital projects.

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Olivia D'Orazio, a member of Lakewood Leaders, wraps a Barbie and other gifts for Magic of Mittens.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 4, 2020
Volunteer hours hard for east Bradenton students to find

Lakewood Ranch-area students search for chances to volunteer in midst of the pandemic.

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Christine Johnson, the president of the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, said Manatee County's passing of the environmentally significant lands referendum will bring it more in line with other counties.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 3, 2020
Environmentally significant lands referendum passes in Manatee County

Manatee County voters overwhelmingly pass referendum to raise $50 million to purchase land for environmental protection.

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Vanessa Baugh will be back to represent District 5 as a commissioner for four more years.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 3, 2020
East County election results

A list of the winners in elections affecting the Lakewood Ranch area.

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Robert E. Willis Elementary School second graders Aubri Darpino and Ella Baas wear masks while at their desks.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 3, 2020
Manatee school district creates poll on face masks

School District of Manatee County wants to hear from parents and employees about the mask policy.

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East County's Johnnie Calloway gives talks about his life experiences to help others who might be considering suicide.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 2, 2020
Sarasota man urges suicide prevention awareness in advance of the Out of the Darkness Walk

Sarasota's Johnnie Calloway talks about his suicide attempts to raise awareness of ways to help others.

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