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  • April 16, 2020
East County weather page photo: April 16

Gordon Silver captured this red shouldered hawk perched in a palm at Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Anne Ross leads a community development district meeting from her home. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 16, 2020
Could future hold more remote government meetings in Lakewood Ranch area?

Social distancing forces government representatives to conduct business differently.

  • East County
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Nurses Noelle Clark and Shannon Zies take a break for pizza from Marco's Pizza. They say such donations from the community make them feel appreciated and help alleviate stress.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 15, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center gets front line support

Community steps up to support Lakewood Ranch Medical Center during COVID-19 crisis.

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Brooke Martin, a Girl Scout and senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, has earned her Gold Award, which is the highest achievement for a Girl Scout.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 15, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Girl Scout's passion leads to gold

Lakewood Ranch Girl Scout's passion project leads to award

  • East County
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Marcie Hackman helps her Gene Witt pre-kindergartner, Brayden, with a vowel sound art project.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 15, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area parents take on new role as teachers

Lakewood Ranch area homeschool families provide tips for those adjusting to online learning.

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Anthony Bavaro and Mikey Bavaro and their parents, Giovanna and Louis, enjoy spending time together with their dog, Luna.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 15, 2020
Challenge looms for Lakewood Ranch teen

Parents say their son ready to take on spinal injury rehab.

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Brad Moyer and his niece Julia Devecchio, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, have a quarantine-style prom since Devecchio's actual prom was canceled. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 15, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area seniors miss final important high school moments

Lakewood Ranch area high school seniors share disappointment over school event cancellations.

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Lakewood Ranch High senior Zack Weston said his video game time has increased since social distancing began.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 15, 2020
East County high school athletes turn to esports while stuck at home.

Do video games come close to the thrill of real sports?

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Tara Preserve Golf Club offers 18 holes of golf.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 15, 2020
Tara Preserve Golf Club up for sale in Bradenton

Homeowners wonder if new owners will try to develop the land.

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The accelerated project is part of the overall $80.8 million plan to widen 6.75 miles of I-75 from north of University Parkway to south of S.R. 64 and reconstruct the S.R. 70/I-75 interchange. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 15, 2020
Florida governor expedites I-75/S.R. 70 project

Less traffic due to COVID-19 leads FDOT to speed up work on I-75/S.R. 70 interchange in Manatee County.

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Scott Cooper will be the new principal at R. Dan Nolan Middle School starting July 1. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 14, 2020
Nolan Middle School to have new principal next year

East County schools to see some administrative changes in 2020-2021 school year.

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One-year-old Niko Rossi Sharma finds Easter eggs on the No. 3 hole of the King’s Dune Course in Lakewood Ranch. He is the grandson of Gloria Bracciano and Greg Van Natter.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 13, 2020
Everybody loves a bunny on Easter in the Lakewood Ranch area

Lakewood Ranch families submit their Easter Egg hunt photos.

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Resurfacing is being done on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard between Mallard Lane and River Club Boulevard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2020
Manatee County resurfacing section of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

Road construction in Lakewood Ranch should take about one week.

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This fish at Lake Uihlein at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch is in big trouble. It becomes a cormorant snack.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 13, 2020
At home with nature

nature

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The Sarasota Polo Ranch's Pippa Campbell shows the message as she rides in a makeshift Easter parade put together to entertain the residents at Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 12, 2020
A Grand Living Easter parade

A Grand Living Easter parade brings joy to Lakewood Ranch

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