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Sarasota's Brian Levasseur enjoys a drink at Linksters Tap Room before the Governor's closer of bars hit at 5 p.m. Tuesday. In the background is the hand sanitizer he brought with him.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 17, 2020
Coronavirus updates for Lakewood Ranch and East County

Bar closures in Florida top list of coronavirus events effecting Lakewood Ranch area.

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During spring break, Mike Clark, a custodian at Ida M. Stewart Elementary School, helps clean the school. Students won't return to school until April 15.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 17, 2020
School District of Manatee County to close until April 15

School District of Manatee County to close until April 15

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The directive to close schools came from the Florida Department of Education. Sarasota County schools are currently on spring break.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 17, 2020
Sarasota, Manatee schools to close through April 15

The state of Florida is ordering schools to close until at least the middle of next month. Statewide K-12 testing has been canceled.

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Lakewood Ranch Town Hall and Town Hall North will be closed to the public until March 31.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 17, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall and Town Hall North to close

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall and Town Hall North to close

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 14, 2020
Steady flow at Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch Spring Art Show and Sale

Steady flow at Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch Spring Art Show and Sale

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 14, 2020
A professional touch on Lakewood Ranch Winter Fine Art Show

A professional touch on Lakewood Ranch Winter Fine Art Show

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As the School District of Manatee County closes schools to students until March 30, Malea Sauer, a custodian at Ida M. Stewart Elementary School, conducts a deep clean throughout the school.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 13, 2020
School District of Manatee County and Out-of-Door Academy closed to students

School District of Manatee County closed to students until end of March

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2020
USRowing postpones Olympic Trials, scheduled for Benderson Park, for at least 30 days

The move was made out of COVID-19 precautions.

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The Lucky Leprechaun 5K and Festival has been changed to a virtual run. The festival portion of the event has been canceled.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2020
Lucky Leprechaun 5K changed to virtual run

The move was made because of COVID-19 concerns.

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Dr. Huan Wang and 7D Surgical Vice President Scott Young talk about the new Machine-Vision Image Guided Surgery Platform.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 13, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center adds a "neurological GPS"

Machine-Vision Image Guided Surgery Platform comes to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

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Country Meadows' Jason and Karen Olivier have dealt with the ups and downs of Karen's MS.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 13, 2020
Bradenton woman tells story of perseverance during MS Awareness Week

Bradenton woman tells her story of triumph over multiple sclerosis.

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Country Club's Deborah Jernigan wears one of her creations.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 13, 2020
Art show looms in Lakewood Ranch

Art show looms in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2020
East County weather page photo: March 12

Bryan Veith captured this double rainbow over the No. 9 green at Heritage Harbour Golf & Eatery in East County.

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Manatee County athletic events have been canceled through March 23.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 12, 2020
Manatee County cancels athletic events until March 23

As of now, Sarasota County athletic events remain on schedule.

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Manatee County Public Safety Director Jacob Saur says the new system should help residents get the information they seek faster.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2020
Manatee County launches 311 call center

New system intended to improve customer experience in Manatee County.

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