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SunCoast Blood Centers is urging those recovered from COVID-19 to donate plasma. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area blood bank needs plasma from COVID-19 survivors

Lakewood Ranch blood bank officials say plasma levels are 'critical.'

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Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea said her proposed budget includes a 7.1% increase in the property tax base. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2020
Manatee County administrator presents $710.7 million budget to commissioners

More Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies included in $710.7 million FY 2021 budget.

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The School District of Manatee County is planning to have elementary students fully return to school in the fall while middle and high schools will have hybrid classes.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 25, 2020
Manatee school district lays out recommended reopening plan

Elementary students to return fully to school while middle and high schools will have hybrid classes.

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  • June 25, 2020
East County weather page photo: June 25

Richard Bottorff captured this mockingbird having a sip of nectar from a white bird of paradise in Rye Wilderness.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 24, 2020
Horsing around in East County

Camp participants spend time learning about horses, riding and doing arts and crafts.

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Traffic exits Interstate 75 southbound at University Parkway, because of a crash on the overpass in this FDOT traffic camera image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2020
Fatal crash blocks I-75 in Sarasota, Manatee counties

Florida Highway Patrol reroutes traffic for fatal I-75 crash in Manatee County.

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Debbie Andreacci and Beth Hocking. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2020
Million dollar effort for Peridia Golf and Country Club

Peridia Golf and Country Club residents collect almost two tons in food for Food Bank of Manatee.

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  • Neighbors
Although he never thought he would be an author, Central Park resident Bill Kopcsak publishes his first book. Now he's taking playwriting classes.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 24, 2020
Lakewood Ranch author treasures memories of 'Aunt Ruth'

Local writer publishes first book and starts writing plays.

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Manatee County Emergency Medical Services District Chief Mark Regis, Assistant Chief of Operations Larry Luh and paramedic Steven Wheler say the new station gives paramedics a place they can call "home" and space for training.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2020
Hospitals surge to help EMS in Manatee County

Improved turnaround time at Manatee County hospitals lets ambulances get back into action.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2020
Growth still on the rise in Lakewood Ranch area

Interesting projects flood into Manatee County for permitting.

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Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea said the second level would not be initially built out, however it could still be used for group functions. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2020
New Lakewood Ranch library will have two stories

Manatee County plans nearly double future library's size.

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Capt. Sandy McIver has taken over command of District 3.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 24, 2020
District 3 of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office has new leader

District 3 of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office has new leader in Capt. Sandy McIver.

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David Fink served as president of the board for the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation and board chair for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 24, 2020
New president of the board invested in the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund

New president of the board Invested in the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.

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The FDOT Operations Center on State Road 64 near Lakewood Ranch will operate as an early voting site.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 24, 2020
Lots of wonders for those living in Lakewood Ranch

Things to wonder about if you live in Lakewood Ranch

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Manatee County will distribute $17.5 million in CARES Act funding.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 23, 2020
Manatee County will hand out $17.5 million to those impacted by COVID-19

CARES Act funding to be distributed through Manatee County.

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