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Lakewood Ranch resident Laurie Fox wants to help educate children about safety and the importance of first responders during her Safety Town event Oct. 12.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2019
Main Street hosts first 'Safety Town' event in Lakewood Ranch

Main Street hosts first 'Safety Town' event in Lakewood Ranch

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Eighth-grader Gianna Silipo attempts to brush Libby, left, and Lennon, right, at the same time. Silipo said she enjoys taking care of the pigs because they're loving.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 9, 2019
Haile Middle School pigs get new pen

New swine facility at Haile Middle School causes students to never want to leave

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Florida Department of Transportation Interstate Construction Project Manager Marlena Gore and FDOT Communications Outreach Manager Brian Bollas stand atop the new northbound I-75 bridge.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2019
Interstate 75 and State Road 70 construction on schedule in Manatee County

FDOT still on schedule for Spring 2021 project completion at S.R. 70/I-75 interchange in Manatee County.

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Matilda Hubbard.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 9, 2019
Gene Witt Elementary Beautification Day a family affair

At least a dozen parents, students and administrators come out to clean the Gene Witt campus.

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Brain Health Initiative Executive Director Stephanie Peabody, LWR Communities' Monaca Onstad, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Andy Guz and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen celebrate the hospital's donation.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center donates $316,000 to the Brain Health Initiative

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center donates $316,000 to the Brain Health Initiative

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Former Manatee County Administrator Ed Huzeker today he announced he will run for a commission seat.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 7, 2019
Ed Hunzeker files for Manatee County Commission District 5 seat

Longtime administrator adds name to 2020 Manatee County race.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2019
Mustangs football blanks Tampa Bay Christian

Lakewood Ranch is back in the win column after its first loss.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2019
Home sweet homecoming

Lakewood Ranch High School celebrates homecoming

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East County football roundup: 10.04.19.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2019
East County football roundup: 10.04.19

Two wins and a loss for area teams.

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A 75-year-old Lakewood Ranch man died in a three-car crash Wednesday on State Road 70.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man dies in three-car crash on State Road 70

Gary Peak, 75, died at the scene.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man killed in traffic crash

Lakewood Ranch man killed in traffic crash at S.R. 70 and Greenbrook Boulevard.

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Lauren Glynn and McKinley Moore. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area girls' cancer battle inspire fundraising gala

Lakewood Ranch Moms Group supports families impacted by cancer.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2019
East County weather page photo: October 3

Peter Miller captured this tree frog after a rain storm in Edgewater Sound in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 2, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area school promotes bicycle, pedestrian safety

Lakewood Ranch area school promotes bicycle, pedestrian safety

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From left, Lakewood Ranch High School senior Mariette Tomlinson, Braden River High School senior Madigan Wilford and Lakewood Ranch High School senior Joey Robertson beam with pride claiming the top prizes in the essay contest.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 2, 2019
Constitution's blessings praised in essays from East County seniors

Three East County seniors claim top prizes in School District of Manatee County's Constitution Day essay contest

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