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Tito's Stuart Campbell and James Uihlein and Hillcroft's Pippa Campbell have to put on the breaks as the ball changes direction.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 24, 2020
Another edition of Observer Cup in Lakewood Ranch

Another edition of Observer Polo Cup in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2020
Lakewood Ranch fires up fun

S'mores, live music and science on agenda for Lakewood Ranch community campout.

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Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club member and beach fisherman Steve Herich teaches the children how to be "good anglers" by caring for the environment and handling fish correctly.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2020
Lakewood Ranch youth hooked on fishing

Seminar at Greenbrook Adventure Park preps children for fishing tournament in Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2020
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer falls in state semifinal

The Mustangs lost 2-1 to Boone High.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 21, 2020
Fitness and fun all in one in East County

Fitness and fun all in one at Gullett Elementary

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  • February 20, 2020
East County weather page photo: February 20

Mary Kvederis captured this egret on the hunt in Mote Ranch.

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GreyHawk Landing's Walter and Carol Wulczak get sworn in to the county's land-use meeting Feb. 20.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2020
Manatee County postpones decision on Cox Chevrolet site in Bradenton

Commissioners grant continuance for Cox Chevrolet site in greater Lakewood Ranch area.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 19, 2020
Gullett Elementary principal dons wings of love

Gullett Elementary principal dons wings of love

  • East County
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Ellise Elmore, an Art Association of Palm Aire member, loves painting landscapes and foliage.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 19, 2020
Palm Aire art on display

Art Association of Palm Aire's art show gives residents an opportunity to showcase their creativity.

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Tyler and Amy Clites, team "The Newlyweds," showed good skill, time management and adaptability — all skills needed to become a Lego master. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2020
Myakka couple follows the Lego brick road

Myakka's Tyler and Amy Clites compete on 'Lego Masters.'

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Troopers Ryan Dwyer and Alec Ritter of the Florida Highway Patrol's Central Region Honor Guard lead the casket of Trooper Joseph Bullock into Bayside Community Church Feb. 13.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 19, 2020
Trooper's funeral in Lakewood Ranch stirs emotions, thoughts

Bayside Community Church in Lakewood Ranch hosts trooper's funeral.

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Laila Ward, an eighth grader at Mona Jain Middle School, and Nick Stanley, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, are given the School Board of Manatee County's Black History Month proclamation.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 19, 2020
Lakewood Ranch-area students win essay contest

Martin Luther King essay contest awards go to Lakewood Ranch High, Mona Jain Middle students.

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GreyHawk Landing resident Rex Cowden, with John Rhodes, said they have tailored their presentation to the Manatee County Commission based on the Planning Commission meeting last month. They shared details of their plan Feb. 12.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2020
Manatee County commissioners consider car lot's fate

Residents who oppose a possible Cox Chevrolet lot want their concerns heard at land-use hearing in Manatee County.

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Country Club's Michele Campbell, Summerfield's Lisa Cushman and Country Club East's Jacqeline Wezeman were instant friends. Cushman just moved to the area in August.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2020
Lakewood Ranch woman promotes friendship

New group celebrates women of the '60s in Lakewood Ranch.

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Paul, Mark and Rob Caragiulo, owners of Owen's Fish Camp, look forward to the new opportunities a restaurant in Lakewood Ranch will bring for them and the community.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 19, 2020
Lakewood Ranch lands big Fish Camp

Lakewood Ranch's new Owen's Fish Camp to recapture atmosphere of Sarasota location

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Evan Rowe (right), pictured here at the FHSAA Class 2A wrestling individual state championships from March 5-7, turned in an exceptional senior season for Braden River.
  • June 9, 2026
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Bridgewater's Jonathan Mullis, a local dad and business owner, wants to bring his experience and connections to benefit the School District of Manatee County school board.
  • June 9, 2026
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Voters stream in and out of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall during the 2024 general election. However, many Manatee County races are won or lost during the primary election.
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The inaugural Under Armour Track and Field Nationals featured Daphne Quintal, and she ultimately placed sixth for pole vault among female middle schoolers.
  • June 8, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Daphne Quintal
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The installation of span wire traffic signals on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard at the intersections of Gatewood Drive and Wood Fern Trail are two projects within Manatee County's "master vision" for speed management on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard between 44th Avenue East and State Road 64.
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More traffic signals coming to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

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