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Swimmer Dimiter Zafirov should be a state medal contender for Lakewood Ranch High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 21, 2019
Not all top East County athletes wear a helmet

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Many components on the larger multislide playground structure at Greenbrook Adventure Park are rusted or corroded. Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 will spend about $15,000 on repairs.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2019
Lakewood Ranch CDD plans playground repairs

Lakewood Ranch CDD makes repairs to playground at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

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Don O'Leary chats with East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Lee Whitehurst after finishing his last meeting. Whitehurst said O'Leary will challenge you to get something done if he feels it is=s important.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2019
Fire still burns for Lakewood Ranch resident

Lakewood Ranch fire service champion retires

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Aaron Ruben, vice president of development for CASTO Southeast Realty Services, said the company tried to be considerate of residential neighbors in its design of the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2019
Summerhouse project on horizon in Lakewood Ranch

Commercial, apartments in future for S.R. 64 in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Cops Corner
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  • Jay Heater
  • August 21, 2019
Driver cited for not having a license — for more than a decade

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports for the Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Palmetto 18-month-old Ryan Damico is a future artist in the making.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 21, 2019
Little folks' strokes in Lakewood Ranch

Let's Create Art lets little artists explore their creative sides in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bradenton Area Visitors and Convention Bureau Executive Director Elliott Falcione says the improvements will improve branding and the customer's experience.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2019
Manatee County plans Premier improvements in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County considers improvements at Premier Sports Campus to improve customer experience, attract collegiate play.

  • East County
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Rep. Tommy Gregory is hosting a series of Town Hall meetings in East County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 21, 2019
Dangerous roadways top representative's town topics in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area

Dangerous roadways, outdoor Florida, top town hall meeting topics in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area

  • East County
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InkaWasi owners Jimmy Arias, his wife Reina Kozlowski and their son Kleyver Zamora are excited to bring the flavors of Peru to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, which already has other international cuisines available.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2019
New restaurant spices up Main Street Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Main Street adds Peruvian flavors to food lineup with opening of InkaWasi.

  • East County
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A water clarifier is used as part of the water treatment process. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2019
Growth puts strain on Manatee County utilities

Manatee County utilities system plans improvements.

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Retired Air Force Major Lee Waters once used to "babysit" nuclear missiles.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 21, 2019
Bradenton retired Air Force pilot brings military stories to life

Bradenton retired Air Force pilot brings military stories to life

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Anna Shelby Dees.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 21, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Anna Shelby Dees

Lakewood Ranch High volleyball senior Anna Shelby Dees talks her commitment to volleyball and watching Jeopardy!

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K-9 department dog Ron, and his handler, Jerod Wolfe , prepare to get onto the helicopter for transport during a training exercise Aug. 20.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 20, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff's Office conducts K-9, aviation training in Bradenton

Manatee County Sheriff conducts K-9, aviation training in Bradenton

  • East County
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Stevie Freeman Montes, city of Sarasota sustainability manager, and Caleb Jameson
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 16, 2019
Teen's Sarasota beach project thinks inside the box

Caleb Jameson has been creating Turtle Safe Toy Boxes for just over a year.

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Manatee County will make sandbags available at its public works office. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 16, 2019
Heavy rain prompts flood warning in Manatee County

Manatee County officials say drivers should be wary while flooding conditions exist.

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