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Panther Ridge resident Jim Schneck, with his wife Martine Vande Weghe, finds his home on the map in relation to the construction project.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2019
FDOT shares plans for S.R. 70 improvements

Roundabouts on horizon for Lakewood Ranch area in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Pickleball is one sure bet as Manatee County builds a new park adjacent to Premier.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 6, 2019
Have you voiced your hopes for Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch?

Pickleball definitely is coming, but your opinion could form the way the area around Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch is built out.

  • East County
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Kim Stroud. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2019
Manate County names new human resources director

Manate County names new human resources director

  • East County
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Elliott Falcione said Premier Sports Campus could pursue a naming rights deal for its stadium in the future.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 5, 2019
Aquatics complex at Premier in Lakewood Ranch could be long wait

Manatee County director of parks and natural resources says an aquatics complex isn't high on the priority list at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to another cigarette robbery. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 5, 2019
Cigarette bandits strike again

Another Lakewood Ranch area gas station robbed of cigarettes.

  • East County
  • News
Three segments are being considered for widening or improvements.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 5, 2019
FDOT to hold hearing on S.R. 70 improvements

Widening S.R. 70 east of Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch is under consideration by FDOT in Manatee County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch kids enjoy page-turning celebration

Ranch Readers program completes first summer.

  • East County
  • News
Darenda Marvin, the planner representing Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, said the requested changes made sense from a planner's perspective.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2019
Lakewood Centre changes approved

Manatee County approves master-plan tweaks for Lakewood Ranch DRI.

  • East County
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Officials from Taylor Morrison, Pope Properties, Manatee County and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch joined for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the golf course at Azario Aug. 2.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2019
Taylor Morrison celebrates future Lakewood Ranch golf course

Taylor Morrison celebrates future Lakewood Ranch golf course for Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Darenda Marvin, the planner representing Schroeder-Manatee Ranch for the proposal, explains changes to commissioners.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2019
Manatee County approves changes to Lakewood Ranch master plan

Manatee County approves changes to Lakewood Ranch master plan

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2019
East County weather page photo: August 1

A fawn and mother deer at Myakka River State Park are captured by Gordon Silver.

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Country Club resident Romeo Turcotte has added landscaping and made other changes behind his home in Riviera to try to divert and absorb water, but the area still remains too wet.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2019
Drainage issues confound homeowners in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch CDD 5 works to resolve drainage issues from Lorraine Road berm.

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Steve and Becky Jarolin and Jayne Hackett review maps for proposed changes in Lakewood Ranch near their Eagle Trace homes after the July 11 Planning Commission meeting. They are worried about having four-story apartments nearby.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2019
Manatee County commission considers land-use changes

Manatee County Commission to consider apartments, other changes near Eagle Trace community.

  • East County
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CDD 2 Supervisor Jerry Twiggs, a condo owner, says condo residents have asked for years for a change in methodology, but the concept gained traction over the last year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2019
Lakewood Ranch CDD 2 assessments adjusted

Assessments to change for condos, homes in Country Club's CDD 2 in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Seven-year-old Emma Drehobl bounces a ball toward a fitness room to take a group picture with YMCA CEO Sean Allison before heading out on a field trip.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2019
New YMCA strategies afloat in Manatee County

Manatee County YMCA strives to stay relevant as market changes.

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