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East County

    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 10, 2019
ODA students embark on surgical education

STEM Day in Lakewood Ranch focuses on animal sciences.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 10, 2019
Four arrested following strong arm robbery in Sarasota

A man was left beaten in a Sarasota parking lot following an exchange coordinated through the app Let Go.

  • East County
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Students prepare to leave Tom Honsa's class before the bell rings at Lakewood Ranch High School on Wednesday, April 3.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 10, 2019
Teachers' turn to make their move in Manatee County schools

Community members need not worry about many teachers up and leaving Lakewood Ranch High School — or other schools — after former Lakewood Ranch Principal Craig Little and athletics director Shawn Trent both took positions with the new high school, noted t

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The 2018 red tide bloom prompted action both by grassroots groups and politicians.
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • April 10, 2019
Seek balance in red tide solutions

A lack of scientific data means there are no silver bullet solutions for red tide. Let’s strive to do the best we can with common sense.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Braden River JROTC members about to compete in the male armed platoon event kneel to pray prior to taking the field.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 10, 2019
You know the drill — 'Believe'

Braden River High JROTC drill team heads for state championships.

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    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 10, 2019
Record run for Doggies for Duchenne 5k

Just how much did the race raise? $20,637.

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Lakewood Ranch High alumna LaDazhia Williams, here hitting a shot against Maryland, saw NCAA Tournament action with South Carolina this season. Photo courtesy South Carolina Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 10, 2019
Former Lakewood Ranch basketball star reflects on her NCAA Tournament experience

Former Lakewood Ranch girls basketball star LaDazhia Williams reflects on her NCAA Tournament experience.

  • East County
  • Sports
Esteban Vega, 9, slides into a shot on goal for Braden River Soccer Club's U11 team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 10, 2019
Future soccer stars grace East County scene

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High Key Club members Lindsey Hyer, Nicole Hyer, Lucas Scott and Connor Chapman volunteered to stuff plastic eggs for Eggstravaganza.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 10, 2019
Eggs and alpacas at Lakewood Ranch's Eggstravaganza

Annual Eggstravaganza will have 27,000 Easter eggs scattered around the Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Tristan McWilliam.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 10, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Tristan McWilliam

The ODA freshman talks his running career and his stance on clowns.

  • East County
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Cops Corner
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 9, 2019
Bradenton woman scammed after online purchase

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Stephanie Peabody is the founding director of the Academy for Brain Health and Performance.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 9, 2019
Reasons to get excited about the Lakewood Ranch Study of Brain Health

Driving forces behind the Lakewood Ranch Study of Brain Health explain key components.

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    In Memoriam |
  • April 8, 2019
Glenna Irene Baker

Glenna Irene Baker, 93, of Bradenton died on March 18, 2019.

  • East County
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    In Memoriam |
  • April 8, 2019
Stephen William Henneberry, Jr.

Stephen William Henneberry, Jr. of Bradenton, Fla. passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

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    In Memoriam |
  • April 8, 2019
Scott William Soule

Scott William Soule, of Bradenton passed away March 26, 2019 at the age of 29; he was born on August 12, 1989 in Wareham Massachusetts.

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