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Esther Halt. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 18, 2019
Riding to remember in Lakewood Ranch

Riding to remember in Lakewood Ranch

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The Concession's Ian Howard plays pickleball daily despite 24 surgeries that have set him back physically over the years.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 18, 2019
Multiple surgeries don't cut out his joy of life for this Lakewood Ranch man

Multiple surgeries don't cut out his joy of life for Lakewood Ranch's Ian Howard

  • East County
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Dr. Richard Aranibar, CEO Andy Guz and Director of Surgical Services John Hall stand in front of the new cardiac catheterization lab.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 18, 2019
After 15 years, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center continues to grow to serve community

After 15 years, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center continues to grow to serve community

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 18, 2019
Braden River Elementary School students stuck on learning

Braden River Elementary School students tape principal, assistant principal to wall

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U.S. Dragon Boat Federation President Andrew Szymanski; Visit Sarasota County Sports Director Shelby Connett; NBP Dragons paddler Beth Turconi; SANCA President/CEO Stephen V. Rodriguez; Operations Director Bob Whitford.
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 18, 2019
Sarasota bid lands major dragon boat event in Sarasota for Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota bid lands major dragon boat event in Sarasota for Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
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From front left, Braden River Middle School teachers and staff Jill Bergeron, Lannette Gillen, Heidi Enneking and Patty Sisson dance with other teachers and staff during the school's first Renaissance assembly of the year.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 18, 2019
Braden River Middle School teachers connect through dance

Braden River Middle School teachers, staff perform during Renaissance assembly

  • East County
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Girl Scouts Maia Bacchus, 8, left, and Olivia Hedrick, 7, right, use puffy paint to make non-slip socks for patients at Heartland Health Care Center as Hedrick's mom, Sara, watches as a parent volunteer.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 18, 2019
Girl Scouts need local volunteers in Lakewood Ranch

Girl Scouts need volunteers in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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Alana Kutt has advanced to the regional finals of the Drive, Chip and Putt competition.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 18, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Local golfer's drive sends her to major event

Alana Kutt is headed to TPC Sawgrass on Sept. 28 for the Drive, Chip and Putt regionals.

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Gracie Marston.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 18, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Gracie Marston

The Braden River sophomore talks her running origins and how her motivations have changed.

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Dan, Katie and Robert Powers are excited Manatee County has agreed to rename a baseball field at Lakewood Ranch Park in honor of Matthew Powers, who played baseball there.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 18, 2019
Tragedy sparks year of change in Manatee County

State, local officials look for ways to speed up safety improvements following teenagers' deaths.

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University Park Country Club co-owner John Neal and University Park Recreation District Chairman Bob Wood are pleased Manatee County 12th Judicial District Judge Edward Nicholas approved the issuance of bonds.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2019
Judge OKs University Park Country Club purchase

Manatee County Judge OKs bonds for University Park Country Club purchase.

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Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Executive Director Dari Oglesby and Amy Caron carry in a rescued dog.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch rescue takes homeless dogs from the Bahamas

Dogs left homeless by Hurricane Dorian have found shelter at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue in Lakewood Ranch.

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The first of three public meetings will be hosted at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2019
Manatee County seeks input on Lakewood Ranch library

Manatee County seeks input on Lakewood Ranch library

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2019
Braden River Bluegrass Festival draws big crowd to Linger Lodge in Bradenton

Linger Lodge in Manatee County hosts Braden River Bluegrass Festival

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2019
It's time to play ball in Heritage Harbour

Cal Ripken league opens fall season in Manatee County.

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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.
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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.
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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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