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Doug Wagner talked with Stokely Browne about her dreams and career goal of becoming a neurosurgeon or neuroscientist.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 22, 2019
Manatee County students explore horizons through Project TEACH

"How do you spell neurosurgeon?"

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  • Schools
The Lakewood Ranch softball team is headed to the final four for the second year in a row.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 22, 2019
Lakewood Ranch softball heads to second-straight final four

Lakewood Ranch softball heads to its second-straight final four in Vero Beach.

  • East County
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Former Lakewood Ranch High outfielder Logan Newton is hitting .427 on the season, 16th in the country, for James Madison. Photo courtesy JMU Athletics Communications.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 22, 2019
Local star now softball royalty with Dukes

Lakewood Ranch star Logan Newton now softball royalty with James Madison Dukes.

  • East County
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Calvin Hedgepeth.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 22, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Calvin Hedgepeth

The Braden River pitcher talks dog piles and his out pitch.

  • East County
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Cheri Coryea is the new Manatee County administrator.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 21, 2019
Manatee County Commissioners approve Coryea as full-time administrator

Cheri Coryea given full title after three months as Manatee County's acting administrator.

  • East County
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Dr. Stephanie Peabody conceived the brain health study.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 21, 2019
LWR Talks features brain health study

Speaker Stephanie Peabody says community round-table discussions about the Lakewood Ranch Study of Brain Health will begin in September.

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Ninety-five-year-old Robert Kanter, who earned a purple heart with the 101st Airborne Division in World War II, was honored with a float sponsored by his son, Lakewood Ranch Dental owner Michael Kanter.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 20, 2019
East County embraces its heroes in Lakewood Ranch

Fallen soldiers, veterans and current military members are center stage at annual Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 18, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High graduates follow their dreams

Lakewood Ranch High students celebrate their graduation at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
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Retired Army Sgt. Dave Daily of Mill Creek is the 2019 Tribute To Heroes Parade grand marshal.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 18, 2019
Career soldier the grand marshal in Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch

Career soldier the grand marshal in Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch

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A body was found behind the Dunkin Donuts in Lakewood Ranch on Friday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 18, 2019
No ID yet on body found in Lakewood Ranch

Female's body was found in vehicle behind Dunkin Donuts in Lakewood Ranch.

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San Marco Plaza, located off Natures Way, has never had an anchor tenant.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 17, 2019
Lakewood Ranch's San Marco Plaza lands anchor tenant

Franchise swim school plans to operate in an 8,500-square-foot location on Natures Way.

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Rev. James Golden represents District 5 for the School Board of Manatee County. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 17, 2019
East Bradenton school board member modifies meeting schedule

James Golden has changed dates for two Constituent Contact Meetings in Lakewood Ranch.

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English as a second language students gather for a picture together before separating into their academies.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2019
Braden River graduates sail toward future

Braden River High graduates Class of 2019.

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Tanks in Mote Marine's new Science Education Aquarium will hold more than 1 million gallons of water.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 16, 2019
Mote Marine picks builders for its Science Education Aquarium in Sarasota

Lakewood Ranch builder Willis Smith and its partner, Orlando's Whiting-Turner, get contract to build an iconic structure.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2019
East County weather page photo: May 16

Charles Haeussner catches a young alligator eyeing a limpkin on the shore of Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.

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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.
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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 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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