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Tristan McWilliam.
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  • 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
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Stephanie Peabody is the founding director of the Academy for Brain Health and Performance.
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  • 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.

  • East County
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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.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Lisa Vokey comes down the runway, showing off a casual fashion.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 7, 2019
River Strand 's fashion statement in Bradenton

Food Bank of Manatee benefits as models show off Pj's Boutique fashions at River Strand Golf & Country Club.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2019
Braden River High students won't forget this prom

"Forget-me-not" theme leads to unforgettable night at Grove in Lakewood Ranch.

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Ali Aoudi and Molly Lofthouse, both Lakewood Ranch High juniors, enjoyed a quick trip to the Eiffel Tower.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 7, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High students enjoy a prom date in Paris

Lakewood Ranch High School students enjoy their promo at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2019
It's a pirate's life in The Lake Club

Lakewood Ranch community raises awareness, funds for ALS.

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Dalila Ferreira and Margarita Fazioli, nurses at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, were rooting for opposing teams.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 6, 2019
Right time for Lightning Watch Party in Lakewood Ranch

Right time for Lightning Watch Party in Lakewood Ranch.

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East Manatee Fire Rescue's Lt. Eric Hoying and Battalion Chief Kyle Taylor are excited the new tanker trucks will improve response times and help guarantee tankers are available during emergencies.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2019
East Manatee Fire Rescue pumps up the volume

Lakewood Ranch area fire district adds two new tankers to its fleet.

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Thomas Gross
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2019
Suspect in 2012 Lakewood Ranch murder extradited from Israel

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office extradited Thomas Gross from Israel and booked him April 5 into the Manatee County Jail on a charge of first-degree murder.

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Manatee County Commissioner Misty Servia suggested the school district should consider allowing bus pickup to students closer than 2 miles from their assigned school to help reduce traffic congestion.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2019
Could public transit help Manatee County School District?

Manatee County, School District talk about ways to alleviate traffic congestion.

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Marcel Prive, who has owned in Tara Golf and Country Club since 1995 and lived there full time since 2004, said he was glad for the change even if he prefers no development there.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2019
Lake Lincoln has new option in Tara

Manatee County commissioners say no to commercial development but OK residential building.

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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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