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It seems more people want a piece of Lakewood Ranch, even if they live outside its borders.
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  • Jay Heater
  • August 8, 2018
Don't cross the naming rights border in Lakewood Ranch

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is serious about protecting its Lakewood Ranch brand and will take legal action if necessary.

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Kristen Chapman sets up her classroom for the first day of school.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 8, 2018
School supplies in demand in Manatee County

Teachers try to make sure returning students are equipped.

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Braden River running back Brian Battie stiff arms a teammate during practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 8, 2018
Focus returns to football during preseason practice

Goals are in place for area high school teams

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2018
Manatee County maintains property tax rates

State error may cause more budget woes.

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Ron Ciranna, deputy superintendent, was placed on leave Aug. 6.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 7, 2018
Manatee deputy superintendent placed on leave

Manatee School Board chairman says an investigation is in its early stages and no conclusions should yet be made.

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Ron Ciranna was placed on administrative leave on Aug. 6.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County deputy superintendent on aministrative leave

Ron Ciranna, the deputy superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, was placed on administrative leave on Aug. 6.

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Richard Murphy
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 4: Richard Murphy

Meet the candidate.

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Alice Kaddatz
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  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board Seat 2: Alice Kaddatz

Meet the candidate.

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Charlie Kennedy
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  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 2: Charlie Kennedy

Alice Kaddatz challenges incumbent Charlie Kennedy.

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Jim Daniel
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 4: Jim Daniel

Three candidates challenge incumbent Scott Hopes

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Joe Stokes
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 4: Joe Stokes

Joe Stokes is a retired educator and school district official.

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James Satcher
  • By Observer staff
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County Commission, District 6: James Satcher

James Satcher runs for office.

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  • By Observer staff
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County Commission District 6: Carol Whitmore

Meet the candidate.

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John Colon
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 5: John Colon

James Golden faces John Colon.

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Golden
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  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 5: James Golden

James Golden challenges incumbent John Colon.

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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 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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