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Rotarian Don Weippert chokes up while accepting thanks from veteran Carl Moore, whose Home for Our Troops homes was made partially possibly by Weippert's $10,000 donation. Weippert challenged his colleagues to support veterans.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Elks host open house

Rotary, Rosedale women honor veterans

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2018
Pride is king of Nolan play

Nearly 50 students participate in "Lion King Kids."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Actor Steven Labine, as Capt. Wattage, shares his energy-saving tips with Inspector Iona Badge, played by Michaela Shapiro, during a performance at Braden River Elementary School
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2018
Capt. Wattage lights up learning

FPL performance teaches about conserving energy.

  • East County
  • News
A home in Lake Club, at 7939 Matera Court, recently sold for $1,051,200.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 31, 2018
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.05 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 15-19.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Florida First Lady Ann Scott reads with students. (Courtesy photo).
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2018
Your Town: Students read along with Florida's first lady

Stories from your neighbors.

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  • Neighbors
Diane Brune's name will be added to the John Clarke Humanitarian of the Year plaque.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 31, 2018
Philanthropist's turn to receive in Lakewood Ranch

Diane Brune is named the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's 2018 John Clarke Humanitarian Award winner

  • East County
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Braden River freshman Brandon Tackett has gone 15-2 since cutting weight from 113 to 106 pounds.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 31, 2018
Pirates freshman wrestler get on top following weight loss

He's excelled since dropping from the 113-pound class to 106.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's David Abremski, 61, participated in his second Orioles Dream Week this year. He returned because the experience brought a nostalgia trip, and he loves the game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 31, 2018
Lakewood Ranch man lives out lifelong Dream

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
The proposed site is just west of Premier Sports Campus. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2018
Manatee County School Board likes SMR land swap

School officials say a school site near Premier Sports Campus would be ideal to handle future growth.

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Gail Clifton prepares Carly for a riding lesson at SMART.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2018
Hero's a SMART choice for Lightning grant

Longtime volunteer named a 'community hero' by Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Summerfield resident and Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 1 Supervisor Laurie Fox is worried about speeding and other traffic conditions on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, including at its intersection with Clubhouse Drive.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2018
Lakewood Ranch roadway in need of change?

CDD supervisors worry about safety conditions on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

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Braden River Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Nicholas Leduc tests his students on the types of triangles.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2018
Manatee County education cost could rise again

School district says addition in tax makes sense.

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East Manatee Fire Rescue Training Officer Bob Mikulski watches firefighter Derek Parker perform a practice rescue. Mikulski is excited East Manatee can use the tower day or night.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2018
East Manatee Fire Rescue unveils new training tower

Training tower recreates high-rise scenarios.

  • East County
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Longtime SMART volunteer Gail Clifton leads Carly, a pony in SMART's carriage therapy program, out for lessons. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2018
SMART therapy program receives grant from license plate revenues

Grant will support a therapeutic carriage driving program in east Bradenton.

  • East County
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Samantha Castro and Savana Durr, who play for Real So Cal out of California, look at the 1991 Women's World Cup trophy this December at Premier Sports Campus. The facility has continual attracted top events.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 30, 2018
Don't be timid plotting Premier's future

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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