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Monaca Onstad said the success of Organic Veggie Boxes has led to The Market at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 29, 2017
Farmers market to open in Lakewood Ranch

SMR executive wants to ensure The Market at Lakewood Ranch offers quality products.

  • East County
  • Business
The Wienermobile is headed to Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 29, 2017
Frankly, Wienermobile's appearance in Lakewood Ranch exciting

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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Manatee County Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Katie Gilmore says repairs will last until early 2019.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Manatee County makes water-wise investment

County starts repairs to Lake Manatee Dam.

  • East County
  • News
Officials say the watering schedule change will help minimize impact residents trying to use sidewalks in the evening, while also reducing issues with water pressure.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch to start new irrigation schedule

Changes to Phase I Lakewood Ranch's watering schedule Jan. 1 will improve water pressure, sidewalk usage.

  • East County
  • News
Benderson Development has decorated its shopping plazas in the University Parkway corridor with millions of Christmas lights.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Benderson Development lights up 300 acres of UTC

Developer has plans to expand and further develop its holiday light display along Cattlemen, University Parkway.

  • East County
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Dave Jaco says he's proud of the heart he displayed in the boxing ring.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 29, 2017
Area Hall of Fame boxer battled the titans

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Fort Hamer Bridge will help give rowing exposure in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding area, Trish Chastain said. Photo courtesy Manatee County.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 29, 2017
New bridge could attract area athletes to rowing

Shorter trip to Fort Hamer Park may make sense for Lakewood Ranch students.

  • East County
  • Sports
Evan Spiller (21). File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 29, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 11.30.17

East County High 5 Moments: 11.30.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Joshua Young.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 29, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Joshua Young

Lakewood Ranch's boys basketball junior talks dunking and superheroes.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 28, 2017
Manatee County moves closer to Premier Sports Campus purchase

Commissioners support buying the facility and will vote on the deal in December.

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  • News
A 21-year-old Lakewood Ranch man dies in a motorcycle accident at State Road 70 and Lena Road in Bradenton.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 26, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man dies in motorcycle accident

Crash occurs at State Road 70 and Lena Road in Bradenton.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 25, 2017
Cops Corner: Robber takes $300 from charity fundraiser for veterans

A roundup of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 24, 2017
Manatee emergency services asks public to identify AED locations

Officials say a directory of automated external defibrillators will help improve response times in emergencies.

  • East County
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Premier Sports Campus, in Lakewood Ranch, already hosts local and national sports training and tournaments. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2017
Premier Sports Campus purchase on agenda

County staff recommend Manatee County funds the $5.2 million deal with tourist tax dollars and impact fees.

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Becky and David Freidman, with son Maxwell, learn about the proposed Braden River Preserve and how the community would fund it, from Peggy Klimek, who lives down the street and is going door to door to talk with neighbors.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2017
Opportunity knocks for creation of park in East County

Friends of Keep Woods go door-to-door to establish Braden River Preserve.

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St. Barbara's Hellenic Folk Dance Group member Harrison Barakos gives a wave, while being cheered on by fellow dancers Maria Stylianoudakis and Gianni Cappelluti, as his name is called at the St. Barbara 42nd annual Greek Festival.
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