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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.

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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.

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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
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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
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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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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.

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  • 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.

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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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Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Supervisor Alan Roth says supervisors worry about parking at Town Hall, should a restaurant be developed on the Black Walnut site.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2017
Questions surround Black Walnut Cafe site

Lakewood Ranch IDA considers buying lot next to Town Hall to expand parking.

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A World Rowing spokesman said more than 8,000 fans packed Nathan Benderson Park on Sunday for the final day of the world championships. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2017
Rowing facility shows its mettle

Indicators suggest 2017 World Rowing Championships generated $18.65 million in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Lakewood Ranch High School's asphalt track will soon be resurfaced with a rubberized material, making for a more safe training environment for students.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch High set to have track resurfaced

Lakewood Ranch High School's track to be resurfaced this month, allowing for safer training conditions.

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