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The Florida Department of Transportation will reconfigure the State Road 64-Interstate 75 interchange so it has only one off ramp. The new configuration should improve safety.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2017
Interchange work shifts into gear

New design at S.R. 64 will improve safety.

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Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Morgan Mulholland, winner of the Congressional Art Competition, will have her art on display in Washington, D.C.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 7, 2017
Lakewood Ranch artist earns Congressional Art award

Lakewood Ranch High School graduate heads to the U.S. Capitol to see her art displayed.

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Braden Woods residents wonder why a home in their neighborhood has been allowed to fall into disrepair.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 7, 2017
Braden Woods home in disrepair causes complaints

Braden Woods residents unsettled by dilapidated home in neighborhood.

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Culver' s of Bradenton (Ranch Lake Blvd.) owners Dori and Steve Sherman are this year' s recipients of the Gratitude Award.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 7, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Culver's owners receive recognition

Culver's on Ranch Lake Boulevard has raised about $50,000 for Manatee County Schools this year.

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Cheri Christiansen and Bryce Bennett will talk to teenage girls about self-love and confidence during a workshop at Four Pillars in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 7, 2017
Lakewood Ranch workshop aims to scrub away teen fears

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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A condominium at The Sound at Waterlefe sold for $785,000
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 7, 2017
The Sound at Waterlefe condominium sells for $785,000

Residential real estate transactions for May 22-26.

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John Izzo, Monroe, Wash.' s Eric Ciocco and Bradenton' s Ted Watson with their medals for completing the Riverboat series. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2017
Local man runs seven marathons in seven states in seven days

He and some friends took part in Mainly Marathon's Riverboat series.

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Dave Frantz.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2017
In brother's honor, coach champions cancer awareness

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Lauren Kvederis.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 06.07.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 06.07.17

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Tyrone Collins. File photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 06.07.17

East County High 5 Moments: 06.07.17

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Fireworks will be the main attraction. Photo provided by Flickr.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2017
Fireworks display to brighten Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch

An Independence Day celebration will be held July 1 at Nathan Benderson Park.

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East County sports roundup: 06.08.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 6, 2017
East County sports roundup: 06.06.17

East County sports roundup: 06.06.17

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Detour map. Courtesy of Manatee County.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 5, 2017
County anticipates partial Lorraine Road closure

A temporary detour on Deer Drive will take motorists to Lorraine Road destinations south of University Parkway.

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Jason Morales and Sammy Stoltz, two of the leaders attempting to get lacrosse into Lakewood Ranch High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch High offers summer lacrosse clinics

The school is attempting to start lacrosse programs for the 2017-2018 season.

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U.S. women' s eight team gold medalist Lindsay Shoop was the guest speaker on Friday to announce single day tickets are now on sale for the 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota. The event will be telecast by NBC network.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 5, 2017
NBC Sports to televise 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota

Agreement includes more than 10 hours of coverage.

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