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Project attorney Ed Vogler, center, regroups with his team after the meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2017
Planning Commission upholds future Linger Lodge connection plans

Despite negative vote, property owner will take its proposal to the county commission in August.

  • East County
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There will be four four-day sessions throughout June and July.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 8, 2017
University Park offers summer junior golf camps

There will be four four-day sessions throughout June and July.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2017
Vacation Bible School blasts up fun in Lakewood Ranch

Children have a 'very veggie' VBS.

  • East County
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University Park's Todd Kleperis shows two edible cannabis products during his presentation at an event held in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 7, 2017
Will new industry be a hit?

Investors sought for the fast-growing cannabis industry.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said a comprehensive plan developed almost 20 years ago might no longer be suitable and that has to be taken into consideration when considering changes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2017
Manatee County Commissioners say land-use changes based on law

Comprehensive plan includes future land uses homeowners sometimes overlook.

  • East County
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IL Conte Ristorante & Pizzeria's pizzaiolo (pizza maker) Simone Dimarco prepares the dough for the pizza he is about to make.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 7, 2017
The art of Italian food comes to Lakewood Ranch

New italian restaurant brings the taste of Italy to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Braden Woods residents and Friends of Keep Woods organizers Phil St. John, Gary Hebert and Brenda Russell say the Myara property could be combined with another to create a preserve on both sides of the Braden River.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2017
Conservationists hope to buy Myara property

Fundraising continues as new ideas are pitched for tract.

  • East County
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Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker said commissioners delivered his 50th and final budget message. "I' ve never had one with more money than I have needs," he said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2017
Manatee sheriff on patrol for funding

Starting a Lakewood Ranch patrol district still a long ways off.

  • East County
  • News
Libby Edwards sank a hole-in-one on the 16th hole of University Park Country Club' s course. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2017
East County sports roundup: 06.07.17

East County sports roundup: 06.07.17

  • East County
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The Players Centre for Performing Arts CEO Michelle Bianchi and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Director of Community Relations Monaca Onstad are eager to introduce The Players to Lakewood Ranch through a children-focused programming.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2017
Players Theatre writes new chapter in Lakewood Ranch

'Storytelling Theatre' introduces The Players' children's programming to Lakewood Ranch.

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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.

  • East County
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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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Amanda Parrish is serving as the EDC's interim CEO, and Elizabeth Cordes is the director of business recruitment and expansion.
  • April 10, 2026
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Angelina Goesch and her mom, Ana Goesch, founder of Dogs of Lakewood Ranch, pose with Ana's 4-year-old Golden retriever, Maple.
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The Dogs of Lakewood Ranch club allows canine lovers to network
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Manatee County's District 1 commission seat was left vacant after Carol Felts died suddenly Feb. 24.
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Construction has advanced quickly from Feb. 8 when this aerial photo was taken. The vantage point shows how close the school is from one of the runways at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
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Five more hotels are in the works for Lakewood Ranch.
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