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The Preserve at Tara resident Jocelyn Duprey stands behind her home where she can hear traffic on the highway.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 31, 2017
The Preserve at Tara residents sound off about survey

Residents are concerned a proposed sound wall might not be constructed.

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Braden River Middle seventh-grader Sofia Figueras, and eighth-graders Izzy Rines and Sean Davis stand next to their Construction Challenge project.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 31, 2017
Braden River Middle School students feed the hungry

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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Out-of-Door Academy' s valedictorian Caitlin Camire is set for graduation.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 31, 2017
ODA valedictorian leads class into graduation in Lakewood Ranch

Hard work was key to senior's rise at The Out-of-Door Academy.

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Dr. John Yee, the medical director of Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine, has led his center to a national award.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 31, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center earns a feel-good award

Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine honored for its clinical outcomes, patience satisfaction.

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Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker delivers his proposed budget May 30.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 30, 2017
Manatee County budget on the incline

Administrator calls revenue increases an opportunity to 'set priorities.'

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East County weekend sports roundup: 05.30.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 30, 2017
East County weekend sports roundup: 05.30.17

East County weekend sports roundup: 05.30.17

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Sarah Bikos of the Bradentucky Bombers Roller Derby team reaches out to Lakewood Ranch' s Wayne Comegno, 5, who gets some beads.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 28, 2017
Tribute to Heroes Parade thrills Lakewood Ranch crowd

Thousands squeeze into Lakewood Main Street to honor veterans.

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Bugler John Veenstra plays "Taps" on Sunday at the end of a ceremony to dedicate a Blue Star Memorial Marker at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 28, 2017
Blue Star Memorial dedicated in Lakewood Ranch

Memorial at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall honors those who have served their country.

  • East County
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John Bean. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 25, 2017
East County sports roundup: 05.25.17

East County sports roundup: 05.25.17

  • East County
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Braden River elementary and middle schools were locked down on Thursday morning.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 25, 2017
UPDATE: Miscommunication caused lockdown of Lakewood Ranch area schools

Braden River Middle School had an unexpected lockdown this morning due to a Civil War rifle replica on campus.

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Braden River Middle and Elementary schools were on lockdown Thursday morning when a Civil War-era prop was mistaken for a working gun.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 25, 2017
Lockdown cleared at Braden River elementary and middle schools in Lakewood Ranch

A teacher's prop was mistaken for gun.

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Cops Corner
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 25, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports from the Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas

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Haile Middle School Principal Sharon Scarbrough will leave the middle school to be Braden River High School' s new principal.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 24, 2017
Choice to fill Braden River High principal role a born leader

Sharon Scarbrough leaves Haile Middle School to take same position at Braden River High.

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Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch Board member Rebekah Boudrie, board president Deanna Murchie and board member Susan Giroux, with rescues Dawson (left) and Burt (right) are excited about the opportunity to expand the organization.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 24, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Humane Society hunts for new space

Rescue group hopes to double or triple capacity with the move.

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The new DDI traffic pattern has made its debut at the University Parkway/I-75 interchange.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 24, 2017
You, too, can negotiate DDI in Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota area

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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