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Ted Bogusz, far left, and Anila Jain, far right, organized a graduation party for Bill Mariotti Friday, Dec. 11, at the USFSM Culinary Innovation Lab in Lakewood Ranch. Rocky the bull made an appearance.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 6, 2016
Lakewood Ranch resident earns degree of perseverance

After 30 years, Bill Mariotti goes back to school at the University of South Florida to earn his diploma.

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Braden River High School is currently 229 students over its capacity.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 6, 2016
Manatee County student overload should lead to construction

District's plans for new high school should be finalized in 2016.

  • East County
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Student safety, finding additional revenue sources and alleviating overcrowding in county schools are items on Dr. Diana Greene's to-do list for 2016.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 6, 2016
People to watch

Manatee County Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene focuses on capacity and revenue issues in the New Year.

  • East County
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Out-of-Door Academy Senior Class President Sierra Dickerson is adding another dance to the school's lineup and hopes to improve student-faculty dialogue with Town Hall-style meetings.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 6, 2016
People to watch

ODA Class of 2016 President Sierra Dickerson hopes to start up Town Hall-style meetings with school faculty members.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County School Board member John Colon hopes he can continue to help the board become more cohesive and cooperative.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 6, 2016
People to watch

The newest member of the Manatee County School Board, John Colon is focusing on school safety in 2016.

  • East County
  • News
Roy Lunn is known most for his design of the Ford GT-40.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 6, 2016
Your Town

Automotive innovator Roy Lunn honored at Lakewood Ranch Country Club luncheon; Lakewood Ranch High FCCLA students collect items for charity

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 6, 2016
People to Watch: Kyanne Merrill

The director of the Community Activities Corporation started her position in April.

  • East County
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Don and Vanessa Baugh, courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 6, 2016
Business Briefs 1.7.2016

Luhrsen Law Group relocates to Lakewood Ranch; Vanessa Fine Jewelry celebrates 10 years; California Pizza Kitchen leases spot at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Business
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 6, 2016
People to watch: Anne Ross

The new Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Executive Director started in November.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 5, 2016
Lake Club home on Topsail Terrace sells for $1.85 million

Nelson Homes Inc. sold the home at 16027 Topsail Terrace to William and Monna Morton, of Atlanta, for $1,850,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Manatee County graduation rates are up 2.2% from the 2013-2014 school year.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 5, 2016
Manatee County graduation rate increases, surpasses state average

The Class of 2015 saw a 2.2% graduation increase from the previous graduating class.

  • East County
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Residents raised concerns about the need for a signal at the entrance to Edgewater, on University Parkway, in 2013.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 5, 2016
Edgewater light nearly complete

Manatee County expects for a new signal on University Parkway, at the entrance to the Edgewater neighborhood, to go live Jan. 13.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High School band students competed against 14 other schools in competitions leading up to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Dec. 31.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 5, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High bands earn awards at Peach Bowl competitions

The marching and jazz bands won the Grand Champion Award prior to performing at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Dec. 31.

  • East County
  • News
The five horses were confiscated Dec. 22. Photo courtesy of Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 5, 2016
Neglected horses healing at Manatee County Sheriff’s Office farm

Five horses were confiscated from a property in Myakka City.

  • East County
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Braden River guard Deoni Cason was named to the Smoothie King Classic's All-Tournament team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 5, 2016
Pirates finish 2-1 in Holiday Classic

The Braden River High boys basketball team finished fifth in the annual Smoothie King Classic Dec. 28 through Dec. 30.

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