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  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 4, 2015
CDDs to hold public meeting on roadshare agreement

CDDs 2, 5 and 6 have been working for a year to find a way to split maintenance costs on shared gates and roads.

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Supervisors Alan Haibach and Chris Hogan spoke up about the litigation with the Shores homeowners during the Oct. 26 Community Development District meeting.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 4, 2015
Waterlefe litigation with Shores residents inches toward resolution

After almost a decade of dispute, the issue of additional assessment fees may be put to rest.

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Layla Lockaby enjoys the hunt for candy.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 4, 2015
Stoneybrook hosts Trunk or Treat

Residents gathered to dish out candy, dress in their Halloween garb.

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The Village Idiots bike club uses Hidden River Trail as part of its route because it is a safer option to go between Lorraine Road and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 4, 2015
No stopping 'Village Idiots?'

Club utilizes Hidden River Trail Road despite regulation banning bicycles

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Longenecker's dream was to find a building full of history that he could renovate into his home. He searched the country but found a treasure he couldn't resist along the Braden River.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 4, 2015
Living large at 'The Lodge'

East County resident transforms old clubhouse into a cultural mecca.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Manatee County School District is putting $4.9 million more into the district's health insurance fund.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 4, 2015
Manatee County teachers, aids receive raises

For the first time in seven years, every Manatee County School District teacher is receiving a salary increase.

  • East County
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Mason Lee brings Beethoven back to life with his presentation.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 4, 2015
Gene Witt Elementary brings history to life

Students play the role of key figures in Witt's Living Museum project.

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Harvest United Methodist Church Rev. Steve Price tries to get out on the court at least twice a week.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2015
King of His Court

Harvest United Methodist Church co-pastor Steve Price won the National Men’s 50s Clay Court Doubles Championship Oct. 18.

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Braden River senior Ryan Walker won a pair of individual titles at the Class 3A-District 7 Swimming and Diving Championship Oct. 30. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 3, 2015
Braden River makes a splash at district meet

The Braden River High boys swim team finished second at the Class 3A-Distict 7 Swimming and Diving Championships Oct. 30.

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The market on Lakewood Ranch Main Street was open for 13 months and held once a month. File photo by Amanda Sebastiano.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 3, 2015
Farmers market to return to Lakewood Ranch

A change of venue opens the market to more vendors.

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Heritage Harbour South CDD Chairwoman Michelle Patterson hopes deputies focused just on Fairway Isles Lane will slow speeders.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 3, 2015
Heritage Harbour South CDD to receive update on speeding

Off-duty deputies have patrolled Fairway Isles Lane for a month. Have drivers slowed down?

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 3, 2015
Pirates blank Seminoles

The Braden River High boys soccer team beat Southeast 4-0 Nov. 2.

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Riverview's Keanan Dols won the 200-yard individual medley in 1:55.92.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2015
Rams golden in the pool

The Riverview High boys and girls swim teams both won Class 4A-District 6 Swimming and Diving Championships Oct. 31.

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Cathy Duguay and Rina Becker, of Lakewood Ranch, race to the finish line.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 31, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Main Street offers 12th annual Boo Run

Nearly 1,100 runners participated in the Lakewood Ranch Running Club event.

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Kinsey Weiskoff, of Bradenton, plays Cruella de Vil.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 30, 2015
Lakewood Ranch hosts annual Boo Fest

Hundreds enjoyed sights and frights at the Halloween-themed event, Oct. 30.

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