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By Jay Heater
December 5, 2022

Man dies in accident after his SUV strikes a cow on SR 70 in Myakka

The collision caused the 62-year-old LaBelle man to be ejected from his Toyota SUV after it overturned.

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By Jay Heater
December 4, 2022

Child seriously injured in University Parkway accident in Lakewood Ranch

A two-car crash sent the 6-year-old to All Children's Hospital in Tampa.

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By Ian Swaby
December 2, 2022

Leaking water causes turn lanes on Lorraine Road to shut down for repairs

Workers are filling a void beneath the road at the intersection of Lorraine Road and State Road 70.

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By Ian Swaby
December 2, 2022

Meals on Wheels Plus Manatee sees record donations but needs volunteers

So much food has come into Meals on Wheels Plus that the nonprofit says that more volunteers are needed to sort and deliver it.

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By Ian Swaby
December 1, 2022

East Manatee Fire Rescue plans to expand to handle growth

The five-year plan includes new facilities and vehicles, to complement staffing increases needed due to the area's rapid growth.

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By Jay Heater
December 1, 2022

Heritage Harbour of Bradenton has high expectations for lower scores

The Heritage Harbour Golf Course in East County reopened in November after a $2 million renovation.

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By Ian Swaby
November 30, 2022

Manatee eyes December completion for storm debris cleanup

The amount of hurricane debris in the Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City and University Park areas has been more than expected, a spokesperson said, though cleanup is expected by the end of the year.

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By Jay Heater
November 28, 2022

Manatee commissioner talks about her settlement with ethics commission

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said she wanted to set the record straight about her role in the Lakewood Ranch pop-up vaccination clinic in February 2021.