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Kaylen Rivers, a senior at The Out-of-Door Academy, is honored to be a part of the inaugural class of Brain Health Scholars.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 30, 2020
Lakewood Ranch research project requires student scholars from east Bradenton

Lakewood Ranch-area students are honored with their selection to the Brain Health Initiative's Scholars program.

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Second graders Ella Baas and Aubri Darpino spend time reading in second grade teacher Laurie Rahn's nautical themed classroom. The seafoam color of the classroom adds to Rahn's theme, Rahn says.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 30, 2020
Willis Elementary teachers love new space

Addition provides six new classrooms for Lakewood Ranch elementary school.

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The Manatee County resolution requiring face coverings in public when people can't social distance has been revoked.
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 29, 2020
Manatee County repeals mask resolution

Manatee County repeals mask resolution.

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The Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting death in Lakewood Ranch that occurred Sunday in Central Park.
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 29, 2020
UPDATE: Suspect named in domestic shooting in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Sheriff's Office names suspect in shooting death of Lakewood Ranch man.

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The fake website, which used pictures from the real Manatee Sheriff's County Office site, was traced to a domain in the Netherlands.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • September 25, 2020
Fake Manatee County Sheriff's Office website no longer active

The scammers used the names of real MCSO employees, but used fake call-back numbers.

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East County resident Amity Hoffman became enthralled with theater when she was 13 and discovered Loveland Center, a troupe of special needs actors, while working at the Venice Theater more than a decade ago. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 24, 2020
Bradenton woman creates documentary on impressive acts

Bradenton woman creates documentary on impressive acts

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  • September 24, 2020
Manatee Supervisor of Elections: Charles Williams Jr.

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  • September 24, 2020
Manatee Supervisor of Elections: Mike Bennett

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Dave "Watchdog" Miner
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  • September 24, 2020
Manatee County School Board District 3: Dave Miner

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  • September 24, 2020
Manatee School Board District 3: Mary Foreman

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Jill Eisenbeis, a library assistant, gathers materials for curbside orders. Braden River Library will start providing curbside service again Oct. 1. File photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 24, 2020
Braden River Library to offer curbside pickup

Curbside pickup will be available by appointment at any Manatee County library.

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  • September 24, 2020
Manatee County Court Judge: Melissa Gould

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  • September 24, 2020
Manatee County Court Judge: Kristy Zinna

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George Kruse
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  • September 24, 2020
Manatee County Commission District 7: George Kruse

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Manatee County Commission District 5: Vanessa Baugh

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