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  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County Court Judge Group 4: Connie Mederos Jacobs

Meet the candidate.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 16, 2020
Horsing around the farm in East County

Hundred Oaks Farm's mini horse and donkey camp in Myakka teaches kids how to care for the animals while having fun.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County Commission District 7: Ed Hunzeker

Meet the candidate.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County Commission District 1: Priscilla Whisenant Trace

Meet the candidate.

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The roundabout at Rye Road/White Eagle Boulevard and State Road 64 is the first of three roundabouts planned for the S.R. 64 corridor.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 15, 2020
More S.R. 64 construction begins in Lakewood Ranch area

FDOT gears up for second roundabout on S.R. 64.

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Lakewood Ranch resident Patrick McCarthy, owner of a new Lakewood Ranch 3Natives franchise, hopes the area will enjoy 3Natives offerings as much as his family does.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 15, 2020
EYE ON BUSINESS:Juiced for success in Lakewood Ranch

3Natives franchise opens Lakewood Ranch location.

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Donna and Robert Masters enjoy their hobby of raising butterflies while being able to help the environment.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 15, 2020
Grace takes flight in Bradenton due to 'Butterfly Lady'

Bradenton's "Butterfly Lady" brings beauty to the Sabal Harbour neighborhood.

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 14, 2020
Myakka City woman dies in head-on collision on S.R. 64

Two-car accident on State Road 64 leaves a Myakka City woman dead, two children in critical and a Zolfo Springs man in serious condition.

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Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, adjusts her recommendation for opening schools to allow all grade levels to return full time in person, participate in a hybrid schedule or do e-learning.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 14, 2020
School Board of Manatee County approves new start date

First day to now be Aug. 17, and all students can choose to return full time, participate in a hybrid schedule or do e-learning.

  • East County
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Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, shares the recommendation to offer e-learning, a hybrid schedule for middle and high school students or have students return five days per week.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 9, 2020
School District of Manatee County adjusts reopening recommendation

Students will have the option to return to school full time, participate in a hybrid schedule for middle and high school or continue e-learning.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 9, 2020
Children 'act up' at summer camp in Lakewood Ranch

The Players Centre for Performing Arts offers Players in the Park summer camp in Lakewood Ranch.

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Vincente Garcia installs irrigation lines for landscaping along Lighthouse Drive, the "backbone" road of the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 8, 2020
Pandemic spurs development changes at Heritage Harbour

Developer says pandemic changed design plans to create a healthier environment.

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Christopher Lesser, the director of the Manatee County Mosquito Control District, said his department goes to extraordinary lengths to protect the safety of the public.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 8, 2020
The lowdown on mosquito spraying in Manatee County

Low altitude helicopter flights one needed aspect of Manatee County's mosquito abatement program.

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Sarasota Film Society President Renee Baggott and Vice President Trisha Calandra hope to get new feature films sometime in August.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 8, 2020
Lakewood Ranch theater reels from lost sales

Nonprofit tries to get creative to keep the doors open in Lakewood Ranch.

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New home and business construction in East County, such as this Woodleaf Hammock home, remain strong according to the county's tax rolls.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 8, 2020
Growth trends continue in greater Lakewood Ranch area

Approximately half of the growth in Manatee County attributed to the Lakewood Ranch area.

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