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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.

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By Ian Swaby
November 25, 2022

Fat Point Brewing to join UTC lineup in Sarasota by early 2023

The Punta Gorda-based brewery is opening a new location at University Town Center.

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By Ian Swaby
November 24, 2022

Manatee continues deploying firefighters, equipment to Lee County

More than a month after Hurricane Ian, Manatee County continues to support Lee County with resources.

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By Ian Swaby
November 22, 2022

Lakewood Ranch neighborhoods add community response programs

Polo Run has become the most recent neighborhood to add a Community Emergency Response Team.

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By Ian Swaby
November 21, 2022

Lakewood Ranch CDDs still dealing with hurricane impacts

Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority officials say that some issues from Hurricane Ian might not be resolved until 2024.

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By Ian Swaby
November 16, 2022

Lakewood Ranch clinic gives fat-burning demonstration during open house

Lifestream Family Medicine showcases its new service, which it says reduces body fat and builds muscle mass.

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By Ian Swaby
November 15, 2022

Organic farm struggles to survive in the wake of Hurricane Ian

Among the significant losses at Jessica’s Organic Farm in Sarasota were two nurseries that were ripped apart and the loss of trees and crops.

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By Liz Ramos
November 14, 2022

Renovated Linger Lodge RV Park reopens in east Bradenton

Linger Lodge RV Park weathered Hurricane Ian and is back open after repairs and improvements.

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By Miri Hardy
November 13, 2022

Wild Florida: Rain and wind place endangered air plants in peril

Myakka River State Park rangers collect specimens from damaged trees for future relocation.

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