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Meals on Wheels PLUS driver Steve Gadberry, left, helps prepare bags of hot meals at the Meals on Wheels kitchen, in Bradenton. File photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 23, 2022
Meals on Wheels Plus celebrates 50 years of serving the community

The nonprofit, which in 2020 hit a total 11 million home-delivered meal served since its 1972 inception, now delivers more than 320,000 meals a year.

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The State Attorney General's Office said it will charge Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse with one count of driving under the influence for an accident April 20 on GreyHawk Boulevard. (File photo)
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 22, 2022
Florida State Attorney's Office files DUI charge against Manatee commissioner

George Kruse will be charged with one count of driving under the influence.

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Jennifer Santora, a former third grade teacher at B.D. Gullett Elementary School, helps Caley Ochoa with a math problem. Teachers will go through trainings to learn more ways of supporting students. File photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 22, 2022
Manatee School District implements new project to improve school climate

Thirty-three percent of students surveyed say the actions of fellow students hurt their performance, so the school district hopes Project Spark leads to better learning environment.

  • East County
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Mary Russell, 24, takes a bite of her gold medal at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. Russell won the women's 100 yard freestyle (1:30.34). (Courtesy photo)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 22, 2022
Del Webb swimmer makes a special memory at Special Olympics USA Games

Mary Russell, 24, won a gold medal in the women's 100 yard freestyle (1:30.34) at the event, which was held Jun 5-12 in Orlando.

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Stephanie Peabody's Brain Health Initiative has launched a collaborative program with the School District of Manatee County. (File photo)
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 21, 2022
Lakewood Ranch schools chosen to implement Brain Health Initiative collaboration

The School District of Manatee County will work with Brain Health Initiative to create a better learning environment.

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Cheney Morris. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 21, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Cheney Morris

The LRSA Lightning girls swimmer, who specializes in the individual medley, is headed to the 2022 AAU Junior Olympics in July.

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This Country Club East home at 7625 Haddington Cove sold for $1,837,000. It has three bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,835 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 21, 2022
Country Club home tops sales at $2.15 million

A Country Club home tops the week's sales at $2.15 million.

  • East County
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Some ponds in the Country Club have been showing signs of " brownification."
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 20, 2022
Area scientists study why Lakewood Ranch ponds have been turning brown

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority enlists scientists from the University of Florida to help with the "browning" ponds.

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One of the biggest tips Woodleaf Hammock's Gayle Sweda and her husband, Rich Sweda, have learned is to get low. It allows the perspective of the photo to change.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch residents learn better phone photography in a snap

The unique phone camera class at James Patton Community Park was offered by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.

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Emma Anthony, McKenzie Clark, Claire Davidson and Avery Goelz, former Lakewood Ranch High softball stars, are reunited on the Lakewood Ranch Rodeo of the Florida Gulf Coast League.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 20, 2022
Former Mustangs reunite in the Florida Gulf Coast League summer softball season

Four Lakewood Ranch High alums are on the 2022 Lakewood Ranch Rodeo of the Florida Gulf Coast League.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 18, 2022
Dad's Day Block Party at the Mall at UTC in Sarasota brings early Father's Day gifts

Former Buc Alex Smith and former Lightning player Ruslan Fendotenko thrill fans at Dad's Day Block Party.

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The administration area of the school has been reconfigured to have a single point of entry. Courtesy photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 17, 2022
Braden River Middle renovations near completion

The School District of Manatee County takes advantage of summer months to continue renovations, which include a newly configured administration area and a cafeteria expansion.

  • East County
  • Schools
Meals on Wheels Plus-Manatee's Amy Towery and Maribeth Phillips pick up a cool $5,000 from Sisterhood for Good's Lorri Kidder, the grants committee chair.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 17, 2022
Sisterhood for Good of Lakewood Ranch presents $76,850 in grants

Twenty-five nonprofits benefit from the generosity of the Lakewood Ranch women's group.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2022
East County weather page photo: June 16

Jack Kelley took this photo of a hibiscus in bloom in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.

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Adriana Buchanan, 9, said she had never played basketball before, but enjoyed learning how to dribble.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 16, 2022
Basketball camp fires up future Lakewood Ranch High players

The annual camp at Lakewood Ranch High also gives its current players a chance to coach.

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