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University Park resident Marlene Meyer, who owns Marlene's Finds and Designs, repurposes customers' memorabilia into household items such as bracelets, napkin rings, purses, rings and more.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • August 4, 2021
University Park woman crafts special memory collections

Marlene Meyer repurposes customers' memorabilia into jewelry and household items.

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  • August 4, 2021
East County weather page photo: July 29

Pamela Williams captured this photo of a glossy ibis in the Hazeltine neighborhood of County Club East.

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Commissioner George Kruse says moving forward with a countywide trail system is a top priority. The only trails in the county not contained within a preserve are in Lakewood Ranch, such as those found at James L. Patton Park.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • August 4, 2021
Infrastructure, parks top list of priorities for Manatee County commissioners

Back in session with a busy period just starting, Manatee County commissioners explain their top priorities as budget season heats up.

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Amy Gorman and Angela Massaro-Fain. Courtesy photo
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  • Liz Ramos
  • August 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch sisters find time to play ball

Members of Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good enjoy Bradenton Marauders game.

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Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is limiting visitors to the hospital.
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  • Jay Heater
  • August 3, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center limits visitors due to rise in COVID-19 cases.

An increase in COVID-19 cases prompts Lakewood Ranch Medical Center to limit visitors to the hospital.

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In 2021, Panther Ridge residents Eamonn Barr, Samuel Barr, 15, Olga Zarlenga, Alice Barr, 12, Olga Ways, Danielle Lennon and Joseph Zarlenga opposed an amendment that would allow development of a 17-acre site near The Concession entrance.
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  • August 2, 2021
Panther Ridge residents continue to fight development project

Commission will decide whether to allow Concession Land Development to change its development plan to build 15 units on 17 acres.

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Aubrey Robbins.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 2, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Aubrey Robbins

The ODA rising sophomore talks her lacrosse career and her favorite school subject.

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Deanna Murchie and Susan Giroux show the new dog kennels they have added to their Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch site in Myakka City. Could the county benefit from a public-private partnership with the nonprofit?
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 30, 2021
Manatee County should slow down on building new animal shelter

If Bishop Animal Shelter donation comes to fruition in Bradenton, Manatee County might not need to build a new shelter.

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Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, works with Ted Lindenberg, the director of Books for Kids, to ensure volunteers can go into classes to read and distribute books. File photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • July 29, 2021
Lakewood Ranch rotarian receives award for Books for Kids program

Country Club's Ted Lindenberg receives Local Impact Award for promoting literacy.

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This Harbour Walk home at 553 Fore Drive sold for $1.5 million. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,701 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 29, 2021
Harbour Walk home in east Bradenton tops home sales at $1.5 million

Lakewood Ranch area real estate transactions include an Esplanade home that sells for $1.2 million

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Melanie Bevan, the chief of the Bradenton Police Department, Jennifer Gilray, the assistant director of MTC's east campus, and Jay Romine, the law enforcement program director at MTC, work to open a firing range and driving course
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  • Liz Ramos
  • July 28, 2021
MTC to have new firing range and driving pad in Myakka

MTC joins with the Bradenton Police Department to build a new shooting range and driving pad in Myakka City.

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The bridge over the Braden River, part of an extension of 44th Avenue east from Cortez Road to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, is 0.26 miles long.(Courtesy of Manatee County)
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • July 28, 2021
44th Avenue bridge over Braden River 75% complete

Manatee County provides an update on massive project that will connect Lakewood Ranch with Cortez Road.

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During Jack Wagner's younger days he was a top sailor in the Detroit area.
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 28, 2021
Lakewood Ranch centenarian became an exceptional sailor in Mackinac races

Centenarian Jack Wagner loving life at The Sheridan at Lakewood Ranch

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  • Neighbors
Dom DiMaio has stepped down after two years as president and CEO of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 28, 2021
Search for Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance leader begins again

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance would covet a leader who would stay longterm.

  • East County
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Dr. Jennifer Bencie, the Manatee County Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health, said without reaching herd immunity, COVID-19 has many chances to mutate into more contagious or severe strains. File photo.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • July 28, 2021
Delta variant rising in Manatee County as governor urges vaccinations

Manatee County health officer says children under 12 could spread COVID-19 to their classmates.

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