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Vanessa Baugh will remain the chair of the Manatee County Commission after a 4-3 vote went in her favor Feb. 23.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 23, 2021
After Manatee County Commission vote, Vanessa Baugh remains commission chair

Motion asking that Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh step down from her role as chair is denied 4-3.

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West Bradenton resident Mary Conway and Sarasota resident Alaina Martinez protest recent actions by Commissioner Vanessa Baugh. Conway said she is still waiting for a vaccine.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 23, 2021
Protestors demand Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's resignation

Dozens of angry citizens protest actions of Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh before Tuesday's county meeting.

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High school sports roundup: 02.22.21
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2021
High school sports roundup: 02.22.21

High school sports roundup: 02.22.21

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Letters rip, praise Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh.
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  • February 22, 2021
Lakewood Ranch area letters hammer, support Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh

Some call for Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's resignation, others praise her work to get a vaccination site in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 21, 2021
Hayden Buckley wins 2021 LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

Buckley won a three-person playoff at Lakewood National Golf Club to take the trophy.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bridge A Life President Danny Jones ran as the Greatest American Hero.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 20, 2021
Heroes run at 10th annual Bridge A Light 5K

Superheroes race at Nathan Benderson Park for the family support organization.

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Billy Kennerly tees off on the No. 1 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club. Kennerly would par the hole.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2021
Two tied atop leaderboard heading into Suncoast Classic's final day

Other golfers are not far behind the pair.

  • East County
  • Sports
A 79-year-old Michigan woman was killed in a head-on collision Friday evening on State Road 70 in Myakka City.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 20, 2021
One dead after head-on collision in Myakka City

State Road 70 accident in Myakka City leaves a 79-year-old woman dead and a 38-year-old man in serious condition.

  • East County
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Dawie van der Walt putts for par on the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National. van der Walt was four over par on the day and even for the tournament.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 19, 2021
Wind and rain affect scores on second day of Suncoast Classic

The weather at the LECOM Suncoast Classic was tough on its competitors.

  • East County
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High school sports roundup: 02.18.21.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 19, 2021
High school sports roundup: 02.18.21

High school sports roundup: 02.18.21

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Carole Cowan donated to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Foundation’s scholarships, of which Mary Weems was a recipient last year.
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  • Eric Snider
  • February 18, 2021
Strong Foundation

Long dormant, the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Auxiliary has been reanimated, and renamed, as it works to provide nursing scholarships in a high-profile time for the profession.

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  • Guest Author
  • February 18, 2021
Class Act: New Player in Town

The Players CEO William Skaggs shares the real-life drama of shepherding Sarasota’s longest-running theater company during COVID-19.

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 18, 2021
Style: Gray & Yellow

The Pantone colors of 2021 are a surprising change-up, like most things this past year. See what Lakewood Ranch-area shops carry items to help you coordinate with the new year.

  • LWR Life
Shelter Manatee Chair Pam Freni partnered with Banyan Coffee co-owners Abbey and Josh Schmitt on Kitty Koffee.
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  • Guest Author
  • February 18, 2021
Coffee with a Cause

Kitty Koffee pairs cute cats and delicious coffee for a buzz-worthy fundraiser benefiting the new Shelter Manatee.

  • LWR Life
Carlos E. Haile Middle School AVID students work on a presentation for class and practice their speeches.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 18, 2021
Progress Push

Doing well in college requires organization and study skills. The AVID program ensures students have what it takes to succeed.

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