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Ashley Moody and Rick Wells. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 26, 2021
Attorney general presents award to Manatee County Sheriff's Office

Florida attorney general presents Back the Blue Award to Manatee County Sheriff's Office

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A car sits in the middle of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard while waiting to complete its southbound turn, which began on Balmoral Woods Boulevard. Country Club residents said they fear an accident could happen because of this technique.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 26, 2021
Lakewood Ranch traffic signal plans come to light

Traffic lights coming to two Country Club entrances on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

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Peter DeAngelis was appointed to the vacant seat on the Board of Supervisors for Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4, which owns and maintains the common areas in Greenbrook Village, on May 19.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 26, 2021
Greenbrook fills Lakewood Ranch CDD seat with new treasurer

Greenbrook fills Lakewood Ranch CDD seat with new treasurer

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch Mustangs defeated Park Vista High 14-4 May 22 to become the Class 7A state champions.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 26, 2021
Lakewood Ranch softball rides offense to new heights

The Mustangs will have a chance to repeat as state champs in 2022.

  • East County
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Although Justin Alderman, a senior at Braden River High School, had his doubts about graduating high school, he will receive his diploma June 2.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • May 26, 2021
Degree of resolve for east Bradenton senior

Braden River High senior doesn't let challenges keep him from graduating.

  • East County
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Logan Newton. Photo courtesy JMU Athletics.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 26, 2021
East County High 5 Moments: 05.27.21

East County High 5 Moments: 05.27.21

  • East County
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Ava Olivero, a kindergartner at Tara Elementary School, picks strawberries. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 26, 2021
Gardens sprout at east Bradenton schools

Freedom and Tara elementary schools receive grant to develop gardens in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Scott and Sarah Stevens both graduated with a master's degree in analytics from Georgia Tech University in Atlanta May 7 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 26, 2021
River Club of Lakewood Ranch area family masters education

Father/daughter finish off master's degree in analytics in May at Georgia Tech.

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This Riverdale Revised home at 595 Mast Drive sold for $1.35 million. It has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 2,950 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 26, 2021
Riverdale home tops Lakewood Ranch-area and east Bradenton sales at $1.35 million

Residential real estate transactions for the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas for May 10-14.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Fifth graders Judah Casal and Colt Smith share the class' leadership project board they made to explain their project.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • May 26, 2021
A project with honor in Lakewood Ranch

McNeal Elementary fifth graders raise more than $3,000 to donate to Honor Flight.

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  • News
School District of Manatee County families protest to have the mask mandate removed.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • May 25, 2021
School Board of Manatee County expected to remove mask mandate

The School Board of Manatee County, which voiced unanimous support to remove the mask policty, will vote Friday to make its decision official.xt school year.

  • East County
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Commissioners James Satcher and Vanessa Baugh speak with Scott Hopes on May 25 after the latter was appointed county administrator.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 25, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners appoint Hopes to be administrator

Manatee County commissioners remove interim tag, appoint Scott Hopes as administrator.

  • East County
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Three administrators from Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools will be moving onto other Manatee County schools.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • May 25, 2021
Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools to see administrative changes

Three administrators from Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools will be moving onto other Manatee County schools.

  • East County
  • News
U.S. Army and Vietnam War veteran Herman Martinez plays the drums while on stage with Bradenton-based band Whiskey Blind. Martinez founded the Del Webb Association of Veterans and Military Supporters.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 24, 2021
Rockin' concert honors vets

Lakewood Ranch Tribute to Heroes Concert commemorates Memorial Day and honors veterans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 24, 2021
Ranchers put pop into lesson in east Bradenton

Gene Witt Elementary students learn from Myakka City ranchers about life on the ranch.

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