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Layden Kraut, Sophia Marzonie and Isabella Moncion, first graders at B.D. Gullett Elementary School are all used to using laptops. Courtesy photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • March 10, 2021
A year of COVID-19: Schools adapt in east Bradenton

Parents, teachers say the School District of Manatee County has navigated the pandemic well.

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Braden River High School graduate Chloe Carnegie walks across the field with her diploma during the school's graduation ceremony at LECOM Park in 2020.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • March 9, 2021
School Board of Manatee County approves graduation date changes

Manatee County high school graduations will take place in the first week of June.

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Pine View senior Kaki France sings the National Anthem before Sarasota Polo Club play March 7.
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  • March 9, 2021
A Star Spangled Banner day at the Sarasota Polo Club

National Anthem always will play at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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Mason Wroe of Hillcroft takes a shot on goal in the first half.
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  • March 9, 2021
Horse play continues at the Sarasota Polo Club

Big Sunday upcoming at the Sarasota Polo Club with a St. Patrick's Day theme.

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Stock Area Sales Manager Debbie Urban stands in the kitchen of the Clairborne II model, which is 4,396 square feet under air and 6,961 total square foot with the lanai.
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  • March 9, 2021
Genoa debuts new models at Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch

With four new models in Genoa, the Lake Club of Lakewood Ranch secures the Parade of Homes' Best Overall Community Award.

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New College's Antonia Ginsberg-Klemmt will be the coach of New Crew SRQ.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2021
New College of Florida, SANCA announce rowing partnership

Nathan Benderson Park will be the home of the New Crew SRQ club rowing team.

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A COVID-19 vaccination is given at the Manatee County drive-thru vaccination operation at Tom Bennett Park. (Courtesy of Florida Department of Health-Manatee County)
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  • March 9, 2021
Florida's vaccine age requirement will be lowered to 60 by order of Gov. Ron DeSantis

Gov. Ron DeSantis: Florida's vaccine age requirement will be lowered to 60

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  • March 9, 2021
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Sarasota residents Brenda Zumbro and Linda Bates and Greenbrook residents Violet Cadavid, 9, Maya Cadavid, 5, and Lili Allen react to a stuntman being launched from a cannon.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 8, 2021
Wired at Nathan Benderson Park

Nik Wallenda's Daredevil Rally captivates Sarasota audience

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Lakewood Ranch's Blake Wood said he would encourage people interested in javelin to give the sport a chance.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 5, 2021
Lakewood Ranch senior spearheads javelin renaissance

The sport of javelin was reinstated by the FHSAA in 2018.

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  • March 5, 2021
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High school sports roundup: 03.04.21

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Manatee County Commissioners voted 4-3 to advertise the interim administrator opening Thursday in an effort to reach possible candidates.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 4, 2021
Manatee County Commission votes to advertise interim administrator opening

Manatee County Commissioners aim to expand pool of interim administrator candidates

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  • March 4, 2021
East County weather page photo: March 4

Don DiNunzio captured this photo of a sunset from his backyard in Greenfield Plantation.

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Lakewood Ranch High School theater students will perform in a virtual cabaret March 5.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • March 4, 2021
Ready to dazzle virtually in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High School theater students host virtual cabaret show.

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High school sports roundup: 03.03.21
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  • March 3, 2021
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High school sports roundup: 03.03.21

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