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Abby Simpson delivers 61 goodie bags at the East Manatee Fire Rescue. Courtesy photo.
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  • February 12, 2020
McNeal student spreads happiness to children in Lakewood Ranch

Abby's Love spread happiness to children

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Country Club at Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Williams is an advocate for himself and others affected by hearing loss. He can use this remote control to change settings for the inner ear implant he got in 2011.
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  • February 12, 2020
Bradenton expo makes sense of hearing issues

Hearing Tech Expo and Clinic offers information, resources to those affected by hearing loss in Manatee, Sarasota counties.

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Faith Bench, a math teacher at Braden River Middle School, and her husband, Matthew, is in disbelief of her being named Educator of the Year.
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  • February 12, 2020
Simple math: She's No. 1 in Manatee County

Braden River Middle School math teacher named Educator of the Year in Manatee County

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George and Toby Loukmas said they are excited to help teach children water safety through the opening of their Goldfish Swim School franchise.
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  • February 12, 2020
New swim facility opens in Lakewood Ranch

Goldfish Swim School makes its debut at San Marco Plaza in Lakewood Ranch.

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Author Latoya Desamour talks about bullying with students at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School.
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Author teaches McNeal students about bullying

Author uses personal experiences to connect with students at McNeal Elementary

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Owen's Fish Camp opened in Sarasota in 2010. A second OFC is headed to Lakewood Ranch.
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  • February 11, 2020
Owen's Fish Camp hooks Lakewood Ranch location

Lakewood Ranch will be home to a second Owen's Fish Camp restaurant.

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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium officials hope funding from Manatee County will help them secure state and federal funding, as well. File photo.
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  • February 11, 2020
Tourist Development Council recommends Manatee County commit $1 million to Mote's City Island facility

The TDC board did not support a $5 million funding request.

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  • February 10, 2020
Dr. James Edmond Green

James Edmond Green, Ph.D., of Lakewood Ranch and Leakey, TX departed this world quietly and unexpectedly in the early hours of Feb. 1, 2019, after a life steered in the “fast lane” and filled with remarkable academic, professional and personal accomplishm

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Randy and Susan Mallitz are being honored by Temple Emanu--El for their philanthropy.
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  • February 10, 2020
Temple Emanu-El honors Lakewood Ranch couple

Temple Emanu-El honors Lakewood Ranch couple for their philanthropy.

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  • February 8, 2020
A taste of Greek culture in Sarasota

36th annual festival in Sarasota showcases Greek culture, cuisine.

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Angela Wester adopted Pepper from the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch one month ago.
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  • February 8, 2020
Valentine's in the Vines supports the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch

Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch hosts wine fundraiser at Bradenton winery, Rosa Fiorelli Winery.

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  • February 7, 2020
A rootin' tootin' good time at Gene Witt

A rootin' tootin' good time at Gene Witt father-daughter dance

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Planner Rachel Layton, representing Windham Development, says the requested change is consistent with development immediately around the site.
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  • February 7, 2020
Manatee County Commission wants to reevaluate roads plan

Lorraine Road project prompts discussion on roadway needs.

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Festival organizers began taking in food and other festival items at 4:30 p.m. because of the weather. The festival will reopen Feb. 7.
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  • February 6, 2020
Opening night of Greek Glendi in Sarasota canceled due to weather

Greek Glendi festival will continue as planned this weekend.

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  • February 6, 2020
East County weather page photo: February 6

Sharon Piotrowski captured this sunrise over a lake in Lakewood Ranch.

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