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Faith Bench, a math teacher at Braden River Middle School, received an award and check for being Educator of the Year.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 5, 2020
Braden River Middle teacher wins Educator of the Year

Braden River Middle School teacher wins Schools District of Manatee County's Educator of the Year

  • East County
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Senior Colin Castro dressed in 1980s fashion while junior Kaylen Rivers represented the 1970s. Castro was going for a "Miami Vice" look.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 5, 2020
95 and counting for ODA

Out-of-Door Academy's campus in Lakewood Ranch celebrates 95th year on 95th day of school

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Mike Weir, the Masters champion in 2003, is the only Canadian to win a major tournament.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 5, 2020
Catch big-time talent at the LECOM Suncoast Classic

The event will feature plenty of players who have tasted PGA Tour success, or are headed that direction.

  • East County
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The LECOM Suncoast Classic utilizes Juan Gutierrez's leadership abilities as a volunteer.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 5, 2020
Lakewood Ranch residents score important volunteer roles with LECOM Suncoast Classic

More than 400 volunteers have helped the LECOM Suncoast Classic become a top Korn Ferry Tour event.

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Mark Hubbard won the inaugural LECOM Suncoast Classic in 2019.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 5, 2020
Will 2020 LECOM Suncoast Classic make another star?

For Mark Hubbard, the road back to the PGA Tour ran through Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Lanto Griffin is fourth in the FedEx Cup standings. Photo courtesy of PGA Tour Media.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 5, 2020
From the Suncoast Classic to stardom

These five current PGA Tour contenders played in the inaugural LECOM Suncoast Classic.

  • East County
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Seath Lauer tees off during the first round of the 2019 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Lauer missed the cut, but is back for the 2020 tournament.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 5, 2020
Another shot at the Classic

A local golfer missed the cut at the 2019 LECOM Suncoast Classic. He's approaching the 2020 event differently.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jon Bullas was named a top 50 coach by U.S. Kids Golf.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 5, 2020
Laurel Oak golf instructor named top-50 kids coach nationally

Jon Bullas believes there's a different energy in the air when coaching young golfers.

  • Sarasota
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Jamal Aoudi gets on top of his opponent.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 5, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs wrestler finds a perfect match

The senior said wrestling has helped him become an all-around better person.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rucker turned 2 on Feb. 3. He is trained to identify and respond to anxiety cues, such as bouncing knees and crying.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 5, 2020
Manatee County has a hound with a heart

Therapy dog helps emergency providers deal with anxiety, stress in Manatee County.

  • East County
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Alexis Moss says she wants to focus her nursing career on psychiatric mental health.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 5, 2020
Future nurse receives lesson in bedside manner in Manatee County

Manatee Memorial Hospital nursing staff, MTC instructors help nursing student achieve dream.

  • East County
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Braden River Utilities manager Bob Simons said an effort to create metered billing for Lakewood Ranch Phase 1 irrigation also resulted in improved pressure.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 5, 2020
Meters solve uneven water billing in Lakewood Ranch

Half-million dollar investment by BRU to pay off for Lakewood Ranch community development districts.

  • East County
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Jackpot, a Boston terrier, shows his owner, Kim Parks, of Lakewood Ranch, some love.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 5, 2020
Doggy obedience on display in East County

Sarasota Obedience Training Club to host American Kennel Club-sponsored Responsible Dog Ownership Day.

  • East County
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Sarasota mechanic Robert Phothisack works on a car at Honest1 in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 5, 2020
Honest1 Auto Care hopes to live up to its name in Lakewood Ranch

Can Honest1 Auto Care live up to its name in Lakewood Ranch?

  • East County
  • Business
arth Fare’s Steve Schonwetter cooks up Bilinski’s brand no-casing chicken sausage for patrons to taste when the store opened Jan. 27, 2018.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 5, 2020
Lakewood Ranch grocer will close

Earth Fare chain to close all 50 stores, including location in Lakewood Ranch.

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