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Bella Pasquale, a freshman at Braden River High School, edits the video her class created to inspire the school community. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 6, 2020
East County students create brave message

Braden River High School students work virtually to create video for school community

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Sarasota's Cindy Appel and Lakewood Ranch's Lindsay Roth grab lunch at Fast N Fresh at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch May 4. It was Appel's first lunch out since the shelter-in-place mandate went into effect.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2020
Pivotal time for restaurants in greater Lakewood Ranch area

Sarasota restauranteurs must persevere as their customers decide whether it is safe to return.

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Amy Caron, a staff member with Nate's Honor Animal Rescue, loads a van with food to deliver. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 6, 2020
Giving Challenge accepted in Lakewood Ranch

Donors come through for Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits during Giving Challenge

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Commercial real estate agents Michele Fuller and Stacy Rosenberg hope to attract users that will service the neighborhood and also compliment one another.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2020
Businesses flock to new plaza in Bradenton

School House Plaza is expected to open in summer off State Road 64 near Haile Middle School.

  • East County
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Parade organizer Keith Pandeloglou, the director of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities, had to cancel the Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 5, 2020
Virtual memorial replaces Lakewood Ranch parade

COVID-19 causes cancellation of Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Bob Rosinsky, the CEO and president of Goodwill Industries Manasota, had to furlough 600 workers.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 5, 2020
Goodwill's reopening a small dose of normalcy for Lakewood Ranch area

Treasure hunt in Lakewood Ranch begins again as Goodwill reopens.

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Manatee County reports no issues at reopened beaches.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 5, 2020
No issues at reopened Manatee County beaches

No issues at reopened Manatee County beaches.

  • East County
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In 2019, Karen Kay Lyvers, a senior, took gold in the girls pole vault (3.76 meters; 12.36 feet) at the state track and field championships at the University of North Florida.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 5, 2020
Daily sports memories: May 5

More track and field accomplishments lead the day's history.

  • East County
  • Sports
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said state drive-up testing results show Florida's infection rate for COVID-19 to be below 3% currently.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 5, 2020
Governor lauds Florida's COVID-19 testing in Sarasota

Sarasota's new COVID-19 testing site gets visit from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  • East County
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Restaurants on Lakewood Main Street began to see customers come back on Monday. They will have more space for them beginning Friday.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2020
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch closes to traffic to give restaurants more seating capacity

Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch restaurants open May 4 at 25% capacity under state guidelines.

  • East County
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Veteran Herman Martinez participates in the 2019 Tribute to Heroes Parade. The 2020 event was cancelled Monday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 4, 2020
Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch cancelled

Lakewood Ranch community asked to participate in a virtual tribute on Memorial Day.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's James Rivera.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 4, 2020
Daily sports memories: May 4

Track and field championships highlight this date for Sarasota and East County athletes.

  • East County
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Some stores and restaurants will have modified hours at Sarasota's Mall at UTC.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2020
Sarasota's Mall at University Town Center to reopen Wednesday

Mall at UTC takes safety precautions as it reopens this week.

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    A time to celebrate |
  • May 1, 2020
Evan and Alexander Rees

Twins Evan and Alexander Rees were surprised by Cardinal Mooney High School with signs brought to their home celebrating their graduation.

  • East County
  • Celebrations
Free coronavirus testing will be available to Manatee County residents on Saturday at four sites.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 30, 2020
MCR Health offers free coronavirus testing for Manatee County residents.

Sarasota, Bradenton and Parrish will host free coronavirus collection sites.

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