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Brittany McManus says staying positive is not always easy, but everyone should try. "In one split second, everything can change," she says. "Nothing is given."
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 17, 2019
Boating accident can't rob Lakewood Ranch woman's passion for life

Brittany McManus tries to focus on her blessings.

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Lakewood Ranch’s Andrew Hertzfeld, who hit a hole-in-one, amazed his golf buddies Michael Krasnoff, Merrill Hoyt and Lowell Lakritz. Courtesy photo.
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  • April 16, 2019
Temple takes swing for charity

Lakewood Ranch resident hits hole-in-one.

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Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Chairman Heather Williams welcomes Dominic DiMaio as the organization's new CEO and president.
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  • April 15, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hires new CEO/president

Dominic DiMaio, former Synovus Bank Division CEO, hopes to lead the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance into expansion.

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  • April 15, 2019
James C. Rardin Jr.

James “Jim” C. Rardin, Jr. of Bradenton, FL passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2019 at the age of 68.

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Jason Ward Tasler

Jason Ward Tasler, of Bradenton passed away Thursday February 21, 2019 at the age of 45; he was born September 11, 1973 in West Lake Village, California.

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Mary Jane Van Winkle

Mary Jane Van Winkle, of Bradenton passed away on March 5, 2019 at the age of 79, she was born April 27, 1939 in Golden City Missouri to Alma and Jessie Sides and later adopted by Edward and Jane Van Winkle.

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My View: Why we need Mote's new aquarium

Mote’s proposed Science Education Aquarium in Benderson Park will further the region as a leading center for marine science, education and discoveries.

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Hannah Storbeak of Summerfield managed to gather quite a few eggs.
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 13, 2019
An Eggstravagant time in Lakewood Ranch

Thousands of plastic eggs at the Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch for Eggstravaganza.

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Sisterhood for Good member Wanda Martinetto models a dress from Worth New York.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 13, 2019
Bold fashion in Lakewood Ranch during Spring Sensations

Lakewood Ranch nonprofit Sisterhood for Good raises funds for the community during fashion show at the Grove.

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This year’s Dick Vitale Gala will begin with a “Celebrity Meet & Greet Private Pre-Party” at 6 p.m. and include entertainment from Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, one of the original "Jersey Boys."
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  • April 12, 2019
Dick Vitale Gala releases more info on 2019 event

The gala will be held May 10 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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Linger Lodge currently is approved for 104 RV sites.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 11, 2019
Linger Lodge RV park changes in works

Manatee County Planning Commission endorses concept.

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The Old Braden River Historical Society worked with the county to complete a replica fishing cabin for Jiggs Landing.
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 11, 2019
Time to discover Jiggs Landing along

The preserve is located at the terminus of 63rd Street East and Linger Lodge Road and provides access to the waters of the Evers Reservoir and Braden River itself.

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  • April 11, 2019
East County weather page photo: April 11

Bill Turnbull captured this photo of a great blue heron surveying rooftops in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 10, 2019
ODA students embark on surgical education

STEM Day in Lakewood Ranch focuses on animal sciences.

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  • April 10, 2019
Four arrested following strong arm robbery in Sarasota

A man was left beaten in a Sarasota parking lot following an exchange coordinated through the app Let Go.

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