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The Bradenton Marauders have big plans for fans. File photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 26, 2019
Bradenton Marauders have big plans for fans

The Bradenton Marauders have big plans for its upcoming 10th season.

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  • March 24, 2019
Manatee County man dies in I-75 crash

Manatee County man dies in I-75 crash near State Road 64 exit.

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John Cannon is hands-on with every aspect of the building process, such as these barn doors.
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  • March 22, 2019
Lakewood Ranch builder John Cannon a master of tree forts to mansions

Lakewood Ranch builder John Cannon a master of tree forts to mansions

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Robyn Rocklein headlines the Sarasota Festival of the Vocal Arts performances at Palm Aire Country Club.
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  • March 22, 2019
'Cavalleria Rusticana' will stir emotions in Sarasota

Sarasota Festival of the Vocal Arts comes to Palm Aire Country Club.

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Former Lakewood Ranch High basketball player Jack Kelley is out of of intensive care after his hit-and-run accident.
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  • March 22, 2019
Former Lakewood Ranch basketball player out of intensive care

Former Lakewood Ranch High basketball player Jack Kelley is out of intensive care at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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Sue Ann Iannello and her husband, Frank, carry out one of her paintings from J&J Gallery, which closed.
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  • Jay Heater
  • March 22, 2019
Main Street's J&J Gallery closes in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's only art gallery couldn't survive with its unique business model.

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  • March 21, 2019
East County weather page photo: March 21

Richard Bottorff captured this moment off State Road 70 near Myakka City as a calf stopped before jumping around and having a great time.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2019
Church supper supports 'all God's children'

Pasta with Purpose benefits Lakewood Ranch preschool.

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Alliance Board Chair Heather Williams presents Board Emeritus Awards to David Fink, Lou Marinaccio and Rex Jensen.
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  • Jay Heater
  • March 20, 2019
SMR CEO/president urges Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance to support brain study

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch CEO-President Rex Jensen urges Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members to raise funds for new brain study.

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New Lakewood Ranch High football coach Rashad West was previously the head coach at Southeast High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 20, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High announces new football coach

Former Southeast High coach Rashad West is the new football coach at Lakewood Ranch High.

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  • March 20, 2019
New rental type in Lakewood Ranch?

Developer proposes changes that would allow single family home rental properties.

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Landon Marazon has returned to baseball after a severe utility vehicle accident a year ago.
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  • Jay Heater
  • March 20, 2019
After severe accident, 10-year-old back playing baseball again with Lakewood Ranch Little League

Myakka City's Landon Marazon thrives with Lakewood Ranch Little League using a specially-made glove by Wilson Sporting Goods.

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Manatee County Emergency Services Paramedics Andrew Garcia and Paul Lauffer pose with District Chief Mark Laraway at the future EMS station, formerly home to the American Red Cross.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2019
New Manatee County EMS facility nears completion

Former Red Cross building is being retrofitted and will help EMS provide better coverage in Lakewood Ranch.

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Cat Kaiser looks at some of the artwork she's created.
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 20, 2019
Student finds 'comic' relief in art at Lakewood Ranch High School

“Visually, it’s stunning...I love when a painting tells a story.”

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The Out-of-Door Academy senior Austin Brinling was a Taylor Emmons Scholarship recipient. He said it changed his life.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 20, 2019
ODA center fielder reflects on Taylor Emmons Scholarship

The Out-of-Door Academy center fielder Austin Brinling, a Florida commit, reflects on receiving the Taylor Emmons Scholarship to attend ODA.

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