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Lakewood Ranch's Erv Hyde is 78 but he still loves to make music.
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  • February 8, 2019
Come join the Manatee Community Concert Band

Lakewood Ranch residents among those who enjoy a renewed musical career with the Manatee Community Concert Band.

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Rob Emery and Chris Beyersdorff are the co-owners of the new DOGPerfect store at The Green in Lakewood Ranch.
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Partners cater to dog lovers in Lakewood Ranch

DOGPerfect set to open at The Green in Lakewood Ranch.

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Strange storage theft in Bradenton

Interesting police reports in the Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area.

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Dick Vitale will present a $200,000 pediatric cancer research grant in the name of Tyler Trent.Â
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  • February 8, 2019
Dick Vitale to present $200,000 pediatric cancer research grant at Gala

The grant will be made in honor of former Purdue University student Tyler Trent

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University Park resident Pat Thompson makes sure to congratulate Recreation District Chairman Bob Wood after the meeting.
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  • February 8, 2019
University Park homeowners approve golf club purchase

Homeowner who opposes the process files lawsuit against the recreation district.

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With his parents, Mary Gordon Berman and Jason Berman nearby, 3-year-old Jacob checks out some rabbits.
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  • February 8, 2019
Hunsader Farms hosts Shabbat event

Jewish families enjoy Shabbat nature event at Hunsader Farms in Bradenton.

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Joseph Khalipha, of the business Secrets of the Desert, shakes hands with patron Frank Callan, of Atlanta.
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  • February 8, 2019
A local visit to Greece in Sarasota

St. Barbara's annual festival celebrates Greek Culture.

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The public is asked to be cautious of new road construction on State Road 64 at Rye Road.
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  • February 7, 2019
FDOT issues road watch advisory for State Road 64 and Rye Road in Bradenton

FDOT issues road watch advisory for State Road 64 and Rye Road in Bradenton.

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Runners complete the final mile of the 2018 Turkey Trot, which is across the attenuation bridge. File photo.
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  • February 7, 2019
Holiday race series comes to Nathan Benderson Park

Races revolve around St. Patrick's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving at the park.

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  • February 7, 2019
East County weather page photo: Feb. 7

Ronda Clark photographed this roseate spoonbill flying over a pond in Tara Preserve.

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Kathryn (Mazzanti) DeYoung. File photo.
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  • February 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch talent on exhibit

MTC student work gets world audience.

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Judy O'Donnell with Carole Reiss, who is modeling a hat she made in needlepoint.
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  • February 6, 2019
Fashion in full bloom in Sarasota

The University Park Women's Club presented its fashion show on Feb. 6.

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Knowledge McDaniel.
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  • February 6, 2019
National Signing Day 2019 roundup

Area senior athletes finally put pen to paper.

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  • February 6, 2019
Factors for Home Sellers To Consider Before A Home Showing

Factors for Home Sellers To Consider Before A Home Showing

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Lakewood Ranch's Brittany McManus uses Airbnb to book accommodations wherever she travels, whether abroad or in the United States.
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County shoots air ball at tax collection

Manatee County commissioners hope to find way to collect taxes on Airbnb stays.

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