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O'Mariah Gordon celebrates a career-high 34-point performance to help Florida State beat the University of Miami on Feb. 16.
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  • March 19, 2025
O'Mariah Gordon ready for final March Madness test with FSU

The former Braden River High star has been a key to the Seminoles being the second-highest scoring team in the nation.

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Manatee County is repairing the banks of Sand Branch Creek on the south side of Waterline Road.
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  • March 19, 2025
Hurricane damage to Sand Branch Creek stretches its neighbors thin

Manatee County is stepping in to repair the damage hurricanes Debby and Milton left behind.

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Part of PressReader's appeal is the breadth of its offerings -- more than 7,000 titles.
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  • March 19, 2025
New library app a boon for Manatee residents

More than 7,000 newspaper and magazine titles can be accessed for free with PressReader.

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Manatee County will expand its pilot program countywide to give ambulances priority at traffic lights.
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  • March 19, 2025
Manatee EMS wants more traffic-clearing technology

A pilot program that turns red lights to green for emergency vehicles has been successful in Manatee County.

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Lucille Messina, the president of the Making a Difference Club of Del Webb, led a drive to dedicate an ADA compliant swing to Lakewood Ranch Park.
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  • March 19, 2025
ADA compliant swing added to Lakewood Ranch Park

The Making a Difference Club of Del Webb Lakewood Ranch raised the funds for the swing.

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This Shoreview home sold for $1.9 million. Built in 2019, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,894 square feet of living area.
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  • March 18, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for March 3-7 in Lakewood Ranch

A Shoreview home on Grande Shores Drive tops the week's sales at $1.9 million.

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Out-of-Door Academy senior Collin Dillingham is the lone returner from the 4x400 relay team that set a school record at the 1A state championships last year.
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  • March 18, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Collin Dillingham

Out-of-Door Academy senior is ranked in the top 30 in 1A for three track events.

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Three new commissioners are sworn in on Nov. 19. The new Manatee County Commission from left to right: Tal Siddique, Carol Felts, George Kruse, Mike Rahn, Amanda Ballard, Jason Bearden and Dr. Robert McCann.
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  • March 18, 2025
6 Manatee County commissioners face lawsuit

The lawsuit claims Bradenton Times Publisher Joe McClash used his outlet to influence election in his favor.

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Lakewood Ranch flag football coach Eli Weaver (middle) created the East Manatee Monarchs club team to give his players the chance to develop beyond the spring season.
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  • March 17, 2025
Lakewood Ranch flag football off to record start

A senior-laden Mustangs team has been hard to beat in 2025.

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Ireland's Paul O'Shea gives Spy a congratulatory pat after a clean run in the Split Rock Jumping Tour Finale at TerraNova Saturday. O'Shea won the championship of the $100,000 event.
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  • March 16, 2025
Irish rider captures Split Rock Jumping Tour Finale at TerraNova

Paul O'Shea guided Spy around the Myakka City course to win the $100,000 event.

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Sara, Erik and Isabella Stream attend the Irish Celtic Festival with "Most Creative Costume" winner Daisy.
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  • March 15, 2025
Great to be Irish, or a dog, at the Lakewood Ranch Irish Celtic Festival

The annual Irish Celtic Festival was held March 15 at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

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Barbara Romig admires her sister Carol Kluding's acrylic painting, titled "Olympiad."
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  • March 15, 2025
University Park goes 'all-in' on annual art show

Art in the Park brings out the best in the community's artist talents.

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Lakewood Ranch High teen arrested for making shooting threats
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  • March 13, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High teen arrested for making shooting threats

A 14-year-old student made social media posts about carrying out a shooting Friday.

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Lakewood Ranch's Bob Krieg and Sarah Burt are excited about his new book, "Ocean Speed."
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  • March 13, 2025
Lakewood Ranch author tells his sailing adventures in 'Ocean Speed'

Bob Krieg describes his 3.5-year sail around the world, but the book also gives tips and advice on long-distance sailing.

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Myakka City's Dagmar Beavers was proud of her life as a musician and circus performer.
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  • March 13, 2025
Dag Fest aims to preserve the memory of entertainer Dagmar Beavers

The March 22 concert will be held at the Myakka City home of the late circus performer and singer.

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