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Deputy Damon Ackerman, here with Tiyon Calloway and Geland Veillard, ninth-graders, says that most students take a while to warm up with the deputy on campus.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 30, 2018
Manatee school board moves closer to forming district security force nears reality

School board votes June 12 whether to implement 'Guardian' program.

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Superintendent Diana Greene left after serving two years on her four-year contract. John Colon, left, hopes to find a new superintendent who has innovative financial ideas.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 30, 2018
Search for next Manatee superintendent could have local focus

School board members will covet candidates who appear to be long-term leaders.

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  • Katie Johns
  • May 29, 2018
Braden River names new girls basketball coach

Stephanie Smith will lead the Pirates next season.

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Today's Tribute to Heroes Parade at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch has been cancelled due to Subtropical Storm Alberto.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 27, 2018
Tribute to Heroes Parade canceled in Lakewood Ranch

Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch canceled by Subtropical Storm Alberto.

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  • May 24, 2018
Alligator trapped in University Place swimming pool

The alligator will be processed for its meat and hide, according to state officials.

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The Country Club Village home at 12307 Newcastle Place recently sold for $800,000.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • May 24, 2018
Country Club Village home tops sales at $800,000

Home in Lakewood Ranch County Club Village sells for $800,000.

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  • May 24, 2018
East County weather page photo: May 24

Fernando Ugarte captured this early morning moment in Lakewood Ranch.

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The Mustangs lost 1-0 to Oakleaf High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 23, 2018
Mustangs softball falls in state semifinals

Lakewood Ranch High lost 1-0 to Oakleaf High.

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This building along State Road 70, in front of the Earth Fare, will house Chipolte, Verizon and Starbucks in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 23, 2018
Tavistock's The Green red hot in Lakewood Ranch

Businesses line up to be part of Tavistock's The Green in Lakewood Ranch.

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Tommy Gregory is running for the District 73 seat in the state House.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 23, 2018
District 73 candidate says he is trained to be a leader

Tommy Gregory, a retired Air Force lieutenant and a Sarasota attorney, says his military background has provided him with the leadership skills necessary to represent District 73 in the state House.

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Gus Andreone, shown riding in the 2017 Tribute to Heroes Parade, will be this year's grand marshal.
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  • May 23, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Tribute to Heroes Parade honors Gus Andreone

The 106-year-old Palm Aire resident served under Gen. George Patton in World War II.

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Dimitrius Adams, an employee of Clear Sunset Car Wash uses a pressure washer after they've used a special bug wash to get the lovebugs off the front of the car.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 23, 2018
Bugged by squished insects in East County?

Local residents have little affection for May swarm of lovebugs.

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Jonathan Leatt finishes his victory in the 2018 Take Stock 5K, which he won in 18:28. Photo by Jay Heater.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 23, 2018
Lakewood Ranch 11-year-old doesn't kid around with running competition

Instead, he runs at a prolific pace.

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Olivia Danko rounds the bases in celebration against Sarasota. Photo by Kayleigh Omang.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 23, 2018
Mustangs excited by final countdown

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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The area marked in red is the property under consideration for development.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 23, 2018
Cox Chevrolet considers East County lot

Residents of GreyHawk Landing show concern over a posslbe car lot coming near their neighborhood.

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