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Third-grader Quinn Kaffold and his teacher Carolyn Winget play the "Banana Bongos" at McNeal's STEAM night.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 9, 2018
Manatee School District plan: Extend school day

Teachers sacrifice paid planning time to be with students more.

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  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 9, 2018
Braden River High School Students Prove they are Technically Advanced

Braden River High School TSA club wins Outstanding School Award at state competition.

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The property to be called the Braden River Preserve provides access directly to the Braden River. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2018
Foundation sets $1 million goal for Bradenton preserve

Conservation group hopes to defray costs for River Club, Braden Woods residents affected by proposed taxing district.

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Tidewell Hospice officials cut the ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the opening of the Lakewood Ranch Hospice House March 9. It will begin receiving patients within one month, officials said.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2018
New hospice house opens in Lakewood Ranch

At buildout, the hospice house will be Tidewell Hospice's largest. OR Fundraising continues for Lakewood Ranch Hospice House.

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Pilots prepare a hot air balloon for take off on March 9. The Sarasota Balloon Festival takes place this weekend. Photo taken by Katie Johns.
  • By Katie Johns and Niki Kottmann
  • March 9, 2018
Sarasota Ballon Festival pilots take early morning flight

Two Observer reporters get a front-row seat in a hot air balloon basket.

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Carrie Ling with her family from left to right: Lawson Ling, Landen Ling, George Ling and Libby Ann Ling with their signs of support.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 7, 2018
Braden River Elementary teacher misses top award

King Middle School teacher wins Educator of the Year for Manatee County

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Sue Kerr shows off a totem project featuring dogs.
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  • Jay Heater
  • March 7, 2018
Art's on fire in Lakewood Ranch

Waterlefe resident's ceramics art on display during Spring Arts Show at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

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Days before his Sarasota Balloon Festival runs from March 8-11, promoter Ricky Garvie supervises as the carnival attractions arrive.
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  • Jay Heater
  • March 7, 2018
New balloon festival takes off in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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Randy Volkart, the chairman of the New Facility Committee, said the new lodge will be open any day.
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  • Jay Heater
  • March 7, 2018
New Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota Elks Lodge set to open

Final permits expected within the next week.

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Tina Kelly and Dina Lundberg.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2018
The best Things in life

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The home at 16406 Daysailor Trail recently sold for $1.41 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 7, 2018
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.41 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 19-23.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • March 7, 2018
Hopes, Miner should go

Manatee schools need the proposed 1-mill tax if they are to get on a path of consistently rising success. But voters also need a sign that the board can be trusted.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 7, 2018
ESPN host thrilled to be honored at upcoming Dick Vitale Gala

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Brighton Osborne, Jessica Jackson, Amy Van Ryn and Keile O'Dell, all East County residents, helped the Bradenton Christian girls basketball team reach the final four.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 7, 2018
Local players help Bradenton Christian girls basketball reach state semifinals

The Panthers fell in the final four, but recognize that this was a special season.

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Harmony at Lakewood Ranch is just one of many East County communities under development. Impact fees for new homes vary by the size of the home.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2018
Manatee County Commission set to vote on impact fees

Lower impact fees would result in $2 million less annually.

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