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Stacy Freeman said she felt as though she was living in a dream when she heard her name announced as the Manatee County Educator of the Year on Feb. 5 at Manatee Technical College.
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  • Vinnie Portell
  • February 9, 2025
McNeal teacher wins Manatee County Educator of the Year award

Stacy Freeman impact goes far beyond the third grade classroom at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary.

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John Rivera Jr., now signed to the Brooks Beast Track Club, is ranked in the top 50 in the world in the 800-meter. Here he is at the 2021 NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Championships, where he placed fifth in the 800-meter (1:48.45).
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  • Dylan Campbell
  • February 9, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High alum John Rivera Jr. now runs as a professional

The 800-meter specialist signed with the Brooks Beasts Track Club in January.

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Greeters Ethan McNary and Sarah Williamson welcomed guests to Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar at UTC during a soft opening event Saturday.
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  • Vinnie Portell
  • February 8, 2025
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse opens at UTC

The new Fleming's is the second in the Sarasota area.

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Parrish resident Billy Gallagher used to live in Lakewood Ranch. Now, he visits monthly for the car show.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 7, 2025
Car show drives business to Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Ed's Tavern hosts the Classic Car Show on the first Wednesday of each month from 5-8 p.m.

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Cloud, a Myakka 16-year-old mare who went missing last week, was known as a snuggler when giving rides in the bay for Florida Beach Horses.
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  • February 7, 2025
Missing Myakka City horse found dead

The grey mare went missing Jan. 9 and was found Feb. 7 in a pond.

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Casey Cares hosted its second annual 'Serve Up Smiles Pickleball Tournament' on Feb. 1 at Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • February 5, 2025
Pickleball players raise funds for critically ill children

Casey Cares, a nonprofit that aids more than 1,600 critically ill children and families, hosted its second annual pickleball tournament in Lakewood Ranch.

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Commissioner Tal Siddique presents a rendering Jan. 28 of possible uses for the property that include facilities for Public Works, Natural Resources, Utilities, Animal Services and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 5, 2025
Manatee County trashes plans to sell property near Lena Road Landfill

The county was in negotiations to sell the land to D.R. Horton, but commissioners voted to cancel negotiations.

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Lakewood Ranch High junior Gabriel Lara proved to be the difference maker in the Mustangs' 6A District 11 title win over Parrish Community High Jan. 29, scoring twice in the second half.
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  • Dylan Campbell
  • February 5, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Gabriel Lara

The Lakewood Ranch High junior scored two goals in the Mustangs' district title win over Parrish Community High.

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Alyssa Gay says she just wants to serve her community.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 5, 2025
After unsuccessful campaign, candidate finds new ways to serve Manatee

Alyssa Gay is keeping busy after campaigning for the District 72 House seat.

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The real estate market in Sarasota and Manatee counties is returning to what realtors say is a pre-pandemic balance predicting buyer-favorable conditions, new data suggests.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2025
Real estate market poised to favor buyers, new data suggests

A year-end report for Sarasota and Manatee counties shows prices dropping slightly and inventory increasing.

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Moratorium madness
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  • Matt Walsh
  • February 5, 2025
Moratorium madness

‘Overdevelopment’ is not the problem in Manatee, and a moratorium is certainly not the answer.

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Kelsey Armstrong first sold jewelry to her Lakewood Ranch High classmates. Now she operates a store in Brooklyn and sells jewelry to celebrities.
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  • Vinnie Portell
  • February 4, 2025
Popular jewelry brand traces roots back to Lakewood Ranch

Kelsey Armstrong says her inspiration for Haricot Vert back goes back to her time at Lakewood Ranch High.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sales of Waterside homes, such as this Lakehouse Cove home that sold for $1,775,000 in January, continue to go to contract much faster than the countywide average.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 4, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 20-24 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lakehouse Cove home on Waterbend Trail tops the week's sales at $1.78 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Addison Shea is one of 40 finalists for the Science Talent Search finals in Washington, D.C., in March.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • February 4, 2025
Lakewood Ranch student advances to finals of nation's top science contest

Addison Shea has been named a top 40 finalist in the Regeneron Science Talent Search.

  • East County
  • Schools
TOPSoccer player Warren Cannon receives advice from LECOM volunteer Hunter Salisbury. Every player in the TOPSoccer program is assigned a personal buddy.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • February 4, 2025
Braden River's TOPSoccer program is a sanctuary for participants all to enjoy

The recreational soccer program has been serving children with disabilities since 2007.

  • East County
  • Sports
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