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The Players Centre for Performing Arts CEO Michelle Bianchi and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Director of Community Relations Monaca Onstad are eager to introduce The Players to Lakewood Ranch through a children-focused programming.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2017
Players Theatre writes new chapter in Lakewood Ranch

'Storytelling Theatre' introduces The Players' children's programming to Lakewood Ranch.

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The Florida Department of Transportation will reconfigure the State Road 64-Interstate 75 interchange so it has only one off ramp. The new configuration should improve safety.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2017
Interchange work shifts into gear

New design at S.R. 64 will improve safety.

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Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Morgan Mulholland, winner of the Congressional Art Competition, will have her art on display in Washington, D.C.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • June 7, 2017
Lakewood Ranch artist earns Congressional Art award

Lakewood Ranch High School graduate heads to the U.S. Capitol to see her art displayed.

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Braden Woods residents wonder why a home in their neighborhood has been allowed to fall into disrepair.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • June 7, 2017
Braden Woods home in disrepair causes complaints

Braden Woods residents unsettled by dilapidated home in neighborhood.

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Culver' s of Bradenton (Ranch Lake Blvd.) owners Dori and Steve Sherman are this year' s recipients of the Gratitude Award.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • June 7, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Culver's owners receive recognition

Culver's on Ranch Lake Boulevard has raised about $50,000 for Manatee County Schools this year.

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Cheri Christiansen and Bryce Bennett will talk to teenage girls about self-love and confidence during a workshop at Four Pillars in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 7, 2017
Lakewood Ranch workshop aims to scrub away teen fears

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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A condominium at The Sound at Waterlefe sold for $785,000
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  • Adam Hughes
  • June 7, 2017
The Sound at Waterlefe condominium sells for $785,000

Residential real estate transactions for May 22-26.

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John Izzo, Monroe, Wash.' s Eric Ciocco and Bradenton' s Ted Watson with their medals for completing the Riverboat series. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2017
Local man runs seven marathons in seven states in seven days

He and some friends took part in Mainly Marathon's Riverboat series.

  • East County
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Dave Frantz.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2017
In brother's honor, coach champions cancer awareness

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Lauren Kvederis.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 06.07.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 06.07.17

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Tyrone Collins. File photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 06.07.17

East County High 5 Moments: 06.07.17

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Fireworks will be the main attraction. Photo provided by Flickr.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2017
Fireworks display to brighten Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch

An Independence Day celebration will be held July 1 at Nathan Benderson Park.

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East County sports roundup: 06.08.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 6, 2017
East County sports roundup: 06.06.17

East County sports roundup: 06.06.17

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Detour map. Courtesy of Manatee County.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 5, 2017
County anticipates partial Lorraine Road closure

A temporary detour on Deer Drive will take motorists to Lorraine Road destinations south of University Parkway.

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Jason Morales and Sammy Stoltz, two of the leaders attempting to get lacrosse into Lakewood Ranch High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch High offers summer lacrosse clinics

The school is attempting to start lacrosse programs for the 2017-2018 season.

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