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Owen Han is joined by his sister Olimpia Ruzbacki and her children Hawk, Haze and Cypress.
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  • December 10, 2024
'Sandwich King' Owen Han returns to Out of Door Academy

Han graduated in 2016 and went on to become a culinary influencer.

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Michelle Sanchez, a paraprofessional at William H. Bashaw Elementary School, is able to spend more time with her son Tiago Sanchez now that she works at his school.
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  • December 10, 2024
Manatee finds success recruiting from within school communities

Parents have been inspired to become paraprofessionals, teachers and administrators.

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Braden River girls varsity soccer Head Coach Don Engelberger has been leading the program since 2009.
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  • December 10, 2024
Braden River girls soccer looks like a contender again

The varsity girls soccer team looks to avenge its district championship loss last season to Parrish Community High.

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A Concession home at 19443 Newlane Place sold for $3,082,500. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,020 square feet of living area.
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  • December 10, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 25-29 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Newlane Place tops the week's sales at $3,082,500.

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Dr. Mona Jain Middle School's new agriculture program gives seventh grader Jaiden Morgan and eighth grader Cooper Burke an opportunity to work hands on with plants.
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  • December 10, 2024
Dr. Mona Jain Middle School starts FFA program

Students begin to work with plants and rabbits and will start with chickens next semester.

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Manatee County is putting the finishing touches on the new recreation center at John H. Marble Park, which will be opening toward the end of February 2025.
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  • December 10, 2024
John H. Marble Park prepares to reopen

The 27,000-square-foot recreation center is expected to be open by the end of February.

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Blues artist Dylan Triplett gets into his work during his set at the Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival at Waterside Place.
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  • December 9, 2024
Should Lakewood Ranch music fans be singing the blues?

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Lakewood Ranch CERT Director of Community Outreach Jim Curran said he wants the organization to be more involved in the community to spread awareness before disaster strikes.
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  • December 9, 2024
Busy hurricane season enforces need for community aid

Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team will focus on growing awareness before disasters hit.

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Dave and Shannon Eakle join Mary and Al McNicola at the River Club's Rockin' Reindeer Ball Dec. 8 at University Park Country Club.
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  • December 9, 2024
Rockin' Reindeer Ball brings River Club residents together

The semi-formal event, held this year at University Park Country Club, is a purely social affair.

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Lakewood Ranch boys golf seniors Henry Burbee, Parker Severs and Luke Wilson led the team to a second place finish in the state championship golf tournament at Mission Inn Resort and Club on Nov. 20.
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  • December 9, 2024
3 seniors keep Lakewood Ranch High a dominant golf program

The Mustangs finish second in the state tournament for the second consecutive year.

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Naples' Kaata Mrachek and Bradenton's Laurence Lederer dance to the beat during the inaugural Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival Dec. 7 at Waterside Place.
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  • December 8, 2024
All smiles after blues festival in Lakewood Ranch

Top talent, perfect weather leaves music fans thrilled at Waterside Place.

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Jerry Downs ran his 5K with a Santa hat on during a brisk Saturday morning at The Haven of Sarasota.
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  • December 8, 2024
Local runners show their holiday spirit at the Jingle Jog 5K in Sarasota

The 27th annual event supports The Haven and is presented by the Manasota Track Club.

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Katherine Pike and Rosemarie Tamunday attend the Palm Aire Women's Club luncheon at the Palm Aire Country Club Dec. 5.
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  • December 6, 2024
Palm Aire club hosts a merry luncheon

Members of the women's club donated toys to Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center and enjoyed a holiday choir performance.

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Bob Bender, Adam Myara, Albert Myara and Bruce Mahnke own Ed's Tavern and McGrath's Kitchen & Cocktails on Main Street.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • December 4, 2024
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch gets fresh look before 20th anniversary

New restaurants and reimagined dining aim at enticing new customers as Main Street at Lakewood Ranch heads into its 20th anniversary year.

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Manatee County is seeking applicants for its Affordable Housing Advisory Board and the Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • December 4, 2024
Manatee County seeking advisory board applicants

Positions are open on the Affordable Housing Advisory Board and the Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee.

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