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Cafeteria employee Wendy Banks serves up fresh fruit to kindergarten students.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 10, 2015
Food for thought

East County students sound off on the school district's 52109 program, which stresses the importance of rest, a balanced diet and physical activity.

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School Board reviews survey results

Board members brainstormed on areas to improve within the district based on a two-pronged survey completed in August.

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  • September 9, 2015
Cypress Creek Estates home sells for $632,500

Find out what homes sold for in your neighborhood.

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Lakewood Ranch libero Ande McDonald passes the ball back up to a teammate.
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  • September 9, 2015
Mustangs fall in opener

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team fell to Riverview 3-0 in its season opener Sept. 2.

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Developer Carlos Beruff says he could invest money for the Port Harbour Parkway extension into other projects, but prefers to spend the money now if it prevents tearing up newly built portions of Upper Manatee River Road later.
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  • September 9, 2015
Medallion advances Moore's Dairy site project

Developer Carlos Beruff plans to coordinate the extension of Port Harbour Parkway with improvements to Upper Manatee River Road.

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The Hyatt Place Lakewood Ranch will feature a specially-lit "sail" to make it a beacon from Interstate 75. Courtesy rendering.
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  • September 9, 2015
Hoteliers plan Hyatt in Lakewood Ranch

The hotel will be the same prototype as the Hyatt-brand hotel located by Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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In his spare time, Paul Chetlain enjoys exercising, surfing and free diving, among other activities.
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  • September 9, 2015
IDA promotes manager

The Lakewood Ranch IDA didn't have to look far for its next operations manager.

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Palm Aire's new general manager, Joe Rassett, talks with Kyle Bourassa, the assistant golf professional at the country club's shop. Rassett is already working on his first major event at the country club: the 2015 ISPS Handa Cup.
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  • September 9, 2015
Waterlefe general manager heads for bigger greens

The former PGA professional started his new position at Palm Aire Tuesday, Sept. 1.

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  • September 9, 2015
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The 12,630-square-foot Ranch-style home was built in 2006 and sits on a 7.9-acre lot. The pond is fully stocked with brim and catfish.
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  • September 9, 2015
Panther Ridge Paradise

This home Panther Ridge home has become a private oasis for its current owners, Lou and Jody Hasbrouk, who are looking to downsize.

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SANCA's Paul Blackketter signs paperwork making the deal official. Courtesy photo.
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  • September 8, 2015
SANCA adds regatta to schedule

World rowing regatta will come to Sarasota

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Lakewood Ranch Chargers midfielder Jason Biro attempts to maintain possession.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2015
Just for Kicks

Youth soccer teams from across the state competed in the annual Tampa Bay Labor Day Showcase Sept. 5 through Sept. 7.

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ODA's Zach Szmania set a new school record in the 200 IM.
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  • September 4, 2015
ODA swimmers win Tri-Meet

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls swim teams both beat Keswick Christian and St. Pete Canterbury School Sept. 3.

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The School District had anticipated about 1,000 more students.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 4, 2015
Manatee schools release 10-day count

Overall, enrollment is up 635 students compared with last school year.

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Photo by Amanda Sebastiano. Nancy Hendricks, interim CEO Ron Gelbman and Andrea Feldmar of the Center for Building Hope.
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  • September 4, 2015
JFCS prepares to manage Center for Building Hope programs

Jewish Family and Children’s Services will step in to take over the Center for Building Hope services.

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