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Toni Muirhead has loved creating beaded art to hang on trees along the Peaceful Path.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 10, 2024
12 things to do this summer in Manatee County

Take a look at things to do and places to go this summer in eastern Manatee County.

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Eagle Trace's Susan Cueto has published a children's book to help pre-K students overcome their fears of starting school.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 10, 2024
Lakewood Ranch educator covers pre-K jitters in her first book

Susan Cueto hopes her book can help pre-K students overcome their fear of starting school.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High's Jenna Khalil (second from left) was in the stroke seat in the Sarasota Crew girls U16 8+ boat at the US Rowing Youth National Championships, between coxswain Sophia Karanjai and rowers Claire Xia and Annalise Naylor. The boat finished seventh in the A Final (7:32.17).
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 10, 2024
East County rowers race against the best at Youth Nationals in Sarasota

The USRowing Youth National Championships was held June 6-9 at Nathan Benderson Park.

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A photo from July 2023 shows how the osprey nest was tilting.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 9, 2024
Wildlife specialists rebuild osprey nest at Jiggs Landings in east Manatee County

Volunteers use a Papasan chair to provide a solid structure for ospreys to breed.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 7, 2024
Manatee County schools will spend $1.4 million on weapon detection screeners

Firearms detection systems will be placed at each high school and randomly at middle schools starting on the first day of school.

  • East County
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David Fink served as president of the board for the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation and board chair for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 7, 2024
Lakewood Ranch loses an altruistic force

David Fink says he feels he has left the area in a better place.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer star Broden Beorlegui said that he's always had a knack for scoring.
  • By Dani Hernandez, Observer Intern
  • June 6, 2024
Lakewood Ranch youth soccer star shows he can compete at the highest level

Broden Beorlegui, 16, chases his dream of being a professional player.

  • East County
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Todd Richardson has been named the principal of the new K-8 school in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 6, 2024
Gullett Elementary principal chosen to lead new K-8 school in Lakewood Ranch

The School District of Manatee County's first K-8 school will open in August 2025.

  • East County
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Dianne Fonseca is a 25-year cancer survivor with a goal to raise $1 million for the American Cancer Society.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 6, 2024
Palm Aire resident aims for $1 million donation to American Cancer Society

Palm Aire's Dianne Fonseca has raised over $600,000 so far.

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Otis is a friendly face around Lakewood Ranch High's barn.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 6, 2024
Junior Ranchers program at Lakewood Ranch High helps students grow love for agriculture

The summer camp leaves kids wanting to learn more about agriculture.

  • East County
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The fencing along the Tribute to Heroes Parade route did seem too constrictive.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 5, 2024
Kudos to Lakewood Ranch for another stirring parade

Veterans and first responders share the spotlight during the annual event

  • East County
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 5, 2024
On D-Day, the Allies had the will, leadership to win

Let history inform our current commitments to conflict, and peace.

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Fellow commissioners attend James Satcher's swearing in as the new Supervisor of Elections. From left to right: Amanda Ballard, Jason Bearden, Judge Gilbert A. Smith Jr., James Satcher, Mike Rahn and Kevin Van Ostenbridge.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 5, 2024
New elections supervisor secures 26% budget hike mid-year

The office received an $841,340 increase for the last four months of the fiscal year.

  • East County
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This Esplanade home at 13819 Palazzo Terrace sold for $1.8 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,665 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 4, 2024
Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch-area sales at $2.56 million

Seven East County homes sell for more than $1 million.

  • East County
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Wendell Butler
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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 4, 2024
Braden River High to welcome new principal

Wendell Butler wants to create the opportunity for students to become the best version of themselves.

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