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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 28, 2025
Manatee County revisits construction dust control

It's been a year since commissioners first addressed the issue, but residents say not much has changed.

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  • March 27, 2025
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The store at 111 North Cattlemen Road in the University Town Center of Sarasota will be L.L. Bean's first Florida location.

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  • March 26, 2025
FEMA offers tips to prevent flooding

Experts will answer questions at Lowe's in Creekwood Crossing.

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  • Madison Bierl
  • March 25, 2025
VFW Post 12055 donates $10,000 to Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee

Lee Waters, a VFW Post 12055 member, wanted to help Meals on Wheels continue to feed the hungry.

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  • Jay Heater
  • March 20, 2025
90-year-old man dies in SR 70 crash

FHP says the Lakewood Ranch man went against a red light on River Club Boulevard to pull in front of an SUV.

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  • March 20, 2025
Veterinarian lands honor of working at Nate's in Lakewood Ranch

Dr. Sharon Pindar will be the first on-staff vet at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

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  • Jay Heater
  • March 20, 2025
Lakewood Ranch CERT explores the use of drones

Manatee County Sheriff's Office explains its use of drones during a CERT meeting at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 19, 2025
Hurricane damage to Sand Branch Creek stretches its neighbors thin

Manatee County is stepping in to repair the damage hurricanes Debby and Milton left behind.

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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 19, 2025
Manatee EMS wants more traffic-clearing technology

A pilot program that turns red lights to green for emergency vehicles has been successful in Manatee County.

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 19, 2025
ADA compliant swing added to Lakewood Ranch Park

The Making a Difference Club of Del Webb Lakewood Ranch raised the funds for the swing.

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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 18, 2025
6 Manatee County commissioners face lawsuit

The lawsuit claims Bradenton Times Publisher Joe McClash used his outlet to influence election in his favor.

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  • Jay Heater
  • March 13, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High teen arrested for making shooting threats

A 14-year-old student made social media posts about carrying out a shooting Friday.

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    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 12, 2025
Will more lanes solve traffic concerns in Manatee County?

Commissioners say their priority should be to improve existing infrastructure as opposed to adding more lanes.

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  • Elizabeth King
  • March 11, 2025
National healthy restaurant to make Florida debut in Lakewood Ranch

Flower Child offers a menu filled with fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins.

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  • March 11, 2025
Manatee commissioners shut down speed cameras, fine collections continue

A motion by Commissioner Robert McCann to refund $100 citations was changed to terminate the speed detecting program entirely.

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