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Melody Reedy is one of several Manatee County residents to hold up signs during the land use meeting Oct. 5, 2023 in an attempt to stop commissioners from cutting wetland protections out of the Comprehensive Plan.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 5, 2023
Manatee County Commission cuts wetland protections

In a vote of 5-1, the commission approved removing additional protections from the Comprehensive Plan.

  • East County
  • News
John Skeen, a 105-year-old World War II veteran, is honored during "The Littlest Flag" reenactment Thursday in front of Lowe's in Creekwood Crossing. The event told the story of Skeen's 70th Infantry Division liberating Forbach, France.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 5, 2023
A little flag flies high in Bradenton with World War II reenactment

The event told the story of East County resident John Skeen's 70th Infantry Division liberating Forbach, France.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge is located at 4602 Lena Road.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 5, 2023
Everybody knows your name at the Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Club

While the Elks is a social club, it's also a charitable organization.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Wallace takes a nap with one of his beloved stuffed animals.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 4, 2023
Myakka City warthog gains fans on TikTok

Wallace the Warthog has nearly 100,000 followers and even receives gifts from fans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brian Gosling with Natural Design Landscaping uses a boxer to easily take out plants to make way for new landscaping.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 4, 2023
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch to undergo a makeover

New paint and landscaping will give Main Street a fresh look.

  • East County
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Former Florida Senate President Bill Galvano, Concession owner Bruce Cassidy, PGA Tour Champions President Miller Brady, Intersport founder Charles Besser and former PGA Tour star Peter Jacobsen announced the new World Champions Cup in April.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 4, 2023
Half the lineups now set for World Champions Cup at The Concession

Team captains say the golfing legends will bring high intensity to the December event in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Harbor58 plans to build villas to temporarily house individuals aging out of foster care to help transition them to successfully living on their own.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 4, 2023
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit works to build housing for foster youth

Harbor58 plans to build six villas to provide temporary housing for individuals aging out of foster care.

  • East County
  • News
An aerial view of the Concession project.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 4, 2023
Concession development project to be heard for a third time

While denied by the Manatee County Commission twice already, Concession's request to build 22 homes will be heard for a third time.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High girls sophomore golfer Phoenix Scanlan.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Phoenix Scanlan

The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf freshman is ranked 21st in Class 3A by the FHSAA.

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Ruth's Chris Steak House opened Tuesday at the Center Point development in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 3, 2023
Ruth's Chris Steak House opens in Lakewood Ranch

The nation's largest steakhouse chain has opened a restaurant in the Center Point development.

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The future vision for Manatee County includes faster EMS response times.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 3, 2023
Vision for Manatee County includes clean water, faster EMS responses

Staff prepared a presentation for commissioners and citizens on the future vision for Manatee County.

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This Lake Club home at 16101 Baycross Drive sold for $3.2 million. It has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,526 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 3, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 18-22 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Baycross Drive tops the week's sales at $3.2 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Denis Jones and Abigail Hite are seniors at Southeast High, attending the Bradenton school for its IB program.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2023
Lakewood Ranch-area swimmers follow similar paths toward their goals

Abigail Hite and Denis Jones, both state medal contenders, chose Southeast High for their journey.

  • East County
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Fernhill Copain and Jonathan Holling put their best foot forward as they compete in show jumping at Terra Nova's 2022 event.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 3, 2023
TerraNova recruits volunteers for big event in Myakka

The Event at TerraNova from Nov. 16-19 needs a workforce of 100 volunteers.

  • East County
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Su Harley, the exalted ruler for Sarasota South Elks, wonders if the stuffed orca she chose is too big.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 2, 2023
Recycled Reading Buddies brings reading to life through stuffed animals

The east Bradenton organization pairs books with stuffed animals that look like characters in the books donated to children.

  • East County
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