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East County

Lee Washington has taken the role of interim Manatee County administrator.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 15, 2023
Has calm come to Manatee County government with new interim administrator?

The choice of former U.S. Marine Lee Washington should provide a respite from the madness.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Workers put the finishing touches on Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar that opens March 6 at UTC.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 15, 2023
Rocco's Tacos to open March 6 at UTC

Rocco Mangel hopes his travels through Mexico and California have led to an exceptional dining experience as he opens Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar at UTC.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Brian and Valerie McCarthy foresaw pickleball’s boom about five years ago.
  • By Eric Snider
  • February 15, 2023
New pickleball center gains a following

The new state-of-the-art Pickleball Club is the first indoor, pickleball-only club in the Sarasota-Bradenton area.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 14, 2023
East River Ranch development project advances

Carlos Beruff project gets the Planning Commission’s blessing on the new community while opponents protest possible road extensions.

  • East County
  • News
The Concession Golf Club's director of instruction, Joe Ostrowski, was named one of Golf Digest's 160 Best Young Teachers in America for 2023-2024.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2023
Concession director named a Best Young Teacher in America by Golf Digest

Joe Ostrowski previously received the honor from 2018-2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
Emma Chapman said she feels confident in her abilities despite being new to the varsity team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2023
Lakewood Ranch girls soccer team puts faith in young goalie

Emma Chapman has impressed Mustangs coaches with her poise and shot-blocking.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High softball senior Addyson Bruneman.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Addyson Bruneman

The Lakewood Ranch High softball senior hit .400 with 11 extra-base hits in 2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
This Country Club East home at 7619 Cavendish Cove sold for $1,265,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 14, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 30 to Feb. 3 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club East home on Cavendish Cove tops the week's sales at $1.27 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The resort-style pool will be one of the main amenities at Wild Blue at Waterside.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 14, 2023
Wild Blue adds luxury homes to Waterside at Lakewood Ranch

Stock Development emphasizes the natural setting as sales begin this spring in the 500-home village.

  • East County
  • Business
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, and Doug Wagner, the deputy superintendent of operations, congratulate Kelly Smith-Williams (center), a Lakewood Ranch High School teacher, on being a finalist for Teacher of the Year.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 13, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High instructor earns Manatee's top teacher award

Kelly Smith-Williams, an anatomy and physiology teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School, is named the School District of Manatee County's Teacher of the Year.

  • East County
  • Schools
    In Memoriam |
  • February 13, 2023
Abdul Gaffar, PhD

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Abdul Gaffar, PhD; a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and inventor, in Lakewood Ranch FL, on February 2, 2023.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy sixth grader Ely Chappell conducts observational data collection with Stephanie Peabody, the founder of the Brain Health Initiative, and sixth grader Cadence Clay.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 13, 2023
Brain Health Initiative develops program with Lakewood Ranch Prep

The new program Schools for Brain Health teaches students the importance of brain health and the impacts of a brain healthy lifestyle.

  • East County
  • Schools
Greenbrook 13-year-old Drake Cohen settles into the campsite with his father, Tom Cohen, during Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' Community Campout.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 13, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities to host its Community Campout

The Community Campout has become a tradition for Lakewood Ranch families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Yianni Chalvadakis is ready to serve up saganaki and loukaniko at the Greek Glendi.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 12, 2023
Greek Glendi in Sarasota adds to its menu

From saganaki to frappés, St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church is providing new food and drink items at the annual festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Third grader Kaylee Casablanca loves dancing with her sister Briana Casablanca and third grader Aubrielle Deaugustinis.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 11, 2023
Tara Elementary hosts its annual Sweetheart Dance

The annual dance gives students and their families a chance to show off their moves.

  • East County
  • Schools
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