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Myakka City's Lily Wolfe, 9, and her rabbit, Smokey, are headed into competition at the Manatee County Fair.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 19, 2022
Important lessons by a not-so-silly rabbit in Myakka City

FFA and 4-H are important programs for sustaining our future farmers and ranchers in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Residents spoke against the proposed Taylor Ranch development due to its proximity to two racetracks at the Dec. 15 meeting.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • December 16, 2022
Housing development plans advance despite dissent from racing community

Commissioners have sent the proposal for the 4,500-home Taylor Ranch community to the state for review despite their proximity to motorsports tracks.

  • East County
  • News
Two calls alleging a threat involving Braden River High School were reported Wednesday.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 15, 2022
Braden River High, Manatee Sheriff's Office investigate threat

Two calls alleging a threat involving Braden River High were reported Wednesday.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lourdes Capote-Dishaw, a Braden River High School junior, will continue to work with Bobbert during winter break to prepare for the Manatee County Fair.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 15, 2022
Barn doors stay open during FFA students' winter break

Future Farmers of America students return to campus during winter break to care for their animals and prepare for the Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • Schools
Although he grew up in a Chicago suburb, Peter Vole learned to love agriculture after moving to Manatee County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 15, 2022
Peter Vole named Agriculturalist of the Year in Manatee County

His work with kids in 4-H, FFA and at the Manatee County Fair earned him the award.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Mark and Jane Imperiale have assembled a group of more than 50 bell ringers for the Salvation Army.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 15, 2022
Lakewood Ranch volunteers give a new ring to exit strategy

Salvation Army volunteers have fun while ringing the bell at a Publix location in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sarasota County faces administrative challenge over Lakewood Ranch expansion
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 14, 2022
Sarasota County faces administrative challenge over Lakewood Ranch expansion

Two Bern Creek residents have filed the challenge over the planned Lakewood Ranch Southeast development, citing its impact on wildlife and traffic.

  • East County
  • News
District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said the straight road posed issues with safety and noise.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • December 14, 2022
Roundabout plans progress for Lorraine Road and Players Drive

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says community meetings will be held to discuss details of the Lakewood Ranch project, which is set to enter more advanced planning stages.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School's Audrey Weeks, Karen Tinoco, Skylar Cox and Samantha Rees compete in the rope bridge at the Raiders state championship. The team placed third.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 14, 2022
Lakewood Ranch, Braden River high schools win Raiders state championships

With more freshmen on the teams, Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school JROTC Raiders members had to act as participants and coaches.

  • East County
  • Schools
Myakka City's Larry Morris, who is 12, meets Santa and Mrs. Clause.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 14, 2022
Flight to the North Pole brings joy to Myakka boy

Myakka City's Larry Morris has been participating in the Flight to the North Pole since his kidney transplant in 2019.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Myakka City Elementary teacher named Manatee County's Principal of the Year
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 13, 2022
Myakka City Elementary teacher named Manatee County's Principal of the Year

Principal Carol Ricks was honored for her dedication to students, teachers, staff and the Myakka City community.

  • East County
  • Schools
This Country Club Village home at 13662 Legends Walk Terrace sold for $2.3 million. It has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,771 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 13, 2022
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 28 to Dec. 2 in Lakewood Ranch

A County Club home on Legends Walk Terrace tops the week's sales at $2.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Braden River's Isaac Heaven.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 13, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Isaac Heaven

The Braden River boys basketball junior had three-straight games of 10 or more points and three or more rebounds last week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lorraine Road will be widened between State Road 64 and 59th Avenue East.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • December 12, 2022
Plans altered to widen Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch

A revised series of plans calls for new acquisitions of residential land to build stormwater retention ponds.

  • East County
  • News
Panther Ridge 9-year-old Ava Grady enjoys checking out the bears at A Country Bear Christmas at Bearadise Ranch in Myakka City.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 12, 2022
Country Bear Christmas sweet at honey in Myakka City

Bearadise Ranch back in business in Myakka with A Country Bear Christmas after clearing damage done by Hurricane Ian.

  • East County
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