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Construction vehicles in September 2022 navigate the landfill on Lena Road, which is adjacent to the rezoned area.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 28, 2022
Manatee clears path to sell its Lena Road property in Bradenton

County Commissioners approved a rezone of 98 acres from agricultural to mixed-use.

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Manatee County officials urged all residents to shelter in place on Wednesday morning.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 28, 2022
Manatee officials ask residents to shelter in place as Hurricane Ian arrives

More than 2,500 Manatee County residents have checked into the area's shelters.

  • East County
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Jackson Hodge, a Braden River sophomore, acts as the director for Pirate Nation Sports Network, choosing when to switch cameras on the broadcast among other duties. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2022
Pirate Nation Sports Network brings Braden River sports to out-of-area fans

The network streams each Pirates football game, plus select games of other sports, to fans via YouTube for no charge.

  • East County
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East Manatee Fire Rescue Lt. Chad Gamble (right front) leads a CERT class in April as they prepare for potential disasters. (File photo)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 27, 2022
Lakewood Ranch CERT ready to help during Hurricane Ian

The volunteer Community Emergency Response Team is ready to take action in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

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Manatee County now has ordered mandatory evacuations of both Zones A and B as Hurricane Ian approaches.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 27, 2022
Manatee County orders more mandatory evacuations in face of Hurricane Ian

Anyone living in Zone A or Zone B are now ordered to evacuate while Zone C residents are encouraged to find shelter farther inland.

  • East County
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Deputy Chief William Hall sets up the emergency call center at East Manatee Fire Rescue Station 1, which will handle overflow from the Emergency Operations Center. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Liz Ramos and Ian Swaby
  • September 27, 2022
Manatee County says it's ready for Hurricane Ian

Officials and residents of Manatee County are working furiously in the face of Hurricane Ian.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 27, 2022
Esplanade home tops sales at $1.38 million

An Esplanade home on Tivoli Run tops the week's sales at $1.38 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, and commissioners Kevin Van Ostenbridge and Vanessa Baugh urge residents to prepare for Hurricane Ian. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 26, 2022
Manatee County officials say they are ready for Hurricane Ian

County Administrator Scott Hopes says residents should find a safe location by 8 p.m. Tuesday.

  • East County
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Griffin DeRusso. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 26, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Griffin DeRusso

The Out-of-Door Academy senior running back leads the Sunshine State Athletic Conference in rushing yards and touchdowns as of Sept. 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County is converting 15 schools into shelters as Hurricane Ian approaches. (File photo)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 26, 2022
Manatee schools shift to evacuation shelters

The Manatee County School District closes schools Tuesday until further notice ahead of Hurricane Ian.

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Manatee County issues mandatory evacuation orders for those living in Zone A beginning Tuesday at 8 a.m.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 26, 2022
Manatee County issues evacuation orders

Manatee County issues mandatory and voluntary evacuations, effective 8 a.m. Tuesday, and proceeds with county closures.

  • East County
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Monica Quimby says Team USA sled hockey celebrated its gold medal win at the Women's World Challenge with Chinese food and karaoke. (Courtesy photo.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 26, 2022
Lakewood Ranch area sled hockey player wins gold with Team USA at Women's World Challenge

The event was the first women's sled hockey event sanctioned by World Para Ice Hockey, which in turn is the first step in getting the sport to the Paralympics.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High will be open along with other School District of Manatee County Schools on Monday. (File photo)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 25, 2022
Manatee County schools to remain open Monday

With expected soon-to-be Hurricane Ian approaching, the school district will alert parents through mass emails and phone calls on possible cancellations.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 25, 2022
The UPS Store in Lakewood Ranch celebrates grand opening

The UPS Store on Lorraine Road and State Road 70 completed its opening Sept. 24 with puppies from Nate's Honor Animal Rescue greeting customers.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 25, 2022
Sarasota, Manatee men support American Cancer Society with fashion show

Real Men Wear Pink models hit the runway to spread awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society.

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