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  • Jay Heater
  • August 11, 2022
Windward at Lakewood Ranch launches latest salvo in amenities race

The Neal Communities property shows how middle- to upper-middle-class families are living the country club lifestyle.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Since the start of County Administrator Scott Hopes' tenure, numerous departmental reorganizations have taken place. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 11, 2022
Shake-up of Manatee County department heads part of restructuring plan

Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes says his reorganization process has reached its conclusion with the departure of two more department heads.

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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 10, 2022
Manatee County Commission, At-Large: Carol Felts

Meet the candidate.

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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 10, 2022
Manatee County Commission, At-Large: Carol Whitmore

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 10, 2022
Manatee County Commission, At-Large: Jason Bearden

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
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Braden River junior quarterback Nick Trier is fully healthy after missing most of the 2021 season with an ankle injury. The Pirates expect him to be the next in a long line of QBs to perform at a high level. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 10, 2022
Pirates football does not expect to walk the plank in 2022

Braden River High expects a title run after moving past injury-filled 2021.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 10, 2022
Lakewood Ranch-area families say hello to a new school year

Braden River and Gilbert W. McNeal elementary schools are among those celebrating their opening days on Aug. 10.

  • East County
  • Schools
A 3-week-old kitten is being bottle fed at the Bishop Animal Shelter. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 10, 2022
Bishop Animal Shelter reopens with added capacity, upgraded facility

A donation from the Bishop Parker Foundation has kept the county from building an animal shelter in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Maggie Sharrer, the wellness coordinator and Hope teacher, is thrilled to share with students how to be happy and healthy people. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 10, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy ready to open for its first year

The newest school in Lakewood Ranch promises to offer education amplified.

  • East County
  • Schools
With the Lakewood Ranch Prep Academy in the background, a new set of signal lights is set to go operational at White Eagle Boulevard and Crossland Trail. (Photo by Jay Heater)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 10, 2022
New signals set for intersection at Lakewood Ranch Prep

A traffic light at White Eagle Boulevard and Crossland Trail is expected to be fully operational by the first day of school.

  • East County
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This Country Club Village home at 13623 Legends Walk Terrace sold for $2.5 million. It has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,476 square feet of living area. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 9, 2022
Country Club home tops sales at $2.5 million

A Country Club home on Legends Walk Terrace tops this week's sales at $2.5 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Braden River linebacker Aidan Dangler (3, red) puts a hit on Lakewood Ranch running back Kevin Everhart with teammate Zamarion Mays during the teams' 2021 rivalry game. (File photo)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 9, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Football's senior stars will be on display

A look at 10 senior East County football players to watch during the 2022 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jaxon Brown (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 9, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Jaxon Brown

The Lakewood Ranch-based golfer went undefeated Aug. 1-2 at the Junior Florida Cup at Sara Bay Country Club, helping the South team capture victory.

  • East County
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GreyHawk Landing's Kristen Barnhardt looks forward to a new school year for her sons Mason Barnhardt, who is a kindergartner, and Parker Barnhardt, who is a second grader, with Principal Chuck Fradley. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 9, 2022
Rowlett Academy families look forward to a new school year

East County is among the parents who get an introduction to the 2022-23 school year.

  • East County
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Duane Chapman introduces himself to the audience. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 9, 2022
'Dog the Bounty Hunter' talks fighting through adversity at The Source Church

TV personality Duane Chapman and his wife, Francie, shared their story at the East County church Aug. 7

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