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Lakewood Ranch High senior Johnathan Kline (14) gets dragged down by Plant junior Will Anderson (24).
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 24, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs soccer eliminated thanks to missed opportunities

Lakewood Ranch High had early chances to pile on Plant High but could not execute, eventually losing 3-1 in overtime.

  • East County
  • Sports
An unidentified woman was killed early Thursday morning after she walked into the path of a patrol car, according to a Manatee County Sheriff's Office report.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 24, 2022
Pedestrian dies after walking into path of Manatee Sheriff's Office patrol car

Age unknown of woman who was killed after being hit by a Manatee County Sheriff's patrol car in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Smith, Stillpoint treasurer James Keiner, and Stillpoint president Gene Tischer​ celebrate another successful fundraiser by Bob Smith in 2021. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 24, 2022
Lakewood Ranch man continues to be a driving force behind fundraiser

Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith aims to raise more than $40,000 for Bradenton's Stillpoint Mission this year.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 23, 2022
Lakewood Ranch's B. D. Gullett Elementary hosts annual walkathon

B.D. Gullett Elementary School students have fun running in the walkathon and sliming the principal.

  • East County
  • Schools
Heritage Harbor's Rhegan Duncombe, who is a junior at Out-of-Door Academy, started Gymnast to Gymnast to donate gymnastics clothing and new equipment to gymnasts in the Bahamas.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 23, 2022
East Bradenton student creates nonprofit to support gymnasts in the Bahamas

ODA junior Rhegan Duncombe founds Gymnast to Gymnast to benefit athletes in the Bahamas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Stokely Browne, a fourth grader at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School, talks to Doug Wagner, the deputy superintendent of operations for the School District of Manatee County, about becoming a neurosurgeon. File photo
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 22, 2022
Manatee chamber and school district partner for Project TEACH

School District of Manatee County fourth graders learn the importance of first impressions while exploring different careers.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 21, 2022
Manatee School Board plans to sell property in east Bradenton

The school district sells 17-acres to offset the cost of 30-acres in Parrish for a new middle school.

  • East County
  • Schools
    In Memoriam |
  • February 21, 2022
Blanca Di Cecco

Blanca Di Cecco, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, dear friend to many and, dedicated volunteer, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2022 at the age of 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Allen Dickson, a bus driver for the School District of Manatee County, says being a bus driver gives him a purpose and allows him to give back to the community.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 20, 2022
Manatee School District works to address bus driver shortage

Bus driver shortage causes challenges for Manatee County schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
As the coolness of a February night sets in, the campfire becomes the centerpiece of the evening.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Community Campout helps neighbors bond

Neighbors connect during the annual Lakewood Ranch Community Campout.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A bird blind/observation platform is among the amenities proposed in concept drawings.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 20, 2022
Conservation concepts roll out for Sarasota County-owned Quads land

Proposal calls for creation of a woodland habitat with the goal of fostering biodiversity.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2022
Byeong Hun An wins the 2022 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Michael Gellerman missed a birdie putt to win the event, then missed a par putt to force a playoff

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 19, 2022
LECOM Suncoast Classic remains wide open after round three

Michael Gellerman leads at 17 under par, but he has plenty of competiton

  • East County
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Lauren Lambeth finishes up grooming Rocco before moving to the next Clydesdale. The team is made up of 10 horses with two sitting out each event because an eight-horse team is needed to pull the wagon.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 19, 2022
Budweiser Clydesdales finish stay at the Sarasota Polo Club

Budweiser Clydesdales finish their stay at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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Patricia Hanly complements her display with the Swarovski crystal jewelry she is wearing.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 19, 2022
Palm Aire artists showcase their talents in Sarasota

Palm Aire Art Association hosts its 39th annual show at the country club in Sarasota.

  • East County
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