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Samantha Flores and Kyle Vaske play with the front ensemble during the Pride of Parrish Marching Band's performance of its show Flourish. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 11, 2021
Parrish Community High marching band kicks off inaugural season

Pride of Parrish Marching Band sees success in its first year of high school competition.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Villages installed a brand-new Koenig & Bauer press in 2020.
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • November 10, 2021
When it comes to news, we believe bigger is better

While everyone else in our industry gets smaller, we decided it was the perfect time to give readers more.

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Fourth grader Emmanuel Cortes-Alban and fifth graders ReAnn Kolbe, Lillian Chandler and Noah LaBarr are all East County residents who attend Rowlett Academy. They participated in a special Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 10.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 10, 2021
Rowlett Academy of Bradenton holds special ceremony for veterans

Special veterans day ceremony held Nov. 10 at Rowlett Academy of Bradenton

  • East County
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Air Force veteran Richard Sutton salutes the American Flag during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner during the Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 10 at The Sheridan in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 10, 2021
The Sheridan honors its veterans in Lakewood Ranch

The Sheridan honored its Armed Forces veterans with a Veterans Day celebration on Wednesday.

  • East County
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Maureen Geary, a third grade teacher at Myakka City Elementary School, teachers a vocabulary lesson to Katherine Millan-Pureco and America Carranza-Vazquez. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 10, 2021
School Board of Manatee County looks to future to address salaries

School Board members say they want to start moving funds for teacher salaries from the 1-mill property tax into the operating budget.

  • East County
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A look at where Manatee County plans to build the amenities at Premier Park.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 10, 2021
Manatee County unveils plans for Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County commissioners talk about the timeline for Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch.

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The School Board of Manatee County is working on a proposed map of new district lines.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 10, 2021
School Board of Manatee County discusses redistricting

School board members drawing up new zones for districts.

  • East County
  • Schools
Zohreh Ambrose shows those in attendance at the Waterlefe Golf and River Club that mustard is the "in" color this season.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2021
Waterlefe Golf and River Club hosts fall fashion show

P.J.'s Boutique of Sarasota brings fall fashions to Waterlefe Golf and River Club.

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The Farmers Market of Lakewood Ranch was crowded 10 minutes after it opened at its new site at Waterside Place.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2021
Market at Lakewood Ranch enjoys huge opening at Waterside Place

Market at Lakewood Ranch's debut at Waterside Place is a hit.

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Joanne DiCarlo says her longtime companion Jack Unger loved to help disadvantaged children in his role with the Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2021
Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks mourn late exalted ruler

Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks honor the late Jack Unger for his more than 50 years of community service

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Jasmine Dennison and Josie Golish, both of Sarasota, make their traditional visit to the Sarasota Medieval Fair on Saturday.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 6, 2021
Sarasota Medieval Fair gets underway in Myakka City

The Sarasota Medieval Fair begins in its new home at the Woods of Mallaranny off State Road 70 in Myakka City.

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Piyachat Dobbs, Poonsita Geden and Tuanchai Boonnoen of Lakewood Ranch greeted finishers of Saturday's Fort Hamer Bridge run with medals, some music from a tambourine and big smiles.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 6, 2021
Hundreds brave the elements for the annual Fort Hamer Bridge Run

Over 700 area runners beat the cold and the rain in Saturday's Fort Hamer Bridge Run in Parrish.

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Braden River senior running back Nehemiah Jenkins breaks avoids a tackle from Sailors linebacker Kafale Rivers. Jenkins, normally a defensive back, has become part of the Pirates' running back duo with sophomore Trayvon Pinder.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2021
Injuries to Braden River High's football team can't derail Pirates

Despite a number of players playing out of position, Braden River's football team has thrived in 2021.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2021
Braden River football knocks off Sarasota

The Pirates controlled the clock in a 21-6 win.

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Benderson Park dragon boat Coach Angela Long and veteran paddler Rick Jensen got the NBP Veterans team off the ground.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 5, 2021
Prose and Kohn: New NBP Veterans dragon boat team makes a splash

The program is for male and female veterans injured, wounded or able-bodied.

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