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East County

  • By Badger Bob's Team
  • July 22, 2021
Refrigerant and Replacement

The R-22 Reason to Upgrade Your A/C

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  • Liz Ramos
  • July 21, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High School mini cheerleaders show big spirit during camp

Campers learn new cheers, stunts and dance moves at Lakewood Ranch High School's Mini Cheer Camp.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ardene Chodosh and Murray Margolis. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • July 21, 2021
The Family Jeweler reopens five years after burglary

The jewelry repair store is now located on Lockwood Ridge Road after years spent in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Myakka City Fire Department Chief Danny Cacchiotti, pictured in 2009, first joined the department as a volunteer in 1995. (Courtesy of Myakka City Fire Department)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • July 21, 2021
Myakka City Fire Control District chief reflects on 26 years of firefighting

Danny Cacchiotti compares his early days in the department with its position before merger with East Manatee Fire District.

  • East County
  • News
Development along Lorraine Road, including neighborhoods such as Esplanade, is occurring quicker than Manatee County anticipated, which has increased the urgency to improve Lorraine Road.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • July 20, 2021
Changes coming to Lakewood Ranch's Lorraine Road

Manatee County has several improvements planned to better accommodate development between S.R. 64 and 70.

  • East County
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 20, 2021
Braden River Soccer Club U18 girls fall in opening game of U.S. Youth Championships

The event is being held at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch this week

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch women help stuff backpacks for Stillpoint Mission to donate to children. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 20, 2021
Lakewood Ranch volunteers help Stillpoint Mission distribute backpacks in Bradenton

Lakewood Ranch volunteers stuff 700 backpacks to be distributed to children in need.

  • East County
  • Schools
East Bounty's Warren Strauss gets tips on his grip from River Club's Larry Johnson.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 19, 2021
Former CIA executive says new gun owners in Lakewood Ranch area could use safety lessons

Lakewood Ranch's Larry Johnson gives back by teaching gun safety at Manatee Gun and Archery Club in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Lesser, the director of the Manatee County Mosquito Control District, says the control district doesn't follow a set schedule to spray but rather depends on the science to determine when an area needs to be sprayed.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 19, 2021
More rain brings mosquitoes to east Bradenton

The Manatee County Mosquito Control District increases its mosquito attack.

  • East County
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This Country Club East home at 15918 Kendleshire Terrace sold for $1.7 million. It has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,137 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 18, 2021
Country Club East home in Lakewood Ranch sells for $1.7 million

Here are the residential real estate sales for Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
A 21-year-old Myakka City man was killed in a one-car accident on State Road 64 near Verna Bethany Road and his 20-year-old Myakka City male passenger was left in critical condition.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 17, 2021
Myakka City man dies in one-car accident on S.R. 64 near Verna Bethany Road

Early morning accident on S.R. 64 leaves a 21-year-old Myakka City man dead and his 20-year-old passenger, also of Myakka City, in critical condition.

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Lakewood Ranch's Ali Murdock, sandwiched to the left of Lightning Coach Jon Cooper, got a picture of herself and her fellow ice crew members with the Stanley Cup after Tampa's win. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 16, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Lightning ice crew member gets magical Cup moment

Ali Murdock, a Lakewood Ranch High grad, celebrated the Stanley Cup in person this year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Michael Demarski, the owner of 3Form Fitness coming to Waterside Place, was the first to get the keys to his business.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 14, 2021
Business build-outs begin at Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch

Excitement grows in Lakewood Ranch as Waterside Place business owners get their keys to begin their build-outs.

  • East County
  • News
Jessica Percel, Dawn Bouck and Teresa Mast. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 14, 2021
Builders have the right stuff in Manatee and Sarasota counties

Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association stuffs backpacks for the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota

  • East County
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A six-classroom addition is being built at Braden River Middle School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 14, 2021
East Bradenton schools to see new and updated facilities

Several East County schools will see renovations and additions to ease overcrowding and update facilities.

  • East County
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