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  • Matt Walsh
  • October 28, 2020
How Florida goes, the US goes

Florida is often called a microcosm of the U.S. electorate. Our state has sided with nine of the past 10 winners.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Madelyn and Marcus Gibbons were thrilled to be out and about.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 28, 2020
Nathan Benderson Park hosts second Trick or Treat on the Lake

Costumes and candy were plentiful at the Halloween event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Opposed residents who live near the site of the proposed dealership protest in front of the site Oct. 17 on State Road 64. Some residents plan to file an appeal after a county commission vote paved the way for a car dealership.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • October 28, 2020
Opponents of Cox Chevrolet car lot near Lakewood Ranch plan appeal

Some east Manatee residents likely to file appeal of rezone for Cox Chevrolet dealership

  • East County
  • News
Twin sisters, Tracy Zimmerman and Kim Simone, take on the personas of Yaya and Nono for their new children's show Yaya and Nono Show.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 28, 2020
Dance with east Bradenton's Yaya and Nono

Mill Creek woman and her twin sister create a YouTube show to get children dancing.

  • East County
  • News
Atypical Kitchen owner Zach Zeller (left) opened his restaurant in July. His chef, Evan Percoco (right) graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and once served as executive chef at the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • October 28, 2020
EYE ON BUSINESS: Atypical start to Lakewood Ranch delivery restaurant

Delivery restaurants now serving food at Lakewood Ranch brewery

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Logan Veith.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 28, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Logan Veith

The Braden River golfer talks the state tournament and his love of social media.

  • East County
  • Sports
B.J. Ivey won eight division titles in 10 years with the Riverview High boys basketball program.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 28, 2020
New ODA boy basketball coach excited to get to work

B.J. Ivey was previously the head coach at Riverview High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gene Witt Elementary School third grader Camryn Killingsworth makes her way across the monkey bars. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 28, 2020
School playgrounds no longer barred in Manatee County

School District of Manatee County allows elementary students to use playground equipment again.

  • East County
  • News
A 52-year-old Bradenton woman was killed Tuesday evening when she attempted to cross SR 70 at 111th Street East and was struck by a car.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 28, 2020
Bradenton woman dies when hit by car at SR 70 and 111th Street East.

Florida Highway Patrol report says the 52-year-old Bradenton woman crossed in front of a car going eastbound on SR 70.

  • East County
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Ethan Spasciani, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, volunteers at South West Florida Therapy Animals during an event through the Student Government Association. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 28, 2020
East Bradenton students receive humanitarian award

One Braden River High senior and one from Lakewood Ranch High named Anne Frank Humanitarian Award recipients.

  • East County
  • News
Event promoter Rainer Scheer has put together a group of nine cirque performances for his Glow Table Dinner in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 27, 2020
Time to glow on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch

Glow Table Dinner debuts in front of the Grove in Lakewood Ranch.

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The School Board of Manatee County unanimously approves a resolution to issue Certificates of Participation to accelerate capital projects within the district.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 27, 2020
School Board of Manatee County approves funding for capital projects

The School District of Manatee County can now borrow up to $100 million to accelerate capital projects, including two in east Bradenton.

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Manatee County is averaging 66.7 new COVID-19 cases per day during the week from Oct. 20 through Oct. 26, an increase from previous weeks.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • October 27, 2020
County extends state of emergency

Manatee County state of emergency for COVID-19 extended through Nov. 3

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 23, 2020
Braden River football gains, then loses fourth-quarter lead in loss to Manatee

The Pirates put together an 18-point comeback before losing the lead.

  • East County
  • Sports
East County football roundup: 10.23.20
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 23, 2020
East County football roundup: 10.23.20

East County football roundup: 10.23.20

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