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Evan Bates loves participating in his weekly virtual playdates with his kindergarten class. "It's really fun," he says.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 22, 2020
Time to play the virtual game in Lakewood Ranch

Gullett Elementary teachers host virtual playdates for their classes

  • East County
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Blake and Hailey Richards are excited to make homemade ice cream. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 22, 2020
Scientific method for fun in Lakewood Ranch

East County science teachers share experiments that can be done at home.

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Jim and Deb Kehoe, Rosedale head golf professional Matthew Pivko and Kathi and John Skelton hope the community will rally to beat last year's fundraising total of $157,945.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2020
Rosedale women's undaunted effort yields funds for Homes for Our Troops

Despite their 2020 event being canceled, "little old ladies" pile up funds for disabled veterans.

  • East County
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Michael Levitan, 71, said he plays golf at University Park Country Club three times a week, sometimes four, and it has kept him from going nuts.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 22, 2020
Golf offers 'safe haven' for East County athletes

Golfers say the sport keeps them mentally and physically healthy during COVID-19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Food Bank of Manatee Director Cindy Sloan weighs bags pallets of rice ready for distribution. Wheels on Meals Plus of Manatee is seeing an increase in needs due to COVID-19. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 22, 2020
Can't mask the spirit of giving in Lakewood Ranch

Can't mask the spirit of giving in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Manatee Memorial Hospital
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 21, 2020
Manatee Memorial Hospital joins government COVID-19 clinical trial

Manatee Memorial Hospital joins government COVID-19 clinical trial.

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Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and her fellow commissioners voted to lift the 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 21, 2020
Manatee County commissioners lift 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew

Manatee County commissioners lift 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew

  • East County
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The FHSAA has officially cancelled the spring sports season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2020
FHSAA officially cancels spring sports season

Athletes affected will not receive an additional year of eligibility.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Manatee County Commission meetings are held in the Patricia M. Glass County Commission Chambers, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 20, 2020
Manatee County commission goes virtual

Manatee County board holds first regular meeting under coronavirus precautions.

  • East County
  • News
The watch is in effect until 3 p.m.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 20, 2020
Storm watch in effect until 3 p.m.

Seventeen counties in Florida under weather advisory until afternoon.

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This Mill Creek home at 14905 17th Ave. E., sold for $520,000 and has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,095 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 18, 2020
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS APRIL 6-10

Lakewood Ranch's home sales topped by a $2.35 million Lake Club home.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies were among those to participate in the salute to healthcare workers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 17, 2020
First responders salute healthcare workers in Lakewood Ranch

First responders salute healthcare workers in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch High community is raising money for Roosevelt Atkins, an assistant football coach at the school who has been battling COVID-19.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 16, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High community raising money for assistant football coach

Roosevelt Atkins has been battling COVID-19.

  • East County
  • News
Myakka's Amy and Tyler Clites show off their LEGO trophy after winning the first season of "Lego Masters," which ran 10-episode. Photo courtesy of FOX.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 16, 2020
Myakka City couple wins 'LEGO Masters' competition

Tyler and Amy Clites, of Myakka, will have Lego art on display at future LEGOLAND New York Resort.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™
  • April 16, 2020
Freya's Personal Reflections About Mediation

Freya's Personal Reflections About Mediation

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