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The moms posed for a photo with their babies before starting the baby parade at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 31, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center hosts annual Halloween Baby Parade.

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center hosts annual Halloween Baby Parade.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The East Manatee Fire Rescue District now has two ladder trucks in its fleet. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area homeowners may see change in insurance rates

Improved East Manatee Fire Rescue District rating results in potential savings to homeowners in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
ODA senior running back Jarred Flahive flies in the air after a collision.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 30, 2019
Thunder football reflects on season

ODA coach wants team to hit the weight room in the offseason.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alice Gest with John Reuss. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 30, 2019
East County serves up soup with soul

East County serves up soup with soul

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Seventh graders Lily Irelan and Barbara Baeza-Soria-Galvarro look for microplastics under a microscope.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 30, 2019
Braden River Middle students wrap up plastics project

Braden River Middle School students see reality of microplastics environmental impact

  • East County
  • News
Rubber ducks are 10-inches so they can be easily identified by their respective owners.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 30, 2019
Jiggs Landing has its ducks in a row in Manatee County

Jiggs Landing in Bradenton holds rubber duck race.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Andy Guz joins Doctor's Hospital of Sarasota COO Peter Hemstead and Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System COO Lorrie Liang for a panel discussion on healthcare Oct. 23 in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 30, 2019
Healthy competition in store for Lakewood Ranch area hospitals

Sarasota, Manatee county hospitals plan for growth in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
The Mall at UTC Marketing and Sponsorship Director Lauren Clark said the mall has adjusted its tenant mix over time to better serve the market. She said she is excited about how the community has embraced the mall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 30, 2019
Mall at UTC is 5 years old ... and still growing in Sarasota

Mall at UTC is 5 years old ... and still growing in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
Maeve and Owen Studdiford said they have learned to appreciate the things they have, including their education, more after visiting Gocio Elementary School regularly.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 30, 2019
Lakewood Ranch family offers two steps up for education in Manatee County

Lakewood Ranch family offers two steps up for education in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
River Club resident Cas Bruniany signs up for information about Florida Department of Transportation's future plans during an e-public hearing Oct. 23 outside Detwiler's Farm Marker. FDOT's Dan Calais and Jesten Abraham were ready.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 30, 2019
FDOT contemplates I-75 expansion in Sarasota, Manatee counties

FDOT contemplates I-75 expansion in Sarasota, Manatee counties

  • East County
  • News
Children enjoy Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' campout in February. Now they have an educational outdoor opportunity as well. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 30, 2019
Lakewood Ranch children explore the wild side

Kids can explore the wild side of Lakewood Ranch through Sticks and STEM camp

  • East County
  • News
Bryan Veith.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 30, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Logan Veith

The Braden River junior talks his favorite memory and improving his game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Scrub techs Ashley Warren and Katie Corso and nurses Rachel Zera and Lyn Swann presented the Widow-maker pumpkin.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 29, 2019
Operation successful! Lakewood Ranch Medical Center holds its annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center holds its annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2019
Lakewood Ranch church offers trunk of treats

Lakewood Ranch's Living Lord Lutheran Church doles out Halloween fun, candy.

  • East County
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The NBP Dragons 200m premier/senior mixed 20 team (2) battles for position in a crowded field.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2019
Dragon boat festival rocks Nathan Benderson Park

The event gave those new to the sport a chance to shine.

  • East County
  • Sports
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