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Dr. Brian Harrington and Dr. Jennifer Pfeiffer will provide free dental services at Creekwood Dental Nov. 22.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 13, 2019
Creekwood Dental offers free dental services

East County's Creekwood Dental to offer free dental services

  • East County
  • News
Regina Morris and John Annis celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary while in Hawaii. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch residents celebrate milestones

Lakewood Ranch residents celebrate milestone anniversaries.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Eric Holt aims a thermometer at his egg to measure its temperature.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 13, 2019
Can't beat these lessons at Braden River Middle School

Braden River Middle School students learn about thermal energy through eggstronaut experiment

  • East County
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Pirates junior wideout Josh Thomas takes the ball upfield on a kickoff return against Palmetto.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 13, 2019
Pirates football can't wait to set sail again in 2020

Braden River coach confident his team will bounce back from 4-7 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Elizabeth Mosqueda (center) dances with her teammates after claiming victory over Stella Ultimate.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 13, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Frisbee tournament tosses in surprises

Frisbee tournament tosses in surprises

  • East County
  • Sports
Ice Rink Events employee Mike Sampson works to get the ice skating rink at Holidays on the Green ready for visitors. He said it takes about one week to set up.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2019
Benderson Development readies to bring on the lights in Sarasota, Manatee counties

Benderson Development's Holidays on the Green returns at new location in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District currently maintains the Stoneybrook and Lighthouse Cove communities' stormwater systems. Maintenance is funded through property taxes. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2019
Stormwater management up for debate in Heritage Harbour communities

Stormwater management up for debate in Heritage Harbour communities

  • East County
  • News
Contractors slow traffic as they complete work on Rye Road. Improvements include widening of the travel lanes and the addition of bicycle lanes and paved shoulder.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2019
Manatee County's Rye Road project might need additional time

Manatee County's Rye Road project might need additional time

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch residents Sandy Williams and Tony Llamas, with his daughter, Meghan Llamas, worry about safety at the intersection of Post/Greenbrook boulevards at State Road 70. They drive there daily for work and other needs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2019
Crashes at Post Boulevard prompt concern in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents say immediate action needed to prevent more fatalities.

  • East County
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Kate Walker.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 13, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Kate Walker

The Braden River senior talks overcoming injuries and her goals for the state meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tim Swanson listens to testimony about proposed changes to a project near his home in Fairfield during a Nov. 7 land-use meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2019
Five-story concept rejected in Manatee County

Manatee County commissioners support lower building height near Fairfield.

  • East County
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James Cutway, president of the Suncoast Beekeepers Association and owners of Myakka's Gold Apiary, sells local, raw honey at the Who Knew Pop Up Market at Summerfield Park.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 13, 2019
Honey of a problem in Lakewood Ranch

East County Beekeepers share what to do when you find a bee colony around your home.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2019
Bradenton school celebrates freedom

Freedom Elementary School in Bradenton honors military veterans, first responders with Veterans Day ceremony.

  • East County
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Letter writer wants to see road improvements.
    By
  • Guest Author
  • November 11, 2019
Letters to the editor

Letter writer hopes for improvement on dangerous Lakewood Ranch roads.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Herman Martinez and Jerry Hufford stand alongside the Circle of Honor memorial that was dedicated by the Association of Veterans and Military Supporters and the Pulte Group Southwest Florida Division at Del Webb.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 11, 2019
Del Webb unveils veterans memorial in Lakewood Ranch

Veterans Day ceremony presented by the Association of Veterans and Military Supporters at Del Webb Lakewood Ranch.

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Ernie Els reads the green at The Concession during the 2023 World Champions Cup. He's No. 6 on the PGA Tour Champions money standings, as of April 6, and will be active at the Senior PGA Championship.
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Florida Statute 1001.42(4)(f)2 will require high schools, including Braden River High (pictured) and Lakewood Ranch High, to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. unless the district submits paperwork and gets accepted to keep the current start times.
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