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Aiden Torres said one day he hopes to make a cure for brain cancer.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 3, 2019
Small code, big dreams at SCF Lakewood Ranch

Local children — some as young as first graders, but most are fourth graders — attended a spring break coding camp the from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 25-29 at the State College of Florida’s Lakewood Ranch campus.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cast members poured all the emotion they could muster into their last rehearsal before the actual performance.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 3, 2019
Curtain call: seniors and director finish their time at Out-of-Door Academy

When student actors took the stage on Friday, March 29, at Out-of-Door Academy, it wasn’t just the last opening night for departing seniors in their drama department. It was the last performance for director and Associate Head of School for Academics L’Ta

  • East County
  • Schools
Chief of Operations Larry Luh, EMS Chief Paul DiCicco and District Chief Mark Regis are seeking ways to keep their ambulances in circulation.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 3, 2019
Surge is EMS concern in Manatee County

Manatee County EMS hopes better use of 911 will lessen strain on ambulances.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's June and Stan Schuer have enjoyed life despite June's battle with Parkinson's disease. "We really do," Stan said.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 3, 2019
Parkinson's disease can't rob Lakewood Ranch woman of her good days

Huge Parkinson's disease expo coming to the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
  • News
Alligators are more active this time of year as they seek breeding partners.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 2, 2019
Alligator 'on the prowl' in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch resident has a close-up encounter with an alligator on his neighbor's porch.

  • East County
  • News
Arnold Ray Davis
    In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
Arnold Ray Davis

Arnold Ray Davis, 82, passed away on February 27, 2019. He was born August 15, 1936, in Alvy, West Virginia to the late Paul and Arlie (Cain) Davis

  • East County
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    In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
William Walter (Bill) Roberts

William Walter (Bill) Roberts, age 92, born June 27, 1926 to Millard Fillmore (Jim) Roberts and Eva Swan Roberts in Samoset, Florida, went home to be with the Lord March 3, 2019.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Skunks have raised a stink.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 1, 2019
Skunk preserve raises stink in Myakka City

Skunk preserve raises stink in Myakka City APRIL FOOLS.

  • April Fools
An above ground pool with plastic sides will have 10 competitive lanes.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 1, 2019
Pool project goes to higher level in Lakewood Ranch

New aquatics center will get plastic, above-ground pool in Lakewood Ranch, APRIL FOOLS.

  • April Fools
Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 31, 2019
Not a heavenly experience at Bradenton neighborhood gate

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

  • East County
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    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 31, 2019
Celebrating the 'Cascades Lifestyle' with fashion in Sarasota

The Women's Club of Cascades held its annual fashion show with plenty of prizes and donations to charity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Festival of Vocal Arts co-founders Randolph Locke and Thomas Pasatieri hope to expose more local residents to opera.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 30, 2019
Small venue hosts large opera voices in Sarasota

Opera fans treated to intimate performance at Palm Aire Country Club in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 30, 2019
Magical event in Sarasota

Rangoonwala Family Foundation presents "The Haven Has Talent."

  • East County
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Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 28, 2019
Man's wallet lifted at Bradenton convenience store

Man's wallet lifted at Bradenton convenience store in Cops Corner report.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
BSwanky business owner Gretchen Bauer makes custom bags that transform from handbags to backpacks and crossbody bags.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 28, 2019
Charity in the bag in Sarasota

Sarasota's BSwanky business owner supports Sisterhood for Good's Spring Sensations event by donating one of her custom bags.

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