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Dustin Dahlquist has been in Manatee County schools for 21 years. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2018
New principal named at Lakewood Ranch High

Dustin Dahlquist named to Lakewood's top post.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2018
Super recognition for teachers in Lakewood Ranch

Kiwanis program highlights importance of McNeal teachers.

  • East County
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The FHSAA announced its classifications for the 2019 and 2020 seasons on Friday
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2018
New FHSAA football classifications mean big change for Braden River

The FHSAA announced its classifications for the 2019 and 2020 seasons on Friday

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 13, 2018
'Snowcoming' dance brightens scene at Braden River Middle

Middle-schoolers dance night away with friends.

  • East County
  • Schools
Kathy Wingfield and Sharon Wright check out a silent auction item in which they can win a pet portrait.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 12, 2018
Lakewood Ranch women finish year with fundraiser

Lakewood Ranch Women's Club raises $15,000 at charity dinner.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 7914 Staysail Court in Lake Club sold for $1,275,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 12, 2018
Lake Club home tops local sales at $1,275,000

Residential real estate for Nov. 26-30.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Mustangs junior Najii Greene-Villegas fires on net against Riverview High. Lakewood Ranch would win 1-0.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 12, 2018
Mustangs soccer reminiscent of state finals team

The current boys soccer team looks like the 2016-17 squad in more ways than one

  • East County
  • Sports
Conner Morrell's No. 28 car races on the outside of racing legend Tony Stewart's No. 14 car at Bubba Raceway Park. Stewart won the race; Morrell finished eighth.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 12, 2018
Braden River freshman races with 'Smoke'

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota's Landon Shoenberger greets Merlin after an impressive catch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 12, 2018
Doggone good times in Myakka City

Dog Frisbee league in Myakka City provides plenty of laughs for Sarasota, Bradenton area residents..

  • East County
  • News
Spencer Mauk.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 12, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: 12.13.18

East County Athlete of the Week: 12.13.18

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale has a new book out, "Dick Vitale's Mount Rushmores of College Basketball."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 12, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale says, 'Just read it, baby!'

Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale releases new book that raises funds for the fight against pediatric cancer with the Jimmy V Foundation.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Schools Interim Superintendent Cynthia Saunders is contracted for her position through June 2019. File photo.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 12, 2018
Manatee district interim superintendent faces sanctions from state's commissioner of education

Manatee district interim superintendent faces sanctions from state's commissioner of education.

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Lighthouse Cove residents Angela DeAngelis and Eileen Bland say residents in their communities have considered gating roads before, but development of a new plaza is spurring action.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 12, 2018
Loss of tranquility in store for Bradenton neighborhood?

Lighthouse Cove residents concerned about traffic from planned plaza.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 12, 2018
S.R. 70 expansion under consideration

State seeks public input for Lakewood Ranch area road improvement project.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2018
Diamond and Crystal Ball sparkles

Diamond and Crystal Charity Ball raises funds for Just for Girls.

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