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Luke Snyder, a third-grader from Braden River, gets help with his reading from Susan Hagerman on the first day of summer school. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 24, 2018
School board vote could change in Manatee County

Referendum would prevent voters from selecting school board members outside their district.

  • East County
  • News
Freshman Hunter Miller from Braden River High School's JROTC men's team races across the finish line with his team.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 24, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Mustangs mourn teammate

Lakewood Ranch athletes wear purple to honor murdered teammate at County Raider Meet.

  • East County
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Riley Bradshaw.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Riley Bradshaw

Lakewood Ranch High's Riley Bradshaw is our East County Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brian Battie.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 10.25.18

East County High 5 Moments: 10.25.18

  • East County
  • Sports
County transportation officials suggested a roundabout at Honore Avenue and Old Farm Road. Because of an existing bridge, there may be problems with fitting a roundabout there.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2018
More roundabouts considered on East County roads

Traffic circles could be added to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, Honore Avenue.

  • East County
  • News
Rosedale Residents Lynne Woodman and Bob Eisenbeis say when the lights go up, they won't be happy.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 24, 2018
Will Rosedale residents see the light from Lakewood Ranch Park?

County says new park lighting won't affect the community.

  • East County
  • News
Tony Francis
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2018
Greyhawk Landing CDD Seat 5: Tony Francis

Incumbent hopes for continued service.

  • East County
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Joseph Di Bartolomeo
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 1: Joseph Di Bartolomeo

Candidate touts experience, experience to help the board.

  • East County
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Louise Buckley
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2018
Heritage Harbour North CDD Seat 5: Louise Buckley

Tax preparer vies for board seat.

  • East County
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John Schmidt
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 1: John Schmidt

Tara CDD candidate wants to cap tax increases.

  • East County
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Dan Powers
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 3: Dan Powers

Dan Powers wants to change spending philosophies.

  • East County
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Barbara Linden
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 3: Barbara Linden

Newcomer wants to promote community.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 21, 2018
Golfers tee off against cancer in Bradenton

First Play for Pink golf tournament at Heritage Harbour in Bradenton benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2018
Pirates blank Mustangs 56-0 in rivalry game

A Braden River senior had four touchdowns - in the first half

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 10.19.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2018
East County football roundup: 10.19.18

East County football roundup: 10.19.18

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