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Bryan and Julie Veith hope to raise money for cancer research so others don't experience the painful experience Julie has endured.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 17, 2018
Bradenton couple raises funds for Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Bradenton couple raises funds for Breast Cancer Research Foundation

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Rebecca and Dan Powers hold a picture of their son, Matthew, who died in a car crash Sept. 15 at Pope Road and State Road 64. They wish growth could slow until traffic conditions can be made safer.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2018
Can local roads handle growth in Manatee County?

Grieving parent asks commissioners to slow growth until roads are safe.

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Harmony's Casey Clough and Alison Clough at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer last year, say that American Cancer Society is a great organization because it helps all kinds of people. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 17, 2018
Fundraiser hits its stride at Nathan Benderson Park

Lakewood Ranch breast cancer survivors among those who will participate at Making Strides event.

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Kevin Lindberg, executive director of the foundation, accepts a check from Dunkin' Donuts in honor of Alyssa Varner, daughter of Myakka's Melissa and David Howell.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2018
Doughnut store raises funds, awareness for Epilepsy

Memory of store employee lives on through donation, doughnuts.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium officials hope the county will move quickly toward a land-use deal.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 16, 2018
County pushes for Mote agreement

Despite points of contention, Sarasota County commissioners are anxious to strike a land deal for aquarium.

  • East County
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Disabled Army veteran Michael Monthervil and his girlfriend, Ashley Nickles, address the crowd at the Elks Lodge during a fundraiser for Homes for Our Troops.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 14, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Elks pig out for charity

Lakewood Ranch Elks Lodge hosts fundraiser for Homes for Our Troops

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2018
Annual Pumpkin Festival opens

Hunsader Farms kicks off 27th annual event

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2018
Pirates football sinks Sailors 51-19

Braden River led Sarasota 44-6 at halftime

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East County football roundup: 10.12.18
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2018
East County football roundup: 10.12.18

East County football roundup: 10.12.18

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  • October 12, 2018
East County weather page photo: Oct. 11

Gordon Silver captured this sunset on the last day of summer at Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch.

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Little Chick and Toni Kennedy. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 11, 2018
Lakewood Ranch crew makes strides against breast cancer

Puppeteer reunites with former music student

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 11, 2018
Heritage Harbour women bring a full house

Stoneybrook women enjoy annual card and game party.

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Sergeant James Anderson Jr. and Deputy Sarah Kane are more than happy to listen to citizens concerns and answer questions.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 10, 2018
Coffee serves as a Lakewood Ranch wake-up call

Coffee with a cop event in Lakewood Ranch reminds residents to keep guard up.

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Sisterhood for Good members Kathy Fraley, Kathy Collums, Peggy Kronus and Heather Kasten are all excited for their next retreat in November for their annual planning, but say "No details! It's a secret to the public."
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 10, 2018
Sisterhood for Good takes a slice out of charity in Lakewood Ranch

Sisterhood for Good kicked off their fundraising season at California Pizza Kitchen on Oct. 4.

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Siddie Pennewill, Kendall Miller, Janie Chatham, Ashleigh Rodhouse, Cate Mulqueen and Carly Lansberg say they love going to the summit and seeing how the young girls embrace their own confidence.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 10, 2018
Girls don't shy away from event in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee Technical Colleges hosts the third annual Girls for Girls Summit Oct. 20.

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Evan Rowe (right), pictured here at the FHSAA Class 2A wrestling individual state championships from March 5-7, turned in an exceptional senior season for Braden River.
  • June 9, 2026
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Bridgewater's Jonathan Mullis, a local dad and business owner, wants to bring his experience and connections to benefit the School District of Manatee County school board.
  • June 9, 2026
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Voters stream in and out of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall during the 2024 general election. However, many Manatee County races are won or lost during the primary election.
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The inaugural Under Armour Track and Field Nationals featured Daphne Quintal, and she ultimately placed sixth for pole vault among female middle schoolers.
  • June 8, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Daphne Quintal
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The installation of span wire traffic signals on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard at the intersections of Gatewood Drive and Wood Fern Trail are two projects within Manatee County's "master vision" for speed management on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard between 44th Avenue East and State Road 64.
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More traffic signals coming to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

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