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East County

Tina Kelly and Dina Lundberg.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2018
The best Things in life

Your Town

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The home at 16406 Daysailor Trail recently sold for $1.41 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 7, 2018
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.41 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 19-23.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 7, 2018
Hopes, Miner should go

Manatee schools need the proposed 1-mill tax if they are to get on a path of consistently rising success. But voters also need a sign that the board can be trusted.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 7, 2018
ESPN host thrilled to be honored at upcoming Dick Vitale Gala

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brighton Osborne, Jessica Jackson, Amy Van Ryn and Keile O'Dell, all East County residents, helped the Bradenton Christian girls basketball team reach the final four.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 7, 2018
Local players help Bradenton Christian girls basketball reach state semifinals

The Panthers fell in the final four, but recognize that this was a special season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Harmony at Lakewood Ranch is just one of many East County communities under development. Impact fees for new homes vary by the size of the home.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2018
Manatee County Commission set to vote on impact fees

Lower impact fees would result in $2 million less annually.

  • East County
  • News
VFW Post 12055 Chaplain Ernie Freedman serves up hot dogs to fellow post member Charlie Busack.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2018
VFW offers flame-broiled thanks

VFW serves firemen lunch in appreciation of being allowed to use their facility.

  • East County
  • News
Dashwood Payen performed in the marching band at Lakewood Ranch High School. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch community mourns teen's death

Popular teen heralded as great trumpet player.

  • East County
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Lauren Walker.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 7, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Lauren Walker

The Braden River High third baseman talks hitting home runs and "Siesta Key."

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden Wood's Susan Tannebaum listens to public comment on the MSTU.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 6, 2018
Manatee Commission delays MSTU vote

Commissioners hope to to reduce assessment amounts.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 6, 2018
Manatee schools offer open enrollment

School choice for elementary schools runs through March 16.

  • East County
  • News
Rebecca McCullough, the daughter of farm owner Gabby Herrmann, offers a sugar treat for a job well done.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 4, 2018
Lipizzans reign during Myakka City benefit

Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions helps raise funds for Myakka City Historic School House.

  • East County
  • News
Sarah Dussault helps her team win the Female Platoon Exhibition class.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 4, 2018
Pirates in control

Braden River drill team wins district title.

  • East County
  • News
Summerfield's Jonathan Leatt, an 11-year-old McNeal student, soars above the ground as he wins the overall 5K race in 18:28.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 4, 2018
Take Stock awareness rises in Lakewood Ranch

Benefit runs help students reach the academic finish line.

  • East County
  • News
Brendan Bengtsson is all smiles after winning the the Class 2A heavyweight state title.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 3, 2018
Braden River High wrestler takes gold at state tournament

Lakewood Ranch High also had a wrestler finish on the medal stand.

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