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Sheriff’s Office Instructors Sgt. John Finley (left) and Lt. Andy Ramdath oversee the Active Shooter Training. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • June 13, 2018
Guardians role could be short term for school district of Manatee County

Manatee County school district decides to not keep the Guardian program around long term.

  • East County
  • News
Cassandra Atzrodt, Ahmad Ibsais and Alana Kelly stand behind Alex Kumar and Vinh Dong a week before their big at a national title. Not pictured are Justin Schwartz and Jaxson Bunes.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 13, 2018
Manatee County students find formula for success in F1 in Schools racing

Manatee County students find formula for success in F1 in Schools racing and head for nationals in Austin, Texas.

  • East County
  • News
The Players will continue outdoor programming, such as its production of Huck Finn (Casey Berkery) in May at James Patton Park, until the new theater complex opens.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 13, 2018
Revised plot for The Players' move to Lakewood Ranch

Board chair talks about updated plans for Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • News
Stephanie Smith (right) is the new coach of the Braden River girls basketball team. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 13, 2018
New leadership for Pirates girls basketball

Stephanie Smith, a former player and assistant coach at Northern Illinois University, was hired to coach the Braden River High girls basketball team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mustangs softball grad Denali Schappacher made the America East All-Conference First team as a freshman at the University of Central Florida. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 13, 2018
Area athletes still generate pride in college

Graduates from Braden River High, Lakewood Ranch High and The Out-of-Door Academy are still starring for their collegiate programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Amari Pitts.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 13, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Amari Pitts

Braden River High defensive back Amari Pitts, who holds offers from the Air Force Academy and talks switching to defensive back and what scares him the most.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 10, 2018
Thief has a green thumb

Cops corner, east county lakewood ranch crime reports for week of June 14

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch's David and Jaime Marco take the dance floor for the Children's Guardian Fund.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • June 10, 2018
Dance for the Guardians in Lakewood Ranch

Cuban-themed fundraiser at Lakewood Ranch Country Club benefits the Children's Guardian Fund.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High graduate Pablo Garabitos was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in 25th round of the 2018 MLB Draft on June 6.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High grad selected in MLB Draft

Lakewood Ranch High graduate Pablo Garabitos was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in 25th round of the 2018 MLB Draft on June 6. He must decide between going pro and attending the University of South Florida by July 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jimmy and Tina O’Brien | Realtors/Founding Members | RealtyPartners®
  • June 7, 2018
Helping Families Achieve Their Real Estate Goals

Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota Realtors, Tina and Jimmy O'Brien, are founding members of RealtyPartners® that helps families achieve their real estate goals with a New Home Buyer/Seller Savings Program.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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The Lake Club home at 16116 Clearlake Ave. recently sold for $1.35 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 6, 2018
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.35 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 21-25.

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  • Real Estate
Frank Post says that he helped recover over 300 semester credits with his students this year.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • June 6, 2018
Extra credit goes to two teachers in East County

Two East County credit recovery teachers nominated for Educator Impact Award.

  • East County
  • News
Dylan Zafirov knocks a ball into the hole at the Fish Hole while his sons, Leo, 12, and Michael, 6, cheer him on.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • June 6, 2018
Fun times 10 in Lakewood Ranch

Here's 10 summer activities in Lakewood Ranch to keep kids entertained, from Archery Tag at the Manatee YMCA to mini-golf at The Fish Hole.

  • East County
  • News
Luke Snyder, a third-grader from Braden River, gets help with his reading from Susan Hagerman on the first day of summer school.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • June 6, 2018
Summer school is now in session in East County

Summer schools are no longer a mandatory punishment for all failing students, but it might help your student in the long run.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's James Rivera won the 4A 300-meter hurdles at the track and field championships.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 6, 2018
Top sports moments from East County's 2017-2018 school year

Lakewood Ranch High, Braden River High and The Out-of-Door Academy all had special moments in 2017-2018. These are the best of East County's best.

  • East County
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