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Jason Morales will coach the boys team and Sammy Stoltz will coach the girls team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2017
Lakewood Ranch High creates boys and girls lacrosse teams

The Mustangs will be the second Manatee County high school to offer the sport.

  • East County
  • Sports
Vinny Lecavalier, Paul Ysebaert, Steve Griggs, Jay Feaster, Rex Jensen, Brian Bradley, ThunderBug and the Lightning ice girls announce an outdoor street hockey rink at Premier Sports Campus.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2017
Tampa Bay Lightning to build street hockey rink at Premier Sports Campus

The club has also extended its relationship with Schroeder-Manatee Ranch for three years.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 4219 Hawk Island Drive recently sold for $2.1 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 25, 2017
Riverdale home tops sales at $2.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 9-13

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Natalia Besse, 3, Wandelisse Castillo and Ariella Castillo, 3, play games in the Kid Zone at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 25, 2017
Lakewood Ranch YMCA fundraiser to be good for the soul

Lakewood Ranch YMCA hosts Motown & Soul to fund ‘something fresh.’

  • East County
  • News
Preston Olinger, chairman of the Suncoast Food & Wine Fest, begins planning for the event in January.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 25, 2017
When it comes to the Suncoast Food & Wine Fest, he never whines

Four-time chairman of Suncoast Food & Wine Fest does his job with little fanfare.

  • East County
  • News
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School teachers Denise Touchberry and Andrea Berninger received a $1,000 grant to maintain the school’s garden and build birdhouses for the McNeal Garden Club.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 25, 2017
Grants enrich seeds of learning at McNeal Elementary

McNeal Elementary garden club among Manatee Education Foundation grant recipients.

  • East County
  • News
The Players’ Anthony Spall rehearses for his role as Ichabod Crane.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 25, 2017
Sleepy Hollow gives Lakewood Ranch a chance to connect with theater

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. Director of Project Management Lauren Kratsch, Director of Global Business Development Max Stewart and President and CEO Sharon Hillstrom say their proposal to Amazon showcases the area.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2017
Will Lakewood Ranch master plan include Amazon?

Long shot bid would be financial windfall for Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Doodle Bug makes its debut appearance at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Photo by Berkley Mason.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 25, 2017
Doodle Bug comes to Lakewood Ranch

The child care business will have a booth at Boo Fest.

  • East County
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ODA cross country runners Aubrey Robbins and Abbey Burwood, 11, are beating girls six years older than them.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2017
ODA cross country sixth-graders showcase 'sick' speed

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Florida Department of Transportation Project Manager Jeffrey Mednick answers questions from Andy Kufta, of Tara.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2017
Manatee County Interchange project ramps up

FDOT holds public meeting to discuss I-75/S.R. 70 interchange plans and concerns.

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  • News
SUGAR founders Victoria Cobb, Stefanie Guido and Ali Pereira show off new backpacks donated after they posted a request on Facebook.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2017
Moms sweeten opportunities for service in Lakewood Ranch area

Three moms start SUGAR, an organization to help children learn about volunteerism.

  • East County
  • News
Regina Morris. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 25, 2017
East County marathoner goes the extra mile - literally

Regina Morris topped her age group in what turned out to be an elongated marathon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bryan Gagg.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 10.26.17

East County High 5 Moments: 10.26.17

  • East County
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Manatee County Deputy Director of Public Works Sia Mollanazar, Valerin President Valerie Ciudad-Real, Manatee County Director of Public Works Ron Schulhofer, Manatee County Commissioner Priscilla Whisenant Trace, Commission Chairw
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2017
Fort Hamer Bridge is finally open

Fort Hamer Bridge opens after more than 100 years of debate.

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