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Ray’s Canoe Hideaway Owner Mark Stukey stands on his flooded dock in the Manatee River.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 14, 2017
Profits lost in the storm

Irma leaves business owners searching for solutions.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County issues storm-related debris disposal guidelines .
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 13, 2017
Manatee County yet to decide storm debris collection

For homeowners in need of disposing hurricane-related debris, here is some important guidelines you need to know.

  • East County
  • News
Mill Creek's Dave Daily said damage could have been much worse as this tree only destroyed an overhang on his 2nd Avenue East home in Mill Creek.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 13, 2017
Glancing blow fortunate for Manatee County

East County avoids major damage from Hurricane Irma

  • East County
  • News
Melanie Johnson hits a layup for the University of South Carolina. Photo courtesy South Carolina Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 13, 2017
New hand on the Ranch

Girls basketball coach hopes to sustain the Mustangs' success.

  • East County
  • Sports
Scully, the mascot of the World Rowing Championships. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 12, 2017
World Rowing Championships still on schedule

Nathan Benderson Park sustained "minimal damage" from Hurricane Irma.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tables of supplies are lined up at Bayside Community Church's East Bradenton Campus where a "relief point" is operating for those in need of help after Hurricane Irma.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 12, 2017
Bayside Community Church in Bradenton offers hurricane relief

The church has a relief point at its Manatee County location, offering everything from food and water to baby diapers for those in need.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High, which acted as a shelter during Hurricane Irma, will be open to students again on Sept. 18.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 11, 2017
Manatee County public schools off until Monday, Sept. 18

Schools, which acted as shelters, need to be cleaned, have storm debris removed.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County will release a date when it will pick up storm debris later this week. Only garage that fits in a can will be picked up in regular garbage service.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 11, 2017
Date to pick up storm debris in Manatee County not set yet

County schools will be closed on Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
Hurricane Irma pounded Lakewood Ranch on Sunday night as a Category 2 hurricane.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 11, 2017
Curfew lifted in Manatee County

Sheriff's Office advises people stay off the roads as much as possible

  • East County
  • News
With sustained winds from Hurricane Irma reaching 40 miles per hour, Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells pulled all his deputies off service calls as of 4 p.m. Sunday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 10, 2017
Manatee County Sheriff's Office pulls deputies from roads

Conditions from Hurricane Irma make it too dangerous to answer service calls.

  • East County
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Sheriff Rick Wells.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 10, 2017
Manatee County Sheriff — 'Looters won't be tolerated'

Sheriff Rick Wells tells public to stay off the roads until curfew ends at 3 p.m. Monday.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 10, 2017
Manatee County still has shelter space; 3 p.m. curfew set

Evacuees still can find space as Hurricane Irma approaches.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County shelters were near capacity on Saturday afternoon.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 9, 2017
UPDATE: Shelter space in Manatee County dwindles

Those evacuating to shelters urged to find a spot by 8 p.m. Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Highway Patrol has warned motorists it will close bridges when sustained wind speeds reach 40 miles per hour.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 9, 2017
Florida bridges set to close due to Hurricane Irma

Motorists need to check route if they expect to be on the road.

  • East County
  • News
East County's Nina, Toby (the dog), James and Noah Klepek gather their belongings before entering an emergency shelter at Carlos E. Haile Middle School.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 9, 2017
UPDATE: Manatee County opens 23 shelters, but some already full

Braden River High, Oneco both full as thousands seek refuge from Hurricane Irma.

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St. Barbara's Hellenic Folk Dance Group member Harrison Barakos gives a wave, while being cheered on by fellow dancers Maria Stylianoudakis and Gianni Cappelluti, as his name is called at the St. Barbara 42nd annual Greek Festival.
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