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Josephine Johnson, kindergarten teacher at Tara Elementary, is one of the four finalists up for "Educator of the Year."
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • December 8, 2016
Three East County teachers are 'Educator of the Year' finalists

Manatee County School District announces excellence finalists.

  • East County
  • News
The new mascot for the 2017 World Rowing Championships needs a name.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • December 8, 2016
Rowing championships' pelican seeks a name

Possible names for new mascot have been flying fast.

  • East County
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Central Park Homeowners Association board members David Sidnam and Lee Duis worked together to raise about $16,000 to install this playground in the community. Duis was elected to the HOA board in November and will serve as its president in 2017.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2016
Central Park HOA hopes to add amenities

Central Park board desires friendship, lower fees and improved amenities

  • East County
  • News
East County Basketball Roundup: 12.07.16
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2016
East County Basketball Roundup: 12.07.16

A strong start to the week for area teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Schotzie the Schnauzer wants entry into the Paw Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 7, 2016
Visitors to Lakewood Ranch may have bone to pick

Some Paw Park users would like CDD to consider visiting dog policy.

  • East County
  • News
NewGate headmaster Tim Seldin, with his dog Bikram, says the new campus will allow NewGate to triple its high school program.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2016
New Montessori school won't forget building's history

NewGate Montessori expects to take up to 25 more students by June.

  • East County
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Out-of-Door Academy will need senior Kolbie Ward to have a big game against Manatee on Dec. 14. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The biggest match-ups this week in East County.

  • East County
  • Sports
LaDazhia Williams.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2016
East County High Fives: 12.07.16

East County High Fives: 12.07.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Justin Harris crashes through a defender's tackle.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2016
Surge Rugby Club promotes culture of respect through intense sport

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Natalie Gorji makes an open-field juke during practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2016
Out-of-Door freshman soccer star experienced beyond her years

Netting a hat trick each game is a goal of the prolific scorer.

  • East County
  • Sports
Meeting street runs between Riva Trace and University Place. Only this gate divides the communities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2016
Privacy prompts Riva Trace decision

Commissioners allow emergency access point to be removed.

  • East County
  • News
Harry and Mary Jo Steltmann host the Palm Aire Women' s Club Holly Jolly event on Dec. 4 at their home.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 6, 2016
Palm Aire Women's Club hosts a jolly fundraiser

Palm Aire couple host more than 100 guests who enjoy a great party.

  • East County
  • News
The box in blue denotes the site location.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2016
Movie theater may come to Ellenton

The proposed Manatee County theater is adjacent to the Ellenton outlet mall.

  • East County
  • News
The new facility is built to accommodate future growth. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2016
MCAT opens new fleet facility

he project will accommodate future growth in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
The Baltimore Orioles will host the seventh-annual OriolesREACH Birdland Golf Classic on Feb. 15 at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 5, 2016
Orioles to host Birdland Golf Classic on Feb. 15 in Lakewood Ranch

It is the seventh-annual year of the event.

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Nicholas Quintero, Conner King, Greyson Alexander and Lucas Matallana are campout ready with snacks, a lantern and even a headlamp.
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University Park Women’s Club members Kristy Schubert and Fifi Queen co-chaired the “An Evening at SEA” fundraiser that raised $22,300. The funds will benefit two nonprofits — Women's Resource Center and Feeding Empty Little Tummies.
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