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East County

Country Club East is experiencing a lot of growth. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 27, 2016
Ranch surges ahead in rankings

Mid-year new home sales put Lakewood Ranch in the top five nationally.

  • East County
  • News
Barricades denote places where sections of the sidewalk have lifted along Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 27, 2016
County preps for sidewalk repairs

Sidewalk replacement along Lakewood Ranch Boulevard will take about three months.

  • East County
  • News
Meetings are held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 27, 2016
Meeting schedule poses ethics question

If one meeting meets the need, should supervisors be paid for two?

  • East County
  • News
Braden River defensive back Tyrone Collins, No. 5, ran the fastest 40-yard dash at the Florida Gators Sensational Sophomore Camp July 21, finishing in 4.43 seconds.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 27, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 07.28.16

East County High 5 Moments: 07.28.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Ally, daughter of Gregory and Laurie Rahn, donned a Miami Dolphins jersey and carried a football for her solo. (courtesy Miami Dolphins)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 27, 2016
She's got spirit

Braden River graduate earns spot on Dolphins' cheerleading squad.

  • East County
  • Sports
Owners Kyle and Lydia Lawton and Jason Collins have invested in a $4 million, 32,000 square foot athletic facility in Manatee County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 25, 2016
Kids activities in county take vault forward

EVO Athletics tumbles on scene with a massive presence.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a found body in Lakewood Ranch. Detectives quickly realized the case had ties to Lee County.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2016
Third suspect charged with murder

Authorities in Lee County arrested Lavaya May, 16.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 24, 2016
Country Club home tops sales at $960,000

Residential real estate transactions July 8 through July 14

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Composer Thomas Pasatieri will see his opera, Signor Deluso, performed July 29-30 at Palm Aire Country Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 23, 2016
Palm Aire presents opportunity to experience opera

Thomas Pasatieri's work featured during Opera for Animals program.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2016
Campers take swing at baseball camp

Bible Baptist Church hosts annual baseball camp.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2016
Chabad camp offers fun, culture

Chabad of Bradenton hosted its annual Camp Gan Israel summer camp last week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Food collections are down for the summer months. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 22, 2016
Food Bank in critical need

Donations have dropped 73% compared with January totals.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. J. Albert Avila, right, and his wife, Dr. Janet Bailey Avila, cut the ribbon to officially open The Center for Urgent Care. Their son, Kyle Bailey, lends a hand.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 21, 2016
New Lakewood Ranch urgent care facility hosts grand opening

Dr. J. Albert Avila is ready to serve the east county area.

  • East County
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Elena Tomeo Cassella is the new executive director for The Foundation for Dreams.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 21, 2016
New executive director provides strength at Foundation for Dreams

Education, fundraising top goals for new director Elena Tomeo Cassella.

  • East County
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Willis Smith Vice President Kim French and Project Manager David Otterness were all smiles as they talked about their new project at the South Florida Museum. They are standing in front of a photo of a previous project at The Ringling.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 21, 2016
Willis Smith's impact on community still under construction

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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