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Army veteran Bradley Teitelbalm gives Freedom Elementary third grader Jayden Bell a lesson in folding the American Flag.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 8, 2016
Braden River VFW members offer American flag lesson

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Lost Lagoon's original design includes a lazy river, a wave pool, a coaster slide and other features. File rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2016
Water park proposal goes swimmingly

Manatee Lost Lagoon will resume negotiations with the county to produce a major tourist attraction.

  • East County
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Cody Morrison
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2016
Armed robbery suspect hospitalized

Cody Morrison, 29, shot himself after firing on police Tuesday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 8, 2016
Esplanade home lands top sale's price at $835,000

Built in 2015, 13031 Malachite Drive has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,820 square feet of living area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 8, 2016
Cops Corner 6.9.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Lake Lincoln Vice President John Agnelli said the company has been part of Manatee County for 30 years and deserves due process.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2016
Tara litigation continues toward trial

Lake Lincoln hopes to mediate with Manatee County instead.

  • East County
  • News
Residents of the equestrian Panther Ridge community have voiced the most concern over the proposal and have created signs against the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2016
Helistop discussion fails to take off

Commissioners won't consider issue to Sept. 1 meeting.

  • East County
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Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker presents his recommended budget to county commissioners June 2.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2016
Proposed budget gives public safety a boost

Expected increase in property taxes lead to increase in Sheriff's Department deputies.

  • East County
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Sharon Stewart loves to mix colors and textures to create new looks for clients.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2016
Black belt in fashion

Fashion consultant shows good will with series of seminars.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch junior Sophia Falco set a new personal record of 20 feet, 5 inches to win the long jump at the Flo Golden South Track and Field Meet May 28, in Clermont.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2016
A great leap year

Lakewood Ranch junior continues impressive performances in the long jump.

  • East County
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After six months of rehabilitation following knee surgery, Braden River junior running back Raymond Thomas was cleared to return to the Pirates' backfield May 31.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River's No. 4 cleared to return to the backfield.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tara Elementary fifth-grader Ty Moore and Braden River Elementary fourth-grader Carter Jula enjoyed playing one-on-one during last year's Braden River Basketball Camp.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo courtesy of State College of Florida, Venice
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 7, 2016
Future pilots spread their wings at State College of Florida

The Lakewood Ranch campus will offer ground school for private pilot training.

  • East County
  • News
Circle K store is robbed at gunpoint.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 7, 2016
Circle K store on 53rd Avenue robbed at gunpoint

Suspect takes undetermined amount of cash after morning robbery.

  • East County
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Cindy Sloan, the director of the Food Bank of Manatee, and Elks volunteers Rosalie and Clay Wakefield, get ready to pack food for the White Out Summer Hunger program.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 6, 2016
Food Bank of Manatee, Elks combine to feed hungry children

Food Bank seeks volunteers to help deliver food during summer months.

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