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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
  • News
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
  • News
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
  • Sports
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
  • News
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.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 4, 2016
ODA seniors thunder forward

Seniors earned more than $7.3 million total in scholarships.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 4, 2016
Pirates sail into future

Class of 2016 celebrates graduation

  • East County
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Cows stand patiently while they are mechanically milked.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 4, 2016
Dakin Dairy attendees see spots

The dairy farm held its fourth annual dairy festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
William Gonzalez gives his girlfriend Kate Walker a kiss on the cheek.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
Braden River Middle School students bust a move

The eighth-graders held their annual dance Friday.

  • East County
  • Schools
The events group had 18 toppings for people to chose from and purchased nine gallons of ice cream for the event.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
GreyHawk Landing residents get a sweet treat

The events group organized an ice cream social.

  • East County
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Riley O'Neill and Dani Taraska chow down on watermelon.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
Nolan Middle School students have a ball

Sixth-graders got to play outside for field day.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis rushed for 225 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Mustangs' 27-24 spring game victory against Booker May 27. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 3, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

East County High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

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