East County

Josh Siegel
February 25, 2014

School district projects positive fund balance

At a school board meeting Tuesday night, Manatee County School District finance staff will announce that it expects to have an $8.1 million surplus in reserves this year.

East County
News

Nick Friedman
February 25, 2014

The Good News: Jamie Uihlein

Four years ago, following a successful cancer treatment, Jamie Uihlein and his family created the Polo Under the Palms fundraiser to give back. This year's event will feature a local charity for the first time.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Josh Siegel
February 23, 2014

Sarasota Polo Club named host for pentathlon world cup final

Local and international officials behind four pentathlon events the Sarasota-Bradenton region will host during the next three years, announced Sunday a venue change for the world cup final in June.

East County
News

Amanda Sebastiano
February 22, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: B.D. Gullett Elementary's Winter Carnival

B.D. Gullett Elementary students and their families gathered for games and socializing Feb. 22, on the lawn of the East County school, for the annual Winter Carnival.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
February 22, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Youth Fishing Tournament

More than 100 children grabbed their rods and reels and headed to Summerfield Lake for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.'s annual Youth Fishing Tournament Feb. 22.

East County
Neighbors

Amanda Sebastiano
February 22, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Faith Preschool's Kid's Carnival

Children with painted faces sprinted through the grass during the annual Kid's Carnival Feb. 22 at Faith Preschool, in Bradenton. The family-friendly event featured games, a face-painting booth and a silent auction for patrons. Proceeds benefited the East County preschool.

East County
Schools

Pam Eubanks
February 22, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Hundreds of youth rowers rowed the waters at Nathan Benderson Park, during the Sarasota Invitational Regatta Feb. 22 and Feb. 23.

East County
News

Amanda Sebastiano
February 22, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Band Booster's Association's Winter Carnival

The sound of trumpets, drums and other instruments filled the air of the parking lot in front of Braden River High Feb. 22, for the Braden River High Band Booster's Association's Winter Carnival. Proceeds from the event benefit band programs at the East County school.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
February 22, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: OASIS Golf Tournament

East County-based Opera is for Animals: Singing is for Saving (OASIS) hosted its first fundraiser golf tournament Feb. 21, at the Palm-Aire Country Club. About 60 golfers hit the greenway for the cause of helping animals.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
February 22, 2014

University Park woman killed

University Park residents mourn the loss of Susan Murphy, who died Friday after falling beneath her vehicle.

East County
News

Josh Siegel
February 22, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Lego-tastic Mother-Son Fun Night

Bashaw Elementary School held a Lego-tastic Mother-Son Fun Night Feb. 21. Male students at the school, with their mother, sister, aunt or grandma, built Lego creations, listened to music and ate pizza.