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East County

The waterline project is designed to provide connectivity and support to other waterlines across the county.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 6, 2014
Road closure extended

As a result of construction to build a drinking waterline, Winding Stream Way from Upper Manatee River Road to the second gate into the Waterlefe community will be closed until June 12.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Amanda Rak started the game before turning the ball over to freshman Logan Newton in the sixth inning.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2014
Lady Mustangs denied state berth

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team saw its season come to an end with a 2-1 loss to Melbourne in the Class 7A-Region 3 finals May 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
CONTRIBUTED Sam Woolf will appear on the "American Idol" finale May 19 and May 20.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 5, 2014
Sam Woolf makes talk show appearance, prepares for 'American Idol' finale

After his elimination from "American Idol" May 1, Braden River High student Sam Woolf appeared on "Live! With Kelly and Michael" May 5, and talks life after "Idol."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The study would be conducted by the Manatee Chamber Foundation in conjunction with the University of South Florida College of Public Health.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 5, 2014
County considers health care study

With the depletion of a health care trust fund looming, Manatee County Government is proposing a yearlong health care study to help form a comprehensive health care plan.

  • East County
  • News
Students in Lakewood Ranch High School’s Lakewood Leaders club prepare for the birthday lap.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life

A rain delay didn't dampen the enthusiasm of participants in this year's Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life held May 4, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

  • East County
  • News
Sherry Janes, chairwoman of the Sarasota Singles Society, with Carol Erickson, who helped start the group
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Singles Derby Party

Sarasota Singles Society held a Derby Party May 3 at University Park Country Club. Attendees enjoyed food, drink and the horse race.

  • East County
  • News
Judy Sturm, Abra Dennis and Janice Bushman showcase their derby spirit.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sharon Monk Golf Tournament

The Women's Resource Center of Sarasota put on the 7th Annual Sharon Monk Golf Tournament and Dinner May 3 at University Park Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
Julie Smith, a Lakewood Ranch High School student, and Kayla Marfizo volunteered at the event.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Network on Disabilities Derby Party

Family Network on Disabilities Manasota hosted its 3rd Annual Kentucky Derby Party May 3 at the Sarasota Polo Club. The event featured raffle baskets, a live auction, food and hat contests.

  • East County
  • News
Dawn Standifer and Dee Pelton watch the Parade of Champions demonstration.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SMART Derby Day

Supporters of Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy watched the Kentucky Derby May 3 during a Derby Day fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Matthew Cairo, Emily Bulfin, Amy Bulfin, Steven Estes and Nicholas Bartoszek
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Prom

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School enjoyed a "Great Gatsby" themed prom May 2, at the Sarasota Hyatt.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2014
East County preps for Kentucky Derby

East County preps for Kentucky Derby

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Superintendent Rick Mills (center), flanked by his senior leadership team at a press conference Friday, said the school district remains upbeat about the future.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 2, 2014
Audit findings cost school district $7 million

The Florida Department of Education ruled the Manatee County School District must restore $7 million to this year's budget, meaning the district won't meet the minimum amount of state-mandated reserves.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee Technical Institute has experienced growth. Its new East County campus, with 210,000 square feet, opened Jan. 7, 2013.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 1, 2014
MTI to have reshuffled leadership

The Manatee County School District is changing the leadership structure at Manatee Technical Institute.

  • East County
  • News
Run for the Girls — Girls Inc. 5k serves as the annual graduation event for girls in third- through eighth-grades who participate in the Girls on the Run program.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 1, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Run for the Girls-Girls Inc. 5k

Girls Inc. will host a Run for the Girls 5k at 8 a.m., Saturday, May 3, at Nathan Benderson Park, 2500 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Florida Commission on Ethics found no evidence that Manatee County School Board District Four member Robert Gause acted unethically.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 1, 2014
Commission says 'No probable cause' for allegations against Robert Gause

The Florida Commission on Ethics dismissed an ethics violation against Robert Gause at its meeting April 25, in Tallahassee.

  • East County
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