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Myakka City's 7-year-old Ryder Tripp and 1-year-old Rowan Tripp take a ride in the cow train.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 26, 2024
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival draws thousands to east Bradenton in final weekend

The pumpkin festival finishes another run of fun in East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
SunCoast Blood Centers has put out an urgent call for blood.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 24, 2024
SunCoast Blood Centers urgently needs O negative or A negative blood

A Manatee County pregnant woman is in vital need of the blood to save her and her baby.

  • East County
  • News
Some Anna Maria Island beaches ready to reopen
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 24, 2024
Some Anna Maria Island beaches ready to reopen

Manatee County has fast-tracked its post-hurricane work to return the beaches to the business of pleasure for residents and tourists.

  • East County
  • News
The School District of Manatee County is making progress on its new K-8 school being built in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 23, 2024
Finalists determined for new east Bradenton K-8 school name

The School District of Manatee County is seeking the public's input on the final list of names for the school being constructed off Uihlein Road.

  • East County
  • Schools
Animal rescue volunteers Roger Riehm and Sandy Ulrickson secure a gallinule with a broken leg at Lake Uihlein. The gallinule was recovering at the Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 23, 2024
A broken wing and a prayer after hurricanes leave animals in SWFL battered

Volunteers and the overwhelmed Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida cope with a surge in wild animal injuries following hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • East County
  • News
Anthony Razzano, a motivational speaker, author and Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy parent, talks to students about overcoming adversity.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 23, 2024
Motivational speaker talks resiliency with Lakewood Ranch Prep students

After students face school threats and two hurricanes, Anthony Razzano shares his story of overcoming adversity.

  • East County
  • Schools
Braden River's Jayden Moore (21) fights through the Lakewood Ranch front seven. It can cost about $164 for a football jersey and pants. A football helmet can range from $180 to $500.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 23, 2024
Manatee County schools adds athletics to 1-mill property tax referendum

Funding for athletics could be used for equipment, transportation, athletic trainers and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
UMR Sports currently has four sand volleyball courts, six pickleball courts and a baseball/softball cage.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 23, 2024
UMR Sports to expand Upper Manatee River Road footprint

The 52-acre expansion will include ball fields, a pickleball barn, a miniature golf course and apartments.

  • East County
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Carlos E. Haile Middle School students Brayden Berggren, Cord London, Kase Alsum and Levi Rear work on a robot in the new robotics arena. STEM programs will continue to be supported by the referendum if voters pass it in November.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 22, 2024
Manatee schools tax referendum collection doubles since inception

Since the 1-mill property tax referendum was first implemented in 2018-2019, the funds collected have risen from $37.3 million to $75.5 million.

  • East County
  • Schools
The 14 easements that equal approximately 54 acres are highlighted in green.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 22, 2024
Manatee County denies release of University Park conservation easements

Benderson Development requests the release of 14 easements that add up to about 54 acres.

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This Country Club East home at 14639 Newtonmore Lane sold for $1,035,000. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,447 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 22, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 7-11 in Lakewood Ranch

A Polo Run home tops the week's sales at $1.1 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Tom Rokosz said the 1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport is considered a "muscle car."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 22, 2024
Lakewood Ranch resident adds muscle by buying an Impala

Tom Rokosz's classic muscle car is just one of many to be showcased at the Knights of Columbus Car Show and Cookout.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Enlightened Monkey Arts will provide a haunted tunnel at BooFest. The theme of the tunnel has yet to be determined.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 21, 2024
Lakewood Ranch's BooFest to add new features while supporting hurricane relief

New to BooFest this year is a haunted tunnel and more variety to its stage performances.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bill Conerly, Joe Di Bartolomeo and Commissioner George Kruse are among the candidates invited to the Tara Golf & Country Club on Oct. 18 for Candidate Night.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 21, 2024
Tara Golf & Country Club hosts Candidate Night

Candidates discussed issues within the Tara community up to concerns at the state level.

  • East County
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Daniel Bradshaw, the principal of Parrish Community High School, and Carol Ricks, the principal of Myakka City Elementary School, man the registration desk at Myakka City Elementary as it serves as a shelter during Hurricane Milton.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 18, 2024
Hurricanes have financial impacts on school districts in Manatee County

The School District of Manatee County budgets $1.5 million annually for schools to serve as shelters.

  • East County
  • Schools
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Brittany Lamont and Nicole Hackel congratulate Jacob Kinsel of the Manatee Education Foundation as he is announced as the winner of the "Next Gen" award at University Park Country Club May 13.
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