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The School District of Manatee County will have meals available for e-learners on Jan. 19.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 18, 2021
Meals for Manatee County e-learners available Tuesday

Due to schools being closed Jan. 18, meals will be available curbside Jan. 19.

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 16, 2021
Local charities hit the jackpot as Sisterhood for Good brings Vegas to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

Guests bet it all during Sisterhood for Good fundraiser at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch on Jan. 15.

  • Black Tie
Circus Sarasota 2021 at Nathan Benderson Park has been cancelled. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 13, 2021
Circus Sarasota cancels its 2021 shows at Nathan Benderson Park

The Circus Arts Conservatory of Sarasota also announced it is cancelling the Circus Arts Gala and Cirque des Voix.

  • East County
  • News
Summerfield resident Stephanie Robinson believes the county should replace the 177 trees it removes from Summerfield.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 13, 2021
Residents divided on removal of canopy trees in two Lakewood Ranch communities

Some neighbors are unhappy with removal of street trees in Summerfield and Riverwalk

  • East County
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Savanna resident Anna Gonnella enjoys walking around the green space in front of the Savanna entrance and particularly loves seeing the birds and wild grasses.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 13, 2021
Savanna entrance won't be developed after Manatee County Commission denies rezone

Land near the Savanna entrance will not be rezoned for commercial use

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 13, 2021
Strides to connect in Lakewood Ranch

New Stroller Fitness class in Lakewood Ranch gives moms an opportunity to socialize while exercising.

  • East County
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Boat captain Denise Kleiner said the $25 sunset tours at Jiggs Landing offer incredible sights.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 13, 2021
Jiggs Landing concession in Bradenton fights to survive pandemic

Did you know Jiggs Landing of Bradenton offers live music, food and beer along the waterside?

  • East County
  • News
Rami Nehme is opening the third location of Origin Craft Beer & Pizza at UTC in late January or early February. His first location, pictured, opened in 2016 on Sarasota’s Hillview Street.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 13, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: Pizzeria owner hopes to bring cheer to UTC

EYE ON BUSINESS: Craft beer and pizza joint aims to bring community feel to East County

  • East County
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Robert E. Willis Elementary second graders Aubri Darpino and Ella Baas are socially distant while working on assignments. Schools will continue to practice social distancing as part of COVID-19 mitigation measures. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 13, 2021
New protocols at Manatee schools

The School District of Manatee County changes COVID-19 protocols

  • East County
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Jennifer Hoffman, the president of the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, and Paula Schwartz, of the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch, package meals for Meals on Wheels PLUS in December. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 13, 2021
Huge demand as Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee moves forward in 2021

CEO says Meals on Wheels PLUS will continue to deliver in meeting huge demand in Manatee County in 2021.

  • East County
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The School Board of Manatee County unanimously approved salary increases for teachers and raises for paraprofessionals for the 2020-2021 school year during the board's meeting Jan. 12.Â
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 13, 2021
School Board of Manatee County approves salary increases

School District of Manatee County increases starting teacher salary to $51,630.

  • East County
  • News
Horticulture students Samuel Jones, Evan England, Saige Freitag and Savannah Cannon admire their harvest from the community garden. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 13, 2021
Agriculture program grows in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High School begins a community garden.

  • East County
  • News
Toni Muirhead and Jamie Reagan, members of Peace Presbyterian Church, create dozens of natural art pieces displayed throughout the Peaceful Path.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 13, 2021
Path to serenity in east Bradenton

East Bradenton's Peace Presbyterian Church creates pathway with natural art.

  • East County
  • News
Christine Culp, the youth services librarian at the Braden River Library, uses her storytimes and Reading in Our Town virtual segment to show her viewers different places in Manatee County before reading them a book.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 13, 2021
Creatively connected at Braden River Library

Manatee County libraries shift to a focus on virtual programming.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County seniors who are selected will receive a call from 742-4300 on Tuesday for a COVID-19 vaccination.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 12, 2021
Manatee County receives 1,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses

Manatee County will schedule 900 vaccination appointments with seniors who have signed up for the standby pool. The other 100 will go to healthcare workers.

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Mill Creek's Ilana Simone, who performs as Ilana Armida, has returned to her roots after living in Los Angeles to pursue her musical career.
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