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Braden River High School sophomore Christian Bell, freshman Nathan Walmsley and seniors Alex Bustillo and Phil Staffiles practice for their rifle competition. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 2, 2020
Lessons in leadership in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools' JROTC programs adjust to the pandemic.

  • East County
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Manatee County Sheriff's Office finds 17-year-old male dead and 14-year-old male injured after shooting on Verna Bethany Road and State Road 64 East. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 30, 2020
17-year-old male dies after east Bradenton shooting

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office finds a 17-year-old male dead and a 15-year-old male injured after a shooting.

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Lakewood Ranch's James and Chelsea Toldi finish the Florida Turkey Trot with their 5-month-old baby, Parker.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 26, 2020
Trot before the turkey in Sarasota

Florida Turkey Trot runners build an appetite for Thanksgiving with a morning run.

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Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge, who raised the motion, said he has a different vision for the county, and added he wants a culture shift to run the government more like part of the private sector.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 25, 2020
Manatee County administrator's job in peril as commissioners clash

Manatee County administrator could be fired as commissioners chart new direction

  • East County
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The Grinch, played by Chris Cude of Legendary Knights Entertainment of Winter Haven, checks out the holiday lights with Sarasota's Melissa Galmin.
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  • Jay Heater
  • November 25, 2020
Bright lights, dark chocolate during holidays at Sarasota's Mall at University Town Center

Holiday lights twinkle at the Mall at UTC in Sarasota while Norman Love Confections makes its debut.

  • East County
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Catcher David Brierton probably is comfortable during the pandemic as he already wears a mask while playing baseball.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 25, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Little Leaguers persevere through pandemic

Lakewood Ranch Little League celebrates getting through the fall season in spite of the pandemic.

  • East County
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Country Club resident Toni Ambrosio said she is worried the value of her home will decrease if townhomes are built by Legacy Golf Course.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 25, 2020
Townhouses could come to Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee commissioners set to decide on townhouses in Country Club

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 24, 2020
Taste of tradition in east Bradenton

St. Barbara Philoptochos makes Greece come to life during Autumn Fall Fest in east Bradenton.

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Country Club East's Heather Hackett eats only plant-based meals, so turkey is out.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 24, 2020
Quitting cold turkey in Lakewood Ranch

Turkey isn't always the featured item on the Thanksgiving menu for these east Bradenton families.

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File photos USF has several connections to Manatee County schools including Dr. Mona Jain, who received a doctorate from USF. Superintendent Cynthia Saunders, however, went to UCF and Nova Southeastern. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 24, 2020
Teacher shortages soar in Manatee County

Fate of USF's College of Education could disrupt recruitment for the School District of Manatee County.

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Laura Campbell, principal at Tara Elementary School, works with Averyanna Rivera on constructing a tower. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 24, 2020
School choice enrollment to open for Manatee County

Families in the School District of Manatee County will have more time to decide school choice.

  • East County
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Cully Rowell was named the 2020 Manatee County Agriculturalist of the Year.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 22, 2020
Myakka City rancher cultivates respect in Manatee County

Myakka City's Cully Rowell is named Agriculturalist of the Year for Manatee County

  • East County
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Manatee County commissioners passed a motion Thursday to give a notice of at least 15 days for a vote to terminate administrator Cheri Coryea’s contract without cause.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 19, 2020
Commissioners vote to begin process to oust Manatee County Administrator

The Manatee County Commission sets Jan. 6 date to decide the fate of Administrator Cheri Coryea's contract.

  • East County
  • News
Halfacre Construction's executives say owner Jack Cox always has treated them like brothers. Photo by Jay Heater
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 18, 2020
Strong foundation key to success for Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction

Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction celebrates 50 years in business.

  • East County
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Dan Sidler of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance presents the Community Champion-individual award to Peggy Kronus, the community business development manager for Willis Smith Construction.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 18, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance honors extraordinary efforts with its Sandies Awards

Lakewood Ranch's Willis Smith among the award winners at the annual event.

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