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East County | News

Mark Stanoch is running for District 1. If elected, modeling and forecasting will help inform his decisions from the dais.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 10, 2026
Manatee County District 1 candidate focuses on solutions over complaints

Mark Stanoch is a former economic forecaster who uses past data to build future plans.

  • East County
  • News
James Satcher, a former Manatee County commissioner and supervisor of elections, is now running for Congress.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 9, 2026
Former Manatee County commissioner, supervisor of elections runs for Congress

James Satcher is a last-minute addition to the lineup of candidates seeking the Republican nomination to represent District 16.

  • East County
  • News
All four wheels of the Ford F-150 penetrated the inside of the Palm Aire home.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 9, 2026
Truck crashes into Palm Aire home

A man inside the building sustains "non-incapacitating" injuries, FHP says.

  • East County
  • News
Bridgewater's Jonathan Mullis, a local dad and business owner, wants to bring his experience and connections to benefit the School District of Manatee County school board.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • June 9, 2026
Bridgewater dad says his connections make him a valuable candidate

Bridgewater's Jonathan Mullis wants to strengthen the relationship between the Manatee school district, the county and nonprofits if he is elected for the District 5 school board seat.

  • East County
  • Schools
Voters stream in and out of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall during the 2024 general election. However, many Manatee County races are won or lost during the primary election.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 9, 2026
Forums introduce Manatee candidates ahead of primary elections

Elections in Manatee County are often decided during the primaries.

  • East County
  • News
The installation of span wire traffic signals on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard at the intersections of Gatewood Drive and Wood Fern Trail are two projects within Manatee County's "master vision" for speed management on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard between 44th Avenue East and State Road 64.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 8, 2026
More traffic signals coming to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

A series of traffic signals will be installed between 44th Avenue East and State Road 64.

  • East County
  • News
Cynthia Keough is one of several Manatee County residents to step up to the podium June 4 and ask commissioners for more time to review the updated comprehensive plan.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 6, 2026
Residents have 60 more days to review Manatee County comp plan

Given three years of revisions, residents wanted more than seven weeks to review the final updates.

  • East County
  • News
Mike and Jenny Schenk have closed their Pineapple Kitchen location on Lena Road and are now marketing their products on Amazon.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 4, 2026
Pineapple Kitchen owners close store, move to Amazon

Mike and Jenny Schenk close their Lena Road location in Bradenton to concentrate on the Amazon Market.

  • East County
  • Business
University Town Center is poised to welcome more than a dozen new tenants, Ikea this summer to Dick's House of Sport in 2027.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 3, 2026
13 new retailers, eateries coming to University Town Center

Restaurants and retailers are among the new businesses coming to the UTC area.

  • East County
  • Business
Panther Ridge's Chantal Wilford wants to provide further support to families in Manatee County through becoming the District 5 school board member.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • June 3, 2026
Panther Ridge mom hopes to make connections in District 5 school board seat

Chantal Wilford is attempting for the second time to be a member of School Board of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
Several residents report checks mailed from the post office in Lakewood Ranch have been stolen and washed.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 2, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Post Office mail theft investigation continues

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says progress has been made but adds it can't release details at this time.

  • East County
  • News
The pools are waiting on water, and the shaded pickleball structure behind them is waiting on paint for the courts.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 1, 2026
Pool, pickleball facilities close to opening at Premier Sports Campus North

The second floor of the Lakewood Ranch Library also will be built out and open by fall on the north campus.

  • East County
  • News
Matthew Myers is the chief of Emergency Management for Manatee County.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 29, 2026
Custom equipment, software to accelerate Manatee County hurricane response

Manatee County has invested over $600,000 to fortify its hurricane response since 2024.

  • East County
  • News
The boathouse and events center planned for Nathan Benderson Park is expected to cost between $60 million and $70 million.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 27, 2026
Planned events Center and boathouse at Benderson Park gets $10 million boost

State legislature has approved the $10 million appropriation, so now it is up to Gov. Ron DeSantis to approve it.

  • East County
  • News
The Sophia IV sold for $6,775,000 in April and Stock Custom Homes is now planning a Wild Blue home that will list for $8 million.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 27, 2026
Has Lakewood Ranch become the playground for the rich?

Wild Blue has turned the multimillion sale into a common occurrence.

  • East County
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Bradenton 3-year-old Zy'heir Curry, a lover of "Paw Patrol," shows off his trophy from playing flag football at The Learning Experience.
  • July 24, 2026
The Learning Experience in Lakewood Ranch tackles a flag football event
2
Can you eat both halves of a corned beef sandwich? You can test your skills when Wolfie's Hand Cut opens at UTC late this year.
  • July 23, 2026
Can new concept earn the bread for Wolfie's at University Town Center?
3
The Lakewood Ranch Library will open an hour later starting Aug. 1 due to a hiring freeze that was implemented in February. Commissioner George Kruse says hours could be further reduced if the property tax referendum passes in November.
  • July 22, 2026
Property tax cuts will cause 'new normal' in Manatee County
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Defender Declan Watters (left) is one of several Sarasota Paradise players learning from lead assistant Trevor Sinclair (right). The Paradise are 5-10-3 in USL League One and 6-13-3 overall, as of July 16.
  • July 22, 2026
Assistant coach brings wealth of experience to Sarasota Paradise
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The Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble brings together professional and high skilled musicians.
  • July 22, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble eyes new venue

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