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East County | Opinion

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  • Jay Heater
  • August 5, 2021
Letter writer says Manatee County needs new animal shelter

As Manatee County considers building a new animal shelter in East County, some letter writers back public-private partnerships.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 5, 2021
Beware perilous intersections in Lakewood Ranch area as school opens

As school opens in Lakewood Ranch, east Bradenton area, watch out for construction, dangerous intersections.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 30, 2021
Manatee County should slow down on building new animal shelter

If Bishop Animal Shelter donation comes to fruition in Bradenton, Manatee County might not need to build a new shelter.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 28, 2021
Search for Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance leader begins again

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance would covet a leader who would stay longterm.

  • East County
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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 23, 2021
Bus(ted) the first day

The first day of school is full of joyous rituals and anxieties — for parents, of course.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch senior softball players forced to travel to compete

Sarasota Senior Softball Association gives Lakewood Ranch players an option.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 8, 2021
Lakewood Ranch couple celebrates 60th anniversary at the Country Club

Lakewood Ranch octogenarians celebrate their 60-year marriage at the Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • Guest Author
  • June 9, 2021
School District of Manatee County Superintendent gives thanks to community for support

School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders applauds teachers, students, staff members and the community for a successful school year.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 2, 2021
Community Support energizes Sarasota Polo Club owners

James Miller says he can't wait for the 2021-22 Sarasota Polo Club season

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 26, 2021
River Club of Lakewood Ranch area family masters education

Father/daughter finish off master's degree in analytics in May at Georgia Tech.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 18, 2021
Tribute to Heroes Concert in Lakewood Ranch a chance to support vets

Tribute to Heroes Concert will be held at the Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch on May 22.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 12, 2021
Best-selling author featured in Brain Health Matters lecture in Lakewood Ranch

Lisa Genova will appear via Zoom in a fundraiser to support the Brain Health Scholars program.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 14, 2021
Lakewood Ranch-area man says vaccines don't meet the standard

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Will Manatee County Commission turmoil lead to needed change?

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 17, 2021
Pandemic planted seeds for Wicked Awesome Ice Cream Emporium in Lakewood Ranch

New ice cream emporium in Lakewood Ranch melts together fun and whimsy.

  • East County
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  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2021
A Star Spangled Banner day at the Sarasota Polo Club

National Anthem always will play at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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