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ODA junior girls lacrosse player Emma Arrigo had 53 goals in 2023.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Emma Arrigo

The ODA junior had 46 goals for the girls lacrosse team in 2022.

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Robert E. Willis Elementary School fifth graders Landon Cuervo and Zachary Danahy compete in an alliance with Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School fifth graders Hayden Laning and Noah Jackson. The two teams will share the points earned.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 22, 2023
Vex program expands in Manatee elementary, middle schools

The School District of Manatee County is pushing the importance of engineering and coding lessons.

  • East County
  • Schools
Diaeldin Said, Commissioner Vanessa Baugh, Francois Brun-Wibaux and George Widunas discuss the widening of Lorraine Road.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • February 22, 2023
Manatee commission vows to improve communication on road projects

County commissioners say that residents will have their say before plans for road projects are approved.

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Man dies in single-car crash on Tara Boulevard in Bradenton
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 22, 2023
Man dies in single-car crash on Tara Boulevard in Bradenton

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the Tuesday afternoon wreck.

  • East County
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Lincoln Marine built this home on the banks of the Braden River in 1920 and it still stands today.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 21, 2023
Heritage Days runs through March in Manatee County

Jiggs Landing offers special boat tours of historical spots during the annual monthlong celebration of Manatee's history.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Country Club home at 6931 Brier Creek Court sold for $1.36 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,054 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 21, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 6-10 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club home on Brier Creek Court tops the week's sales at $1.36 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Angel Davila said a padel court is 20 meters long, or approximately 66 feet, and 10 meters wide, or approximately 33 feet.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 21, 2023
Palm Aire courts a growing racket sport in padel

The Sarasota country club is the first and only private club in Florida to offer a padel court.

  • East County
  • Sports
3. Lakewood Ranch's Regan Kelly (22) slide tackles the ball away from Steinbrenner's Aaliyah Pitts.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2023
Mustangs girls soccer players reflect after regional final loss

The Lakewood Ranch High team says they have plenty of positive memories from a season that ended short of the state semifinals.

  • East County
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    In Memoriam |
  • February 20, 2023
Brian Roy Mahoney Palfrey

Brian Roy Mahoney Palfrey, 88, died Monday, February 13, 2023.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nurses Megan Buccholz, Ashley Coolidge and Angela Ward try to help Ms. Orange, a fake patient suffering from a postpartum hemorrhage.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 20, 2023
New training prepares maternity nurses for life-or-death tests

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center maternity unit nurses hone their knowledge on postpartum hemorrhages in an escape room activity.

  • East County
  • News
Andy Guz leads by shining the light on staff and not on himself.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 19, 2023
As Lakewood Ranch Medical Center expands, it has a pro at the helm

Andy Guz, the CEO of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, empowers his staff by providing what they need to do their best.

  • East County
  • Business
Boca Raton's Sammy Zaparegos sends the flames roaring.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • February 19, 2023
Patrons love tweaks in St. Barbara Greek Festival

The 39th annual festival is the first since the death of Father Frank Kirlangitis, the first full-time priest at the church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Volunteer Melissa Newton accompanies Lakewood Ranch's 15-year-old Sophie Barry, as does volunteer Sarah Cripe.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 19, 2023
Special Olympics equestrian competition puts riders’ skills on display

The event brought together competitors and families from Sarasota, Manatee and Lee counties.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The home faces a tiny bay in one of the lakes that give The Lake Club its name.
  • By Robert Plunket
  • February 19, 2023
Graceful estate in The Lake Club embraces the natural world just beyond

The Zabels’ home is a tranquil waterfront retreat in The Lake Club. Even the ceilings of this custom home make a good impression.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Grove bartender Billy Sapadith is a pro at keeping happy hour happy.
    By
  • Marty Fugate, Su Byron
  • February 18, 2023
Get a great cocktail and a great deal at these area happy hours

Lakewood Ranch is filled with happy hours. Here are seven of the happiest.

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