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Chris Lesser, the director of the Manatee County Mosquito Control District, says the control district doesn't follow a set schedule to spray but rather depends on the science to determine when an area needs to be sprayed.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • July 19, 2021
More rain brings mosquitoes to east Bradenton

The Manatee County Mosquito Control District increases its mosquito attack.

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This Country Club East home at 15918 Kendleshire Terrace sold for $1.7 million. It has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,137 square feet of living area.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 18, 2021
Country Club East home in Lakewood Ranch sells for $1.7 million

Here are the residential real estate sales for Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton.

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A 21-year-old Myakka City man was killed in a one-car accident on State Road 64 near Verna Bethany Road and his 20-year-old Myakka City male passenger was left in critical condition.
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 17, 2021
Myakka City man dies in one-car accident on S.R. 64 near Verna Bethany Road

Early morning accident on S.R. 64 leaves a 21-year-old Myakka City man dead and his 20-year-old passenger, also of Myakka City, in critical condition.

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Lakewood Ranch's Ali Murdock, sandwiched to the left of Lightning Coach Jon Cooper, got a picture of herself and her fellow ice crew members with the Stanley Cup after Tampa's win. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 16, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Lightning ice crew member gets magical Cup moment

Ali Murdock, a Lakewood Ranch High grad, celebrated the Stanley Cup in person this year.

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Michael Demarski, the owner of 3Form Fitness coming to Waterside Place, was the first to get the keys to his business.
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 14, 2021
Business build-outs begin at Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch

Excitement grows in Lakewood Ranch as Waterside Place business owners get their keys to begin their build-outs.

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Jessica Percel, Dawn Bouck and Teresa Mast. Photo by Liz Ramos.
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  • July 14, 2021
Builders have the right stuff in Manatee and Sarasota counties

Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association stuffs backpacks for the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota

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A six-classroom addition is being built at Braden River Middle School.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • July 14, 2021
East Bradenton schools to see new and updated facilities

Several East County schools will see renovations and additions to ease overcrowding and update facilities.

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Florida Department of Transportation Community Outreach Manager Brian Bollas said the department expects construction on the S.R. 70 and I-75 project to be completed in November, weather permitting. File photo.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • July 14, 2021
FDOT expects I-75/S.R. 70 project to be completed in November

The $80.8 million project to improve the I-75/S.R. 70 interchange is running four to five months behind schedule.

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Selva Grill's dining room features blues and greens and a mural inspired by Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night. Unlike the lounge, it accepts reservations. (Photo courtesy of Selva Grill)
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • July 14, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: Selva Grill brings Latin American flavors to Sarasota's UTC

Co-owner Jeremy Osment hopes to attract UTC customers with exotic dining experience.

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Traffic drives through standing water Wednesday morning on the side of N. Rye Road outside the Southern Oaks neighborhood in Bradenton.
  • By Liz Ramos and Brendan Lavell
  • July 14, 2021
Tropical Storm Elsa prepares eastern Manatee County for rest of hurricane season

Emergency prep teams hope residents remain alert despite storm's limited impact.

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Ailani Maximo, a rising eighth grader at R. Dan Nolan Middle School, is one of the 60 students selected to be a scholar in the Take Stock in Children Manatee program.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 14, 2021
Take Stock brings out Myakka City student's wealth of talent

Take Stock in Children Manatee invests its resources into Myakka City student.

  • East County
  • Schools
The 2021 US Youth Soccer National Championships are coming to the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch from July 20 to July 25 and you can be a part of the festivities.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 13, 2021
2021 US Youth Soccer Nationals needs volunteers

The event is being held at Premier Sports Campus on July 20-25

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  • Liz Ramos
  • July 12, 2021
ODA's Camp Banyan participants get a view under the sea in Lakewood Ranch

Campers make coral reefs as one activity during the camp's under the sea week.

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Buyers from all over the U.S. have been gobbling up Lakewood Ranch homes, such as this one in the Genoa community of the Lake Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 12, 2021
Lakewood Ranch seizes No. 1 spot in master-planned community sales

RCLCO study names Lakewood Ranch as nation's No. 1-selling master-planned community.

  • East County
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Drew Clark.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Drew Clark

The Lakewood Ranch rising senior kicker talks his origins in football and

  • East County
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