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  • April 8, 2021
East County weather page photo: April 8

Richard Bottorff captured this bald eagle in front of a full moon rising in Lakewood Ranch.

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Asset Manager Ruth Hofer and Project Manager Philipp Hartl (not pictured) hope the Linger Lodge restaurant will open in January. The restaurant is not undergoing any renovations.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 7, 2021
Campground revamp under way at Linger Lodge

Improvements to the Linger Lodge RV campground are underway

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Friends of the East Manatee Library Fundraising Committee Chair Connie Farmer, President Sue Ann Miller, Vice President Regina Negrycz and Stewardship Committee Chair Janet Allen stand in front of the future East County Library.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 7, 2021
East County Library nonprofit books authors for fundraisers

Friends of the East Manatee Library adjusts to fundraising during the COVID-19 pandemic

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An assisted living facility is planned for this property near the intersection of Upper Manatee River Road and Port Harbour Parkway. Residents of nearby Waterlefe are upset the facility can now be built to five stories.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 7, 2021
Heritage Harbour construction a taller task

Heritage Harbour land amendment stokes concern

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Lake Club's Jo Jadin admires Lakewood National's Nancy Skibinski's afghan blanket.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 7, 2021
A common thread in Lakewood Ranch

Shared interest makes for a close-knit group at the Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Trisha Calandra and Renee Baggott. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 7, 2021
Back in action in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Cinemas reopens.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Members of the Braden River High School Pirate Battalion Drill Team celebrate winning their fifth district championship in a row. The team will now move onto state. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 7, 2021
Braden River High School knows its drill

Braden River High School Pirate Battalion Drill Team wins district championship for fifth year in a row and heads to state.

  • East County
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Elijah Weaver talks to his team after an April 1 practice. Weaver said his hope is for flag football to be taken as seriously as other sports at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 7, 2021
Flagship program at Lakewood Ranch High

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 7, 2021
Flick of the wrist at Lakewood Ranch disc golf

Lakewood Ranch residents learn disc golf basics at Bob Gardner Community Park

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cheryl Bulfin, a third grade teacher, guides her students through a lesson. All teachers receive a $5,201 supplement from the millage. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 7, 2021
School District of Manatee County officials — 1 mill made huge difference

School District of Manatee County says 2018 1-mill property tax referendum was crucial.

  • East County
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Senior Miles Stephens (right) completes the final stretch of the boys 4x100 race. The Pirates would win the race and set a new school record (43.23).
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 7, 2021
Pirates have record day on new rubber track

Braden River High hosted its first-ever track and field meet last week.

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Senior Kora Turner and junior Matthew Boudreau celebrate the orienteering's first state championship. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 7, 2021
Run to victory for Lakewood Ranch High

Lakewood Ranch High School JROTC's orienteering team takes home its first state championship.

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Dave Miner, a former member of the School Board of Manatee County, and Scott Hopes, a member of the board, celebrate the opening of Dr. Mona Jain Middle School. Hopes says part of a school member's job is attending school events.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 7, 2021
What's next for School Board of Manatee County?

Gov. Ron DeSantis will appoint a Manatee County resident to replace Scott Hopes, the District 4 representative for the School Board of Manatee County.

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Manatee County School Board member Scott Hopes was selected as interim administrator April 1. Commissioners say the county needs some stability before searching for a permanent administrator.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 7, 2021
Piney Point spills into Manatee County administrator search

Commissioners say Manatee County needs stability before searching for permanent administrator

  • East County
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Pynelopee Redmond, who is 1 year old, snatches an egg to add to her collection.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 7, 2021
Easter egg scramble in Lakewood Ranch

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch celebrates Easter with a visit from the Easter bunny and an egg hunt.

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