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  • Liz Ramos
  • March 10, 2021
Seuss on the loose in Lakewood Ranch

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch celebrates Dr. Seuss' birthday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 10, 2021
High school sports roundup: 03.09.21

High school sports roundup: 03.09.21

  • East County
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Judy Berlow and Susan Courter hold jugs of water. The Walk for Water fundraiser allows participants to imagine what it would be like to carry a bucket of water the same distance mothers and children would walk to access water.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 10, 2021
More than a drop in the bucket in Lakewood Ranch

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch hosts the Walk for Water fundraiser virtually.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse said it's unfair to expect Manatee County citizens to look through a 1,700-page agenda over one weekend.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 10, 2021
More advance notice now given on Manatee County agendas

Manatee County commissioners hope increased agenda review time leads to more transparency

  • East County
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Michael Merino and Owen Lippincott work together to figure out an attachment to the robot so it can complete more missions during competitions.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 10, 2021
New challenge for BotTanks in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's gifted STEM students must compete virtually in the FIRST program.

  • East County
  • News
Layden Kraut, Sophia Marzonie and Isabella Moncion, first graders at B.D. Gullett Elementary School are all used to using laptops. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 10, 2021
A year of COVID-19: Schools adapt in east Bradenton

Parents, teachers say the School District of Manatee County has navigated the pandemic well.

  • East County
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Braden River High School graduate Chloe Carnegie walks across the field with her diploma during the school's graduation ceremony at LECOM Park in 2020.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 9, 2021
School Board of Manatee County approves graduation date changes

Manatee County high school graduations will take place in the first week of June.

  • East County
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Pine View senior Kaki France sings the National Anthem before Sarasota Polo Club play March 7.
    By
  • 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
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Mason Wroe of Hillcroft takes a shot on goal in the first half.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2021
Horse play continues at the Sarasota Polo Club

Big Sunday upcoming at the Sarasota Polo Club with a St. Patrick's Day theme.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Stock Area Sales Manager Debbie Urban stands in the kitchen of the Clairborne II model, which is 4,396 square feet under air and 6,961 total square foot with the lanai.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2021
Genoa debuts new models at Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch

With four new models in Genoa, the Lake Club of Lakewood Ranch secures the Parade of Homes' Best Overall Community Award.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
New College's Antonia Ginsberg-Klemmt will be the coach of New Crew SRQ.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2021
New College of Florida, SANCA announce rowing partnership

Nathan Benderson Park will be the home of the New Crew SRQ club rowing team.

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A COVID-19 vaccination is given at the Manatee County drive-thru vaccination operation at Tom Bennett Park. (Courtesy of Florida Department of Health-Manatee County)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 9, 2021
Florida's vaccine age requirement will be lowered to 60 by order of Gov. Ron DeSantis

Gov. Ron DeSantis: Florida's vaccine age requirement will be lowered to 60

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2021
High school sports roundup: 03.08.12

High school sports roundup: 03.09.12

  • East County
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Sarasota residents Brenda Zumbro and Linda Bates and Greenbrook residents Violet Cadavid, 9, Maya Cadavid, 5, and Lili Allen react to a stuntman being launched from a cannon.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 8, 2021
Wired at Nathan Benderson Park

Nik Wallenda's Daredevil Rally captivates Sarasota audience

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Blake Wood said he would encourage people interested in javelin to give the sport a chance.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 5, 2021
Lakewood Ranch senior spearheads javelin renaissance

The sport of javelin was reinstated by the FHSAA in 2018.

  • East County
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