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Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby announces plans for the $130 million aquarium.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 9, 2018
A Conversation with Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby

Following his announcement of plans for a $130 million aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park, Crosby shares Mote's next steps.

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The clubhouse sports a resort-like pool area.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 8, 2018
Del Webb opens its clubhouse in Lakewood Ranch

New Lakewood Ranch community will host an open house for its "crown jewel" Feb. 10.

  • East County
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An preliminary rendering shows the proposed Mote aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By David Conway and Katie Johns
  • February 8, 2018
Mote plans $130 million aquarium at Benderson Park

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium intends to relocate its aquarium facility from City Island to land near University Parkway and I-75.

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The V Foundation for Cancer Research and Dick Vitale have announced that the 13th-annual Dick Vitale Gala, to be held on May 11 at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, will honor Jim Harbaugh, Leonard Hamilton and Mike Greenberg.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 8, 2018
Dick Vitale Gala announces honorees for 2018 event

The 13th-annual Gala will celebrate Jim Harbaugh, Leonard Hamilton and Mike Greenberg.

  • East County
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Junior Wilmer Yanez (10) gets a tap on the head from junior Travis Freeman (9) following the Mustangs' 2-1 loss to Wiregrass Ranch High. Freeman scored the Mustangs' only goal.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High soccer loses in regional quarterfinals

The Mustangs started slow and fell 2-1 to Wiregrass Ranch High.

  • East County
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Braden River High seniors Isabelle Vazquez, Alexis Madrid, Chase Knopf and Brendan Bengtsson sign their letters of intent.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2018
East County 2018 Signing Day roundup

The day high school seniors dream about is here once again.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball coach Jeremy Schiller believes supplements in Manatee County should both increase and be given to teachers, not just coaches.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2018
Is the price right for Manatee County coaches?

High school coaches earn far below minimum wage for hours worked.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 16222 Daysailor Trail recently sold for $1,318,100.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 7, 2018
Lake Club home tops home sales at $1.32 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 22-26

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Jill Mullins attaches a flyer about the death of her husband, Patrick, to a post at the State Road 64 Boat Ramp.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 7, 2018
Manatee County man's death remains a mystery

Educator offers $20,000 for information about her husband's death.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Yvette Giangreco does not like the fact she has had rats in her attic, but she wants others to know and be aware. She had her home sealed so rats no longer can get in through openings in the roo
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 7, 2018
Homeowners focus on rodent control

Preventive steps can help safeguard your home.

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  • Neighbors
"I feel like no one can stop me” -Deoni Cason, former Braden River High boys basketball, on why he considered himself the best basketball player in Manatee County.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2018
The best athletes say the darnedest things

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River Elementary School third-grade teacher Kristen Collins assists student Trayon Goff, 8, with sounding out prefixes.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 7, 2018
School district makes its case for revenue increase

Superintendent Diana Greene talked to the public about the need for a 1 mill increase in property taxes.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch's Paree Gardner and Greenfield Plantation's Linda Pape show off appetizer plates they will be selling at the Greek Festival.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 7, 2018
Greek festival returns for 34th year in Sarasota

Greek cuisine highlights annual festival at St. Barbara's.

  • East County
  • News
Principal Todd Richardson, of Gullett Elementary, takes a risk by letting a BMX rider jump him.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 7, 2018
Principal investment pays off in Manatee County

Schools' leaders provide motivation with wacky ideas.

  • East County
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University Park resident Mike Sisti, developer representative Charles Varah, developer John Neal and University Park homeowner and homeowners association board member John Whyte chat after a brief meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 7, 2018
University Park residents hope to buy back control

Purchase plan requires approval of a "recreation district."

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