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The Lake Club home at 16116 Clearlake Ave. recently sold for $1.35 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 6, 2018
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.35 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 21-25.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Frank Post says that he helped recover over 300 semester credits with his students this year.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • June 6, 2018
Extra credit goes to two teachers in East County

Two East County credit recovery teachers nominated for Educator Impact Award.

  • East County
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Dylan Zafirov knocks a ball into the hole at the Fish Hole while his sons, Leo, 12, and Michael, 6, cheer him on.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • June 6, 2018
Fun times 10 in Lakewood Ranch

Here's 10 summer activities in Lakewood Ranch to keep kids entertained, from Archery Tag at the Manatee YMCA to mini-golf at The Fish Hole.

  • East County
  • News
Luke Snyder, a third-grader from Braden River, gets help with his reading from Susan Hagerman on the first day of summer school.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • June 6, 2018
Summer school is now in session in East County

Summer schools are no longer a mandatory punishment for all failing students, but it might help your student in the long run.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's James Rivera won the 4A 300-meter hurdles at the track and field championships.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 6, 2018
Top sports moments from East County's 2017-2018 school year

Lakewood Ranch High, Braden River High and The Out-of-Door Academy all had special moments in 2017-2018. These are the best of East County's best.

  • East County
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ODA senior running back Dakota Dickerson (3) bounces off two Bradenton Christian tacklers for a huge gain.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 6, 2018
Our favorite moments from the 2017-2018 school year

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
President Donald Trump awards Sam Valley his diploma.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 6, 2018
President Trump awards East County resident his diploma

President Trump awards East County resident his diploma May 25 from the U.S. Naval Academy.

  • East County
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Kevin Paschall, the managing partner of the Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch, talks about redoing the greens over the next four months.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 6, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Legacy gives green light for improvements

Legacy Golf Club owners hope new TifEagle Bermuda grass greens return the Lakewood Ranch course to Arnold Palmer's standards.

  • East County
  • News
Brett Raymaker, a Willis Smith Construction project executive, stands in front of Station No. 17.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 6, 2018
Built for the future of Sarasota

Sarasota County firehouses earn American Public Works Association award.

  • East County
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Lakewood National will host the Web.com Tour's Suncoast Classic next February in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 5, 2018
A new Web.com site — in Lakewood Ranch!

The Web.com Tour has made a five-year commitment to Lakewood National Golf Club to present the Suncoast Classic.

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Marauders pitcher Jess Amedee visits with Mill Creek's Dave Daily, who was honored by the Marauders for his service.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 4, 2018
Marauders honor veterans at LECOM Park.

Two East County residents among those honored at the Bradenton Marauders' Military Appreciation Night.

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Gus Mahler embraces his dad, Head of School David Mahler, after he was awarded "The Faculty Cup" for outstanding performance.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 3, 2018
Memories cap graduation ceremony at The Out of Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch

Memories cap graduation ceremony at The Out of Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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Dominic Valentino, a fourth-grader at Tara, and his dad, Anthony, proved most seaworthy and won the overall competition.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 3, 2018
Lessons afloat

Cardboard boats pack educational punch at Lakewood Ranch YMCA

  • East County
  • News
Christine Johnson of the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast thanks Friends of Keep Woods for its efforts in creating a new preserve.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 2, 2018
Backers celebrate new Johnson Preserve in Manatee County

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts a celebration and walking tour of the new Johnson Preserve along the Braden River.

  • East County
  • News
Gary Hebert, Brenda Russell and Phil St. John were key members of Friends of Keep Woods.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 31, 2018
Perseverance leads to preserve along Braden River

The Friends of Keep Woods' grass roots effort leads to a preserve along the Braden River.

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