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  • Berkley Mason
  • December 13, 2017
Bearadise continues a legacy in Myakka City

Bearadise Ranch hosts first ever Brunch with the Bears as a tribute to Johnny Welde, who passed almost one year ago.

  • East County
  • News
Doodle Bugs Children's Learning Academy Director of Customer Relations Caroline Berrios, Co-Owner Anna Zavatti, Center Director Marissa Lee, Co-Owner Clarine Repicci and Co-Owner Anthony Insinna at new location in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • December 13, 2017
Doodle Bugs Children's Learning Academy opens in Lakewood Ranch.

The school focuses on play-based learning.

  • East County
  • Business
Author Doug MacKinnon hopes his Christmas story, "The North Pole Project," inspires others to give and do good.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 13, 2017
Lakewood Ranch author pens Christmas novel

Former presidential speech writer tries to inspire giving with new book.

  • East County
  • News
Samuel Lynch. Photo by Berkley Mason.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 13, 2017
Braden River Elementary goes 'NUTs' for PJ's

The Kiwanis Club gave students a memorable day in comfortable digs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Desoto Speedway hosted a Sportsman championship race on Jan 28. Brooke Storer's No.9 car took home the trophy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 13, 2017
Desoto Speedway hopes to reopen in January

Owner confident he can raise funds to fix the storm-damaged track.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tony Sciame, a Tara Golf and Country Club resident, sank aces on the same hole seven days apart.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 13, 2017
Tara golfer beats the odds — twice

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River High School sophomore Jessie Dyson competes in the butterfly. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 13, 2017
Manatee County moves forward with Premier Sports Campus purchase

Sports campus purchase paves way for future East County aquatics complex.

  • East County
  • News
Amari Jones.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 13, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Amari Jones

The Braden River High junior wing talks his uncle's influence and the meaning of "snap and clear."

  • East County
  • Sports
Faith Schyck (2). File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 13, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 12.14.17

East County High 5 Moments: 12.14.17

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 13, 2017
Cops Corner: Women reports severed Christmas lights

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 12, 2017
Three Manatee County men charged in shark-dragging incident

FWC official said the suspects have all turned themselves in and bonded out.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Alan Lopez Markov, 5, makes a menorah out of wood and bullet shell casings.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch hosts Chabad’s annual menorah lighting ceremony

Hundreds gather at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch for Hanukkah celebration.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cheri Coryea has lived in Manatee County since 1989 and has overseen the county's neighborhood services department since 2007. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 12, 2017
Manatee County appoints deputy county administrator

Neighborhood services director Cheri Coryea will fill the position.

  • East County
  • News
Myakka City's Denny Woodruff works in preparation for the new polo season.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 11, 2017
Sarasota Polo Club brings in thrill seekers

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • Sports
Linzie Hamilton masters her speaking part.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 11, 2017
Freedom students ring in holiday spirit

Sing-a-long show adds Christmas cheer to Bradenton school.

  • East County
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