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The site, located at center, is in front of the Heritage Harbour development, off State Road 64. Property representatives say the location is prime for commercial growth. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2017
Retail on the rise near Heritage Harbour

Bradenton plaza will add a Crunch fitness and other retailers along State Road 64.

  • East County
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Brendan Bengtsson spins around wrestling partner Chase Knopf. Bengtsson is attempting to get wrestling-ready now that football is finished.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 6, 2017
Braden River senior wrestles with lost time

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nancy Castro cuts the ribbon to open The Out-of-Door Academy's new practice facility.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 6, 2017
ODA hopes new practice facility helps athletic programs soar

The facility includes three regulation-sized soccer fields that can be used for football and lacrosse as well.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ruth Hofer, asset manager for Linger Lodge's new owner Franz Hartl, says the renovations were needed to attract old and new customers and to complement upcoming renovations to the RV resort.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2017
East County Linger Lodge landmark reopens

New owners to focus on expanding RV resort as well.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2017
Esplanade parades holiday spirit in Lakewood Ranch

The Wienermobile, Crewe of De Soto help Esplanade residents celebrate holiday season.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2017
'Elfis' visits Bradenton school

Tara Elementary holiday program teaches lessons in acceptance, holiday cheer.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Steve Verhoeven was excited to see the Wienermobile up close.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2017
Wienermobile makes debut at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The Planter's NUTmobile also came to visit.

  • East County
  • News
The Myakka City Historical Society announced it has received a $100,000 grant from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation to held fund the final phase of restoration of the Myakka City Historic 1914 School House.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2017
Myakka City Historic School House receives $100,000 grant

The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation presents $100,000 to finish final phase of renovation.

  • East County
  • News
Santa will once again return to Holidays on the Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2017
Holidays on the Ranch will melt your hear

Jay Heater: Side of Ranch

  • East County
  • News
East County sports roundup: 12.04.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 4, 2017
East County sports weekend roundup: 12.04.17

East County sports weekend roundup: 12.04.17

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 3, 2017
Cops Corner: Found 'body' discovered to be a doll

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Damien Gordon, here shooting a three-pointer, led the Mustangs with 19 points.
    By
  • Breanne Williams
  • December 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball wins season opener

The Mustangs took down Plant City High at the RP Funding Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2017
Manatee County hosts TSA competition

More than 800 students test technology skills, knowledge at Braden River High.

  • East County
  • News
A boat makes its way to Linger Lodge during the 2015 parade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2017
Boat parade continues on Braden River

The fifth annual event will be held Dec. 2.

  • East County
  • News
Lilly Johnson. Photo by Berkley Mason.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 30, 2017
Bashaw Family Christmas spreads joy

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