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Manatee Technical College received a grant from Wells Fargo to help teach financial literacy to students who speak another language.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 19, 2017
MTC receives literacy grant from Wells Fargo

This will provide financial literacy instruction to adult students who speak other languages.

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  • News
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation awarded the committee $25,000 to help welcome 1,7000 rowers and support staff to Nathan Benderson Park. File photo of Scully, the WRC mascot.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 19, 2017
World Rowing Championship organizing committee receives $25,000 grant

The grant was awarded by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA senior quarterback Gus Mahler throws a pass against Bradenton Christian.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 18, 2017
ODA football gets wild win against Bradenton Christian

The Thunder defense forced five turnovers in the 7-6 victory.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ed Hunzeker has been the Manatee County administrator since 2006. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 18, 2017
Manatee Commission extends administrator's contract

Ed Hunzeker will stay on as Manatee County's top manager for another year.

  • East County
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Bradenton’s Valerie Marin brings food and water to her car.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 18, 2017
Hungry to help

The Food Bank of Manatee aims to aid the community during a time of need.

  • East County
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Athletes head to the docks at dawn on Sunday to practice for the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 17, 2017
World's top rowers descend upon Benderson Park in Sarasota

Preparations in full swing for 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
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Austin and Aiden Hamer, Patrick Johnston, Jackson Dalglish and Nate Bentze enjoyed their week off from school by attending a YMCA camp.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 15, 2017
Manatee YMCA aids parents while school is out

YMCA offers camp, facilities in wake of Hurricane Irma.

  • East County
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When it comes to rowing, Trish Chastain, the co-owner of Powerhouse Row & Fitness in Lakewood Ranch and a 20-year coach, knows how to speak the language.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 14, 2017
To enjoy rowing, first come to terms

Rowing delicacies to be served at 2017 World Rowing Championships, just don't expect crab.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2017
Manatee board recommends approval in east Bradenton

M/I Homes Sarasota may build homes off Upper Manatee River Road.

  • East County
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B.D. Gullett Elementary School fifth-grader Sarah Connor talks about the movies she watched during Hurricane Irma.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 14, 2017
Hurricane Irma in a child's eye

School district urges students to share their hurricane stories.

  • East County
  • News
Ray’s Canoe Hideaway Owner Mark Stukey stands on his flooded dock in the Manatee River.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 14, 2017
Profits lost in the storm

Irma leaves business owners searching for solutions.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County issues storm-related debris disposal guidelines .
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 13, 2017
Manatee County yet to decide storm debris collection

For homeowners in need of disposing hurricane-related debris, here is some important guidelines you need to know.

  • East County
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Mill Creek's Dave Daily said damage could have been much worse as this tree only destroyed an overhang on his 2nd Avenue East home in Mill Creek.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 13, 2017
Glancing blow fortunate for Manatee County

East County avoids major damage from Hurricane Irma

  • East County
  • News
Melanie Johnson hits a layup for the University of South Carolina. Photo courtesy South Carolina Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 13, 2017
New hand on the Ranch

Girls basketball coach hopes to sustain the Mustangs' success.

  • East County
  • Sports
Scully, the mascot of the World Rowing Championships. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 12, 2017
World Rowing Championships still on schedule

Nathan Benderson Park sustained "minimal damage" from Hurricane Irma.

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