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  • February 16, 2017
East County weather page photo: Feb. 16

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a roseate spoonbill fishing in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Stephanie Arne, the founder of the Creative Animal Foundation, and Tim Davison, a prominent wildlife artist, began living in their tiny house in August and will be in it for about two years.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 16, 2017
Tiny House brings its big message to Lakewood Ranch

Willis Smith hosts Creative Animal Foundation as its brings its message of sustainability to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • February 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch gals' generosity comes full circle

Seventh annual 'Be my GALentine' event includes a grant to Stillpoint House of Prayer.

  • East County
  • News
Freshman Toni Gulbrandsen and senior Emma Grooms put together a chalkboard promotion for the upcoming show. Those attending are encouraged to add comments.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • February 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch high theater students Off-Broadway bound

Mustangs will perform their ‘Exhibit of the Mind’ at Tada! theater in New York City.

  • East County
  • News
Steve John, the citrus production manager for SMR, works with calves in Lakewood Ranch in preparation for the Ranch Rodeo.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 15, 2017
Ranch Rodeo provides arena for Manatee County cowboys to showcase talent

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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She might be a part-time coach at the Imagine School, but the students love Marina Mercier.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 15, 2017
Former Braden River High dance coach fights back after brain surgery

Special dance showcase in Venice will raise money to defray dancer's medical expenses.

  • East County
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One of eight existing gauges is located on River Club Boulevard, where the road crosses the Braden River.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2017
Manatee gauges water levels

A new rain gauge on Mill Creek will be the county's ninth gauge on waterways.

  • East County
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The retrofitting of water filtration systems at Manatee County' s Water Treatment Plant will take more than three years to complete. The original filtration systems, pictured here, were built in the late 1960s.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2017
Drop in the bucket?

Manatee County re-invests into aging water, wastewater systems.

  • East County
  • News
Members of Nik Wallenda' s highwire act continue to amaze the audience with their display of strength and balance Feb. 10.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2017
Circus performers go on after the fall

Working through tragedy is a process, but worth the outcome, performers say.

  • East County
  • News
In a stunner, the Lakewood Ranch girls team lost 72-66 in overtime to Gulf Coast in a Class 8A Region 3 semifinal.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.15.17

East County sports roundup: 02.15.17

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Seniors Ricky Yanez and Chance Cohen celebrate together.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer one win from first state title

The Mustangs play Cypress Bay at 4 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Spec Martin Stadium in Deland.

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Sam Hester.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 02.15.17

East County High 5 Moments: 02.15.17

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Ryan Brown.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 02.16.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 02.16.17

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Anyone who saw Cherp' s vehicle the night of the crime are asked to call the Manatee County Sheriff' s Office. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2017
Authorities seek help in murder investigation

Anyone who may have seen Alex Cherp's vehicle or suspects in Lakewood Ranch is asked to come forward.

  • East County
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East County sports roundup: 02.14.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.14.17

East County sports roundup: 02.14.17

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