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Manatee County commissioner George Kruse, pictured at the Nov. 19 meeting where the status of Coryea's contract first came into question, said his comment about blackmail wasn't an accusation against Carol Whitmore.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 3, 2021
No inquiry scheduled after Manatee County brouhaha

Kruse not currently pursuing legal action against Whitmore, says blackmail comment wasn't an accusation

  • East County
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Appalachian State offensive lineman Ryan Neuzil, a Braden River High alumnus, is projected to go on day three of the 2021 NFL Draft. Photo courtesy Appalachian State Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 3, 2021
Can you feel a draft?

Former Braden River High football star is preparing for the NFL Draft

  • East County
  • Sports
Shelly Glenn is the new chief development and community partnership officer for the Florida Cancer Specialists. "It's an honor and a privilege to be able to bring several passions together," Glenn says of her new position.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 3, 2021
Passion rewarded for Lakewood Ranch resident

Country Club's Shelly Glenn is promoted to chief development and community partnership officer for Florida Cancer Specialists.

  • East County
  • News
Mustangs senior forward Owen Speir chases down the ball against Braden River High. Speir is a team captain.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 3, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs soccer is getting stronger

After a rough middle stretch of the season, Lakewood Ranch soccer is on the upswing.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Animal Services Chief Sarah Brown holds Elwood, a tabby who was taken in by the shelter Jan. 10. Elwood is a talkative, affectionate cat who recently had one of his legs amputated.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 3, 2021
Manatee County commissioners disagree on animal shelter scope

Cost, size, access: Inside Manatee County commissioners' debate about location of new animal shelter

  • East County
  • News
Nyda Bittmann- Neville, the chair of Women of WaterCrest, and Cheryl Speaker, a steering committee chair for the group, organize events, field trips and charitable efforts for the Women of WaterCrest. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 3, 2021
Heart for helping in Lakewood Ranch

Women of WaterCrest collects donations to support Mothers Helping Mothers.

  • East County
  • News
Janet Mixon holds the Broghies and Dean Mixon holds the corn pellets that will be heated and pressurized to make the Broghies.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 3, 2021
Bradenton's Mixon Fruit Farms turns to Broghies to help employees

Mixon Fruit Farms begins shipping the low cal bread substitute throughout the U.S. as the U.S. distributor.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River Library Assistant Supervisor Mary Frueh is one of many library staff members who have helped register seniors for the vaccine through library computer workstations.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 3, 2021
More help for Manatee County seniors to register for vaccine

Libraries and Elder Helpline aid Manatee County seniors struggling to register for COVID-19 vaccine.

  • East County
  • News
Dan Powers, along with Katie Powers, Robert Powers, Rebecca Powers, Cory Coyner, Shayleen Coyner and Scott Coyner, are the first to walk along the Mustang Memorial Walk.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 3, 2021
A walk to remember in Lakewood Ranch

Mustang Memorial Walk at Lakewood Ranch High School was dedicated in honor of boys who died in car accident.

  • East County
  • News
School zone signs have been replaced with school entrance signs, meaning cars no longer have to slow to 20 miles per hour when the yellow light flashes.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 3, 2021
Confusion grips modified school zone in Lakewood Ranch

Modification of the school zone on S.R. 70 near Braden River Elementary School causes confusion.

  • East County
  • News
Warehouse worker David Wright and Pamaro Shop Furniture owner Ray Osborn stand in the company's current warehouse in Sarasota. Osborn is moving the warehouse to Lakewood Ranch to be closer to the area's population growth.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 3, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: Pamaro Shop Furniture follows the growth

EYE ON BUSINESS: Pamaro Shop Furniture to move its warehouse and office to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 3, 2021
HB 35: Bad for Floridians

Florida’s GOP lawmakers say they’re the champions of less government, more transparency and free enterprise. Their actions don’t show it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Ringling Trail concept design includes four different segments, all of which add protected bike lanes and enhanced landscaping to the road.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2021
City approves bike lanes on Ringling Boulevard

The city is moving forward with a plan to add protected bike lanes and reduce motor vehicle travel lanes, a project designed to capitalize on the Legacy Trail extension.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brian Will has assumed title of Sarasota Yacht Club's new Commodore. Courtesy Photo Emma Dodge.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 2, 2021
Yacht club's new commodore flies high

Brian Will's career included fighter jets, airliners and a love of the sea.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County deputy administrator John Osborne will continue working for the county through Feb. 16, the day before commissioners decide whether to terminate administrator Cheri Coryea.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 2, 2021
Manatee County Deputy Administrator John Osborne resigns

Manatee County Deputy Administrator John Osborne resigns 19 days before vote to terminate Administrator Cheri Coryea.

  • East County
  • News
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