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YMCA instructor Courtney Yost works with East County's Hudson Richardson.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 17, 2019
Water safety course grows in popularity at Lakewood Ranch YMCA

Free water safety course grows in popularity at Lakewood Ranch YMCA

  • East County
  • News
Her abstract heartbeat paintings carry special meaning to the families who order it.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 17, 2019
Bradenton artist delivers in a heartbeat

Bradenton artist Kori Clark is in the flow with her abstract and heartbeat art.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Animal Services Division Chief Sarah Brown and Manatee County Emergency Medical Services Assistant Chief of Operations Larry Luh are excited about the partnership.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2019
Purr-fect program puts cats to work in Manatee County EMS stations

Working cats, working people make for perfect pilot program in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
The 2017 World Rowing Championships saw 42,000 spectators fill the Nathan Benderson Park grandstands.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 17, 2019
Nathan Benderson Park hosts the 2019 World Rowing U23 Championships next week

Nathan Benderson Park will host the 2019 World Rowing U23 Championships next week, with Sarasota and Manatee counties providing SANCA support.

  • East County
  • Sports
Evan Larrick, 9, is hoisted by Fabian Moreau after winning the 40-yard dash for his age (8-9 division).
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 17, 2019
NFL corner makes the big play — with kids

Washington Redskins cornerback Fabian Moreau showed kids at Lakewood Ranch High a good time at his football camp July 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mark Johns, chief deputy for Manatee County Property Appraiser’s Office, said the pictometry technology makes it easier for his office to re-inspect homes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2019
View from above aids Manatee County Property Appraiser's Office

Pictometry becomes annual process to help Manatee County Property Appraiser deal with growth.

  • East County
  • News
The intersection of 117th Street East and State Road 64 has become busier since the Florida Department of Transportation modified the intersection of Pope Road/Greyhawk Boulevard with S.R. 64.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2019
FDOT gives green light for signal on S.R. 64 corridor

FDOT plans another intersection improvement on S.R. 64 in east Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Genelle Zoratti Yost. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 17, 2019
Instructional leader joins Manatee County Schools

Former St. Lucie County schools superintendent leaves retirement to aid Manatee County School District.

  • East County
  • News
Adley Community Manager Zabeth Huffhines said customers like the location of the complex because it is a close drive to downtown, shopping and more.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2019
The Adley debuts in Waterside at Lakewood Ranch

The Adley becomes first apartment complex in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside project.

  • East County
  • News
Rosalie Wakefield and her daughter, Sarah Davis, at an Elks fundraiser in 2017.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 17, 2019
Loss of beloved community volunteer leads to blood drive in Bradenton

Loss of beloved community volunteer leads to blood drive in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
Monaca Onstad, the director of community relations for Lakewood Ranch Communities, and Morgan Bettes, the market manager, announce the market is going to the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 17, 2019
Market on the move in Lakewood Ranch

The Market at Lakewood Ranch shifts to the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in November.

  • East County
  • News
Eagle Trace residents Tony Glaudé and Derek Moore are concerned about making sure Eagle Trace is secure and minimally impacted by development around them.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2019
More apartments planned for Lakewood Ranch

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch seeks changes to its master plan for the Lakewood Centre DRI and moves apartments closer to Eagle Trace community.

  • East County
  • News
Ava Krug and partner Ava Cananzarite. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 17, 2019
East County High 5 Moments: 07.18.19

East County High 5 Moments: 07.18.19

  • East County
  • Sports
Karmani Gregory.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 17, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Karmani Gregory

The Braden River rising sophomore talks his passing ability and being "different" than others his age.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brett Mack plays the title role and Ally Farzetta plays multiple roles in Dog Days Theatre’s current production of “Theophilus North." Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 17, 2019
Director Laura Braza brings the odd odyssey of ‘Theophilus North’ to Sarasota

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's Dog Days Theatre production teaches that writing is truly an adventure.

  • Arts + Culture
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