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Second grader Rylan Post said her favorite part about manatees is that they have nails on their flippers. She's helped adopt eight of the manatees.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 1, 2019
Adopting Manatees in Manatee County

As of April 23, students adopted nearly 70 manatees between the two classes, meaning the students have raised about $1,400.

  • East County
  • Schools
Habitat for Humanity of Manatee County volunteers secure tresses for a new home under construction. Volunteers work in a variety of roles, whether building homes or helping with office work. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 1, 2019
Helping hand-ups at Habitat for Humanity of Manatee County

East County volunteers find value in supporting others.

  • East County
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    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 1, 2019
Market season winds down

Visitors to the farmers market had plenty of opportunities to enjoy themselves. They could do yoga, pet goats, fly kites, shop from any number of local vendors and enjoy dinner and music in the evening sun.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh, left, first suggests a millage reduction during an April 16 workshop on a proposed stormwater fee. She said a millage reduction should be considered to offset the fee.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 1, 2019
Tax break on horizon in Manatee County?

District commissioners suggests millage reduction.

  • East County
  • News
The graduating migrant students from Lakewood Ranch High School. Courtesy photo.
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 1, 2019
Onward and upward at Lakewood Ranch High School

Migrant students overcome challenges to graduate.

  • East County
  • News
Volunteer Toni Muirhead and Peace Presbyterian Church pastor Rev. Elizabeth Deibert worked together to organize Peace Presbyterian Church's first Health and Wellness Fair.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 1, 2019
Peace of mind and body

Peace Presbyterian Church will hold its first Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 4.

  • East County
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New Lakewood Ranch coach Rashad West gives instructions to his team during spring practice. West said the Mustangs are using "training wheels" in practice for now.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 1, 2019
Area football teams use spring practice to implement new strategies

Teams will get three weeks of practice before their spring games.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chris Fowler (right) will be honored at the 14th-annual Dick Vitale Gala. Photo courtesy ESPN.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 1, 2019
Chris Fowler 'very flattered' by Dick Vitale Gala honor

ESPN's Chris Fowler said he is 'very flattered' by receiving his Dick Vitale Gala honor.

  • East County
  • Sports
George Davis.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 1, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: George Davis

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks winning districts and fishing in Lake Manatee.

  • East County
  • Sports
Florida Department of Transportation Interstate Construction Project Manager Marlena Gore said the sound walls are just one piece of the larger $80.8 million construction project. It is 25% complete.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 1, 2019
Sound walls rise along I-75 in Bradenton

Sound walls to offer relief for some area homeowners.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 1, 2019
Turtle tradition

Four Anna Maria Elementary School students were given camp scholarships by the Longboat Key Turtle Watch.

  • Longboat Key
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File photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • May 1, 2019
Good reads, literally

Michael Jordan's novel, "The Company of Demons," was designated as a Goodreads Reader’s Choice.

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Wildlife rehabilitator Justin Matthews, of Justin Matthews Wildlife Rescue, this month rescued an emaciated fawn from behind a home in Greenbrook. Most of the time, however, fawns are OK and do not need intervention.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 1, 2019
It's fawn season in Lakewood Ranch

Town Hall urges residents to leave wildlife alone.

  • East County
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First graders Adam Perkowski, Gazyriah Lopez and Kinzey Harrod do an activity after hearing "The Lonely Lion" written by Lakewood Ranch High senior Lantz Barton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch seniors are authors of influence

Literacy program pairs generations of learning.

  • East County
  • News
Both Patrick and Sandy Bogert say the atmosphere of Longboat Key inspires them.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 1, 2019
Longboat couple prove to be each other's best critics

Sandy Bogert, a painter, and Patrick Bogert, a photographer, each have their own hobby but come together for support.

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