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Braden Woods residents and Friends of Keep Woods organizers Phil St. John, Gary Hebert and Brenda Russell say the Myara property could be combined with another to create a preserve on both sides of the Braden River.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2017
Conservationists hope to buy Myara property

Fundraising continues as new ideas are pitched for tract.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker said commissioners delivered his 50th and final budget message. "I' ve never had one with more money than I have needs," he said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2017
Manatee sheriff on patrol for funding

Starting a Lakewood Ranch patrol district still a long ways off.

  • East County
  • News
Libby Edwards sank a hole-in-one on the 16th hole of University Park Country Club' s course. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2017
East County sports roundup: 06.07.17

East County sports roundup: 06.07.17

  • East County
  • Sports
The Players Centre for Performing Arts CEO Michelle Bianchi and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Director of Community Relations Monaca Onstad are eager to introduce The Players to Lakewood Ranch through a children-focused programming.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2017
Players Theatre writes new chapter in Lakewood Ranch

'Storytelling Theatre' introduces The Players' children's programming to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation will reconfigure the State Road 64-Interstate 75 interchange so it has only one off ramp. The new configuration should improve safety.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2017
Interchange work shifts into gear

New design at S.R. 64 will improve safety.

  • East County
  • News
Michael, Amelia and Catherine Garey
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 7, 2017
Hats off to the class of 2017

Longboat Key and Lido Key are home to some recent graduates. Here we get to know them a little better.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 7, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: June 8, 2017

Nancy Freeland, Sharon Oper, Marie "Jackie" Resnick, Hank Cassen, Janet FitzGerald, Audrey Regen and Dr. E. William Reiber II died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Morgan Mulholland, winner of the Congressional Art Competition, will have her art on display in Washington, D.C.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 7, 2017
Lakewood Ranch artist earns Congressional Art award

Lakewood Ranch High School graduate heads to the U.S. Capitol to see her art displayed.

  • East County
  • News
Dave Brenner led the parade as Grand Marshal last year.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 7, 2017
Cannons Marina Wants You!

Cannons Marina will give $500 in cash to the most patriotic business participating in the Freedom Fest parade.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden Woods residents wonder why a home in their neighborhood has been allowed to fall into disrepair.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 7, 2017
Braden Woods home in disrepair causes complaints

Braden Woods residents unsettled by dilapidated home in neighborhood.

  • East County
  • News
Culver' s of Bradenton (Ranch Lake Blvd.) owners Dori and Steve Sherman are this year' s recipients of the Gratitude Award.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 7, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Culver's owners receive recognition

Culver's on Ranch Lake Boulevard has raised about $50,000 for Manatee County Schools this year.

  • East County
  • News
Cheri Christiansen and Bryce Bennett will talk to teenage girls about self-love and confidence during a workshop at Four Pillars in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 7, 2017
Lakewood Ranch workshop aims to scrub away teen fears

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
A condominium at The Sound at Waterlefe sold for $785,000
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 7, 2017
The Sound at Waterlefe condominium sells for $785,000

Residential real estate transactions for May 22-26.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Developer pays Ringling College $1.85 million for the 2.3 acre arts center site.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 7, 2017
12 homes planned for Longboat Key Center for the Arts property

Developer pays Ringling College $1.85 million for the 2.3 acre site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents have taken it upon themselves to clean up the litter left behind on north end beaches.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 7, 2017
Trashed: Longboat residents complain about beach crowds

North end residents say weekends are getting worse and they want the drinking, littering, trespassing and illegal parking to stop.

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