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East County

Manatee school board will vote to give charters a cut of half-penny tax

Since 2023, charter schools have not received funding from the half-penny sales tax.

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  • June 6, 2025
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  • June 6, 2025
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  • June 4, 2025
Recent rains wash away Manatee burn ban
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  • June 4, 2025
Neal launches new home development in Lakewood Ranch
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  • June 3, 2025
Sarasota commits $4.5 million to promote Senior PGA Championship

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Myakka City welcomes two baby warthogs
  • June 1, 2025
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Business

  • May 28, 2025
Center Point at Waterside is fully leased
  • May 19, 2025
Twisted Pit BBQ opens on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
  • May 16, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance presents its Next Gen Awards
  • May 16, 2025
Tsunami Sushi continues to evolve with menu items aimed to please everyone

Schools

  • June 4, 2025
Manatee school board will vote to give charters a cut of half-penny tax

Since 2023, charter schools have not received funding from the half-penny sales tax.

  • June 4, 2025
Manatee school board wants fast process to find new superintendent
  • June 3, 2025
Haile Middle School teacher arrested on charge of lewd contact
  • June 2, 2025
Students begin high school early with Lakewood Ranch Prep Soar program
  • May 30, 2025
Two Lakewood Ranch High teachers retire after 38-year careers
  • May 30, 2025
Manatee school district leaders thank bus drivers the last day of the school year
  • May 24, 2025
ODA graduates reflect on the road ahead

Sports

  • June 4, 2025
The East County spring prep players of the year

These athletes made a difference on and off the field.

  • June 3, 2025
Lakewood Ranch soccer player selected to 'Jewish Olympics'
  • June 2, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Aiden Getschow
  • May 28, 2025
PGA Senior Championship a test run for PGA Championship at The Concession
  • May 27, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High adds major-league experience with baseball coach
  • May 26, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Nick Cinelli
  • May 21, 2025
Lakewood Ranch hires former MLB player Ian Desmond as its baseball coach

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  • June 3, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for May 19-23 in Lakewood Ranch
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  • May 21, 2025
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  • May 20, 2025
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Opinion

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  • May 21, 2025
  • By Jay Heater
A Memorial Day service in Lakewood Ranch would warrant a gold star
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  • May 14, 2025
  • By Matt Walsh
Manatee does it again
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  • May 13, 2025
  • By Letter to the Editor
County should study traffic before buying admin building

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East County WWII veteran knighted into the Legion of Honor
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Youth archery program hits the mark at Rye Preserve
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One voice as lifetime puppeteer performs at Lakewood Ranch Library
  • June 1, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Farmers' Market offers produce and information
  • May 30, 2025
Manatee school district leaders thank bus drivers the last day of the school year
  • May 22, 2025
Lakewood Ranch YMCA hosts senior fair
  • May 22, 2025
Ranch Nite Wednesdays nears summer hiatus
  • May 19, 2025
Mona Jain Middle of Lakewood Ranch hosts its second annual Art Show
  • May 16, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation bets on new fundraiser
  • May 15, 2025
Commencement speaker punctuates Braden River High's graduation ceremony
  • May 14, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High School graduates hit the finish line
  • May 10, 2025
Waterside Place honors moms with a special event
  • May 9, 2025
East County WWII veteran knighted into the Legion of Honor
  • May 8, 2025
Keller Williams' volunteers work on 'Red Day' to put this problem to bed
  • May 7, 2025
Agave Bandido hosts Cinco de Mayo event with fire performers, stilt walkers
  • May 6, 2025
Youth archery program hits the mark at Rye Preserve
  • June 5, 2025
One voice as lifetime puppeteer performs at Lakewood Ranch Library
  • June 1, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Farmers' Market offers produce and information
  • May 30, 2025
Manatee school district leaders thank bus drivers the last day of the school year
  • May 22, 2025
Lakewood Ranch YMCA hosts senior fair
  • May 22, 2025
Ranch Nite Wednesdays nears summer hiatus
  • May 19, 2025
Mona Jain Middle of Lakewood Ranch hosts its second annual Art Show
  • May 16, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation bets on new fundraiser
  • May 15, 2025
Commencement speaker punctuates Braden River High's graduation ceremony
  • May 14, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High School graduates hit the finish line
  • May 10, 2025
Waterside Place honors moms with a special event
  • May 9, 2025
East County WWII veteran knighted into the Legion of Honor
  • May 8, 2025
Keller Williams' volunteers work on 'Red Day' to put this problem to bed
  • May 7, 2025
Agave Bandido hosts Cinco de Mayo event with fire performers, stilt walkers
  • May 6, 2025
Youth archery program hits the mark at Rye Preserve

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