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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 21, 2013
Sarasota Dolphins registration ongoing

Registration is now open for those interested in playing tackle football for the Sarasota Dolphins third- and fourth-grade team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee's parks and beaches, however, will remain open for the public, as will the county's natural preserves.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2013
Manatee County government to close for holiday

Manatee County Government offices will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Terry Gans struck former commission candidate Ray Rajewski with his SUV last week.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • May 20, 2013
May 20: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Gans hits Rajewski with SUV; City Commission talks funding cuts; bayfront and parking; Manatee School Board holds budget workshop; PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Craft Show

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 20, 2013
Manatee School Board holds budget workshop

The Manatee County School Board will meet at 4 p.m. tonight, at the School Board office, 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradeont. to discuss the 2013-14 fiscal year budget.

  • East County
  • Schools
Walkers started around 1 p.m. May 18.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life

East County residents rallied in the fight against cancer, as they participated in the Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life May 18 and May 19, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

  • East County
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Macy Duregger, Daniella Castrogiovanni and Rachel Levy checked out the auction items.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Nights

Nolan Middle School hosted its annual Nolan Nights fundraiser Saturday, May 18, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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ODA eighth-grader Jason Fineberg returns an interception 28 yards.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA at Northside Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy fell to Northside Christian 17-13 in its spring game May 17.

  • Sarasota
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Sen. Bill Galvano, center, brought out his family — William, wife Julie, Jacqueline and Michael.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Phil Galvano Classic

Education and golf enthusiasts joined forced May 17, as they hit the golf course for the Phil Galvano Golf Classic, at The Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Carlos Crawford edges past defense during a practice drill.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Pirate Bowl

Braden River High School hosted the fourth annual Pirate Bowl fundraiser May 17.

  • East County
  • News
Attrition won't cover all Manatee School staff cuts
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 17, 2013
May 17: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Chapman, Atwell sworn in today at City Hall; Attrition won't cover all Manatee School staff cuts; Heritage Harbour ends lawsuit; Crosby begins Mote leadership role; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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Heritage Harbour South CDD Chairwoman Joyce Sandy signs the settlement agreement.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 17, 2013
Heritage Harbour ends lawsuit

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District and Stoneybrook Investors ended Thursday night a longstanding legal dispute.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 16, 2013
BRSC tryouts upcoming

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold tryouts for its competitive soccer teams May 28 through June 2.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 16, 2013
Lakewood wins academic championship

Lakewood Ranch High was named the Florida High School Athletic Association's Class 6A Academic Team Champion for the 2012-13 school year.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2013
Parrot Head party cancelled

The party, planned for Saturday in Esplanade in Lakewood Ranch, has been cancelled by organizers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
In March, the district announced it will eliminate 188 staff positions for the 2013/2014 school year to address non-conformance with state class-size requirements.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 16, 2013
Attrition won't cover all Manatee Schools staff cuts

An unknown number of Manatee County teachers are likely to lose their jobs as the district looks to cut positions.

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