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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 5, 2013
Texas Roadhouse chain to open restaurant in Lakewood Ranch

The Texas Roadhouse restaurant has leased a buildiong near the new Walmart Supercenter in Lakewood Ranch and will open its new site in May.

  • East County
  • News
Roger Hill started working for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch in 1981.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 5, 2013
Lakewood Ranch remembers longtime manager

Roger Hill, ranch manager for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, died March 1.

  • East County
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Untie your weekend with Black Tie Untied!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 4, 2013
March 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Town Commission set to modify tourism ordinance tonight; Rezone application considered for new Walmart on Beneva Road; Commissioners to consider rezone on North Trail parcel; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
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Sister Lucia Haas with The Rev. Fausto Stampiglia
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Gala

More than 200 guests gathered March 2, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom, Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School "Luck of the Irish" themed gala.

  • East County
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Ally Adamo reeled in her target.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Carnival

Families of McNeal Elementary School gathered March 2 in the school's courtyard for a carnival. Guests played carnival-style games, slid down slides and won prizes.

  • East County
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Brad, Bernice and Luca Bozman
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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Family Bonfire Night

Students and families huddled on blankets and chairs and endured the cold at Braden River Elementary School's Family Bonfire Night March 1. Attendees played by the school's playground and ate S'mores and Chick-fil-A among other activities.

  • East County
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Sharon Hoehn and Gracie Jo, who enjoyed meeting an author of a book about gardening
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mixon Orange Blossom Festival

Mixon's Orange Blossom Festival celebrated this year's citrus crop March 2-3. The World Famous Wallendas performed, while visitors shopped at arts and crafts booths, bought food, rode rides and could take a tram tour through the citrus groves.

  • East County
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Danielle Buncik painted a yellow butterfly on the face of 4-year-old Abygail Jimenez.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Faith Kid's Carnival

Families of Faith Preschool and Faith United Church of Christ gathered March 2, at the church for the preschool's annual Kid's Carnival fundraiser.

  • East County
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Suzanne Boissonneault shows her hand towels to Diane Grenier.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Craft Sale

The Horseshoe Cove community hosted its annual Spring Fine Arts and Craft Sale March 2, at the park.

  • East County
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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2013/2014 Season
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 1, 2013
March 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Cyldesdales to trot through town; Commissioners give County Administrator Randall Reid a 'B'; Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2013/2014 Season; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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Mixon Fruit Farms is located at 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Orange Blossom Festival

This weekend's festival will be held at Mixon Fruit Farms.

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Michael Cole, Addison Weimann and Vedant Singh like wearing the hats they created.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Children at Kiddie Academy today celebrated the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, with activities inspired by the author's children's books

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 1, 2013
ODA rolls past DeSoto County

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team cruised to a 13-3 victory over DeSoto County Feb. 28.

  • East County
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Braden River High senior Courtney Mirabella had 14 strikeouts in the Lady Pirates 3-0 win over Lakewood Ranch Feb. 28.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 1, 2013
Mirabella hurls Lady Pirates to win

Courtney Mirabella pitched her third shutout of the season to lead Braden River to a 3-0 non-district win over Lakewood Ranch Feb. 28.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 1, 2013
Perna fires 65 in GSJGA win

Riverview High's Jeremy Perna shot a 7-under par 65 to win the boys 13-15 age group of the second of five Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association Winter Tournament Series events Feb. 24, at the Meadows Country Club.

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