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Colin Castro.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Colin Castro

The ODA running back talks the Green Bay Packers and the best advice he has received

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Sheriff's Office Deputy Nick Ambriati sits on State Road 64 clocking vehicles. Every few seconds, he gets one going at least 60 miles per hour, 15 miles over the speed limit.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
Road safety — time to accelerate in greater Lakewood Ranch area?

Manatee County officials lobby for change on state roadways.

  • East County
  • News
For Manatee County to place a cell tower at Premier Sports Campus, it would first have to seek permission from Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
County to debate towers on public land

The county's recently purchased land adjacent to Premier Sports Campus could host a tower.

  • East County
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Punta Gorda's Luke Graham says that his ancestors migrated from Ireland to the United States hundreds of years ago, before it was acceptable to be Irish in America.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 31, 2018
Kilts to the hilt at Nathan Benderson Park

Nathan Benderson Park hosts Celtic festival.

  • East County
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Betty and Gus Andreone at Palm Aire Country Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 30, 2018
Services set for Wednesday (Oct. 31) for Gus Andreone in Sarasota

Local legend, Sarasota's Gus Andreone dies at 107.

  • East County
  • News
The accident occurred at 11 p.m. Oct. 29.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 30, 2018
Man charged with DUI manslaughter

The fatality occurred on S.R. 64 at Suggs Road.

  • East County
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Jayne, a 7-year-old rescue beagle, seems to be having a great time on the obstacle course set out by Bradenton's Dog Stars training and grooming..
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 28, 2018
Ruff day at the park

Barctober Fest comes to Lakewood Ranch's Bob Gardner Park.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2018
Rescue howls up fun at Mall at UTC

It's 'Howl-o-Weenie' good time when canines come in costume.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2018
Treats fill trunks in Lakewood Ranch

Church hosts inaugural trunk-or-treat event.

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 10.26.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2018
East County football roundup: 10.26.18

East County football roundup: 10.26.18

  • East County
  • Sports
Tayla Rosenthal sits with Israel Defense Forces soldier, Barak.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 26, 2018
Lakewood Ranch student has historic passion

Lakewood Ranch High junior works to share new knowledge after her study abroad.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2018
Boo Fest is frightfully fun in Lakewood Ranch

Thousands turn out for the annual Halloween-themed event.

  • East County
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Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 25, 2018
Spooky disappearance of Halloween costume

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Stratum Health System and Tidewell Hospice CEO and President Jonathan Fleece is working to get the Tidewell Hospice Lakewood Ranch facility open.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 25, 2018
EYE ON BUSINESS — New Tidewell Hospice executive sets priorities in Lakewood Ranch

Opening the Tidewell Hospice House in Lakewood Ranch at the top of the list for new Tidewell Hospice and Stratum CEO.

  • East County
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SANCA CEO Stephen Rodriguez hopes the finish tower pays off by booking events such as the "VIP Tower Experience" at the Sarasota Celtic Music Festival.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 25, 2018
This Sarasota experience towers over others as Celtic festival begins

VIP Tower Experience helps Sarasota Celtic Music Festival and Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
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