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Rosedale Residents Lynne Woodman and Bob Eisenbeis say when the lights go up, they won't be happy.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 24, 2018
Will Rosedale residents see the light from Lakewood Ranch Park?

County says new park lighting won't affect the community.

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Tony Francis
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2018
Greyhawk Landing CDD Seat 5: Tony Francis

Incumbent hopes for continued service.

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Joseph Di Bartolomeo
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 1: Joseph Di Bartolomeo

Candidate touts experience, experience to help the board.

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Louise Buckley
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2018
Heritage Harbour North CDD Seat 5: Louise Buckley

Tax preparer vies for board seat.

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John Schmidt
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 1: John Schmidt

Tara CDD candidate wants to cap tax increases.

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Dan Powers
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 3: Dan Powers

Dan Powers wants to change spending philosophies.

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Barbara Linden
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 3: Barbara Linden

Newcomer wants to promote community.

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 21, 2018
Golfers tee off against cancer in Bradenton

First Play for Pink golf tournament at Heritage Harbour in Bradenton benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2018
Pirates blank Mustangs 56-0 in rivalry game

A Braden River senior had four touchdowns - in the first half

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East County football roundup: 10.19.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2018
East County football roundup: 10.19.18

East County football roundup: 10.19.18

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch celebrates community

Club Day, Block Party fosters friendship in Lakewood Ranch.

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Tommy Gregory
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2018
District 73: Tommy Gregory

Military veteran vies for District 73 seat.

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Liv Coleman
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2018
District 73: Liv Coleman

Democratic candidate focuses on schools.

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Dick Jacobs
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2018
East Manatee Fire Rescue District Seat 3: Dick Jacobs

Dick Jacobs vies to maintain seat

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James Carlino
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2018
East Manatee Fire Rescue District Seat 3: James Carlino

James Carlino wants to unify the fire districts

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