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The failure of the county to extend Natalie Way may have been the final straw that caused Planning Commissioner Al Horrigan to resign.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 10, 2018
Manatee County planning commissioner resigns

Al Horrigan resigns over what he perceives to be out-of-control growth.

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Tony Squitieri, the vice president of land resources for Taylor Morrison's southwest Florida division, said the new Culinary Center will give Esplanade residents more options.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 10, 2018
Culinary Center will provide Esplanade residents with dining options

Residents won't have to leave their Lakewood Ranch neighborhood to experience multiple culinary choices.

  • East County
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Rebekah Boudrie and Monika Oberer, the co-race chairs of the event, with Another Day for Gray's Grayson Tullio and Deanna Murchie, the chair of the board at the Human Society.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 10, 2018
Charity race raises the woof in Lakewood Ranch

Doggies 4 Duchenne presents record amount to Lakewood Ranch Humane Society and Another Day for Gray.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 10, 2018
Mom vs. mom turns to threats

Cops corner

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The home at 7516 Greystone St. recently sold for $1.25 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 9, 2018
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1.25 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 23-27

  • East County
  • Real Estate
GreyHawk Landing's Abigail Zion is back in the area after an educational trip to Poland and Israel.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 9, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High senior experiences 'March of the Living'

Her trips includes touring concentration camps in Poland and speaking with Holocaust survivors in Israel.

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The proposed polling precinct boundaries.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 9, 2018
New Polling Precincts in Lakewood Ranch

With a rise in new registered voters, precincts have shifted.

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Angelique Handel, Ali McDonald and Kyle Krage, seniors at Braden River High School are all attending different colleges but are happy with the camaraderie that they found with the JROTC program.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 9, 2018
Braden River students say isn't life grand?

Four Braden River High ROTC students receive $1,000 scholarships from the VFW.

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Topher endures petting from Allisson Cruz and Asher Abelson, kindergartners at Bashaw.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 9, 2018
'Pooh' event a major coup for Bashaw

'Winnie the Pooh and Shakespeare Too' event returns to Bashaw.

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The ladder of the new aerial truck goes 107-feet high.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 9, 2018
Another rung up the ladder for East Manatee Fire Rescue

New aerial truck arrives at Lakewood Ranch's Station 4.

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ODA freshman Saraiah Walkes waves to the crowd after winning the 1A girls 100-meter dash (12.18 seconds).
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 9, 2018
ODA's Walkes battles injuries to take gold

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Kathryn Metze and her daughter Brinley are celebrating their first Mother's Day together. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 9, 2018
Birth of new perspective for East County moms

Lakewood Ranch, GreyHawk Landing moms talk about their role as they celebrate Mother's Day.

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Drake Theriot.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 9, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Drake Theriot

The Lakewood Ranch junior talks learning a new offense and his favorite food.

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School Resource Officer Dep. Carl McClellan chats with Angel Perez (behind) and Christian Mark (front) during their lunch. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 8, 2018
Manatee County Commission votes against paying for additional school security

Only Commissioner Robin DiSabatino votes to raise county's contribution.

  • East County
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An armed man robs the Waffle House in Bradenton.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 6, 2018
Armed man robs Waffle House in Bradenton

An armed man robbed the Waffle House in Bradenton on Sunday.

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