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Walter Williams was almost hit by a truck that jumped a curb in front of Walgreens and ran him off the sidewalk.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2018
Traffic worries emerge for Windsong residents in east Bradenton

Upper Manatee River Road development triggers traffic concerns.

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Teacher and behavioral therapist Courtney Rune works with Adam Schwab at Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 29, 2018
Sarasota mom speaks up about apraxia

The Half Dozen Donut Run at Nathan Benderson Park will raise awareness of apraxia.

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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 29, 2018
Mission accomplished in East County

Youth group from Harvest United Methodist spread loves in Naples.

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Linda Stokes celebrates her husband Joe's showing in the school board election. He moves to a runoff against incumbent Scott Hopes in November.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2018
More change could be on horizon for Manatee school board

One incumbent school board member falls, another moves to runoff in Manatee County.

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Linda Stokes celebrates her husband, Joe's, good showing for the District 4 school board seat. He will face Scott Hopes in a runoff.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2018
Manatee County election results go final

James Golden ousts John Colon for District 6 school board seat.

  • East County
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The Women's Sports Museum, the mock-up form of which is seen here, is accepting applications for its Outstanding Female Athlete scholarships through Sept. 14. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 28, 2018
Women's Sports Museum accepting applications for Outstanding Female Athlete scholarships

The museum is accepting applications through Sept. 14.

  • Sarasota
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Manatee County Commissioner Stephen Jonsson and Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker announce the new "Nets to Neighbors" program.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2018
Manatee County goes into 'maintenance mode' for red tide

County solicits community help for new 'Nets to Neighbors' campaign.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2018
Mustangs football defeated in head coach's debut

A sloppy game came down to the last play.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High lost 21-14 to visiting Ida Baker High. Braden River High lost 27-22 to host Trinity Christian Academy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2018
East County football roundup: 08.25.18

Bad news all around for area teams as the season begins

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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 23, 2018
Veterans honored in Lakewood Ranch

Innovative learning on the books in East County

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  • August 23, 2018
East County weather page photo: Aug. 23

Richard Bottorff photographed this bird sitting on a limb eating berries in the Rye Wilderness neighborhood.

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Riley Gephar, 5,t from Braden Woods is most excited about earning badges in Girl Scouts.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 22, 2018
Scouting new territory in Lakewood Ranch

Girl Scouts of Suncoast Florida attempts to recruit new members in East County.

  • East County
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The performance of the Sarasota Youth Opera last year. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 22, 2018
New aria for opera in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Youth Opera opens classes in east Manatee County.

  • East County
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Anthony Luh and Marcos Coronado discuss the procedure for the valet service at Publix.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 22, 2018
Lakewood Ranch curb appeal

New valet service at Publix has been met with enthusiasm.

  • East County
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Doug Schiller says that the race will bring out a few hundred less runners this year.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 22, 2018
It's Hamer time in East County

Second annual Fort Hamer Bridge Run expects to draw 2,000 participants.

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Manatee County's District 1 commission seat was left vacant after Carol Felts died suddenly Feb. 24.
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