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Braden River freshman Brandon Tackett has gone 15-2 since cutting weight from 113 to 106 pounds.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 31, 2018
Pirates freshman wrestler get on top following weight loss

He's excelled since dropping from the 113-pound class to 106.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's David Abremski, 61, participated in his second Orioles Dream Week this year. He returned because the experience brought a nostalgia trip, and he loves the game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 31, 2018
Lakewood Ranch man lives out lifelong Dream

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
The proposed site is just west of Premier Sports Campus. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2018
Manatee County School Board likes SMR land swap

School officials say a school site near Premier Sports Campus would be ideal to handle future growth.

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Gail Clifton prepares Carly for a riding lesson at SMART.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2018
Hero's a SMART choice for Lightning grant

Longtime volunteer named a 'community hero' by Tampa Bay Lightning.

  • East County
  • News
Summerfield resident and Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 1 Supervisor Laurie Fox is worried about speeding and other traffic conditions on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, including at its intersection with Clubhouse Drive.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2018
Lakewood Ranch roadway in need of change?

CDD supervisors worry about safety conditions on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Nicholas Leduc tests his students on the types of triangles.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2018
Manatee County education cost could rise again

School district says addition in tax makes sense.

  • East County
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East Manatee Fire Rescue Training Officer Bob Mikulski watches firefighter Derek Parker perform a practice rescue. Mikulski is excited East Manatee can use the tower day or night.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2018
East Manatee Fire Rescue unveils new training tower

Training tower recreates high-rise scenarios.

  • East County
  • News
Longtime SMART volunteer Gail Clifton leads Carly, a pony in SMART's carriage therapy program, out for lessons. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2018
SMART therapy program receives grant from license plate revenues

Grant will support a therapeutic carriage driving program in east Bradenton.

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Samantha Castro and Savana Durr, who play for Real So Cal out of California, look at the 1991 Women's World Cup trophy this December at Premier Sports Campus. The facility has continual attracted top events.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 30, 2018
Don't be timid plotting Premier's future

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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Bradenton, Manatee County, Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate 50-year partnership.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 30, 2018
Bradenton, Manatee County, Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate 50-year partnership

A Feb. 12 exhibit opening will start a months-long celebration.

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 29, 2018
Cops Corner: Suspect uses jury duty scheme

A roundup of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

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David Gouveia, the specialty associate coordinator at Whole Foods, said Brasserie Honore will offer three wines on tap and five beers on tap.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 29, 2018
Whole new grocery experience

Whole Foods at University Station includes a French-themed restaurant and bar.

  • East County
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Manager Carla Ayres and owner Bob Wright have taken over a UPS franchise in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 29, 2018
Mill Creek resident takes over UPS franchise in Lakewood Ranch

New owner looks to deliver service.

  • East County
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Senior guard Damien Gordon drives the lane against Venice High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 29, 2018
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball adds big matchup to schedule

The No. 9-ranked Mustangs will play No. 13-ranked West Oaks High on Feb. 3.

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  • Sports
Drs. Richard Brown, Miguel Pelayo and Anjan Patel were honored as Honorary Chairs of the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 28, 2018
Party Under the Stars shines in Lakewood Ranch

Fundraiser benefits Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation

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