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Lakewood Ranch Boulevard south of the new Centauri Insurance building is blocked off. Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is waiting for Sarasota County to acquire the right of way needed so it can extend the road to Fruitville Road.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 1, 2017
Negotiations delay road extension project for Lakewood Ranch

LWR Boulevard extension can't begin until Sarasota County purchases properties.

  • East County
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Manatee County Animals Services sent this picture of the dog they called "the broken puppy." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2017
Rescue seeks donations for treatment of 'broken puppy'

The 4-month-old dog suffered shattered hips and other injuries.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 30, 2017
Braden River football beats Booker 42-7

The Pirates scored their first four possessions.

  • East County
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Decorations chairwoman Diane Nelson and event chairwoman Elaine Shapiro are pleased with the turnout. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 30, 2017
Women's group hosts harvest-themed fundraiser

Sold-out event featured 30 vendors for holiday shopping.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kate Walker. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 30, 2017
East County district swimming results

Each area school had individual event winners.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dogs and cats dancing together? Yes, it happens at Putts Fore Mutts. Humane Society Treasurer Christine Legge wore the dog suit and that's volunteer Regina Marsh in her cat outfit.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 29, 2017
Fundraising drive draws golfers to Lakewood Ranch

Eighty golfers support Humane Society at annual Putts Fore Mutts.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Chargers take part in Luis Figo tournament

The IVP World Cup Qualifier by FIGO7 was held at Premier Sports Complex Oct. 28-29.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 29, 2017
Cops Corner: Sheriff's Office looks for missing bulldozer

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Southeast High School band braved a steady rain to help Lake Club's Kevin Swan ask Shaina Frisch a very important question on Oct 28 at the Mandeville Beer Garden in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 28, 2017
A different kind of wedding band in Sarasota

Southeast High School Marching Band serves key role in "Operation Proposal."

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Andrei Nesterenko as Brom Bones gets a stern talking to from Farmer Stuyvesant, portrayed by Bob Fahey.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2017
'Sleepy Hollow' postponed due to inclement weather

Tonight's show in Lakewood Ranch will be moved to Sunday, Oct. 29.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2017
Benderson Park turns pink for fight against cancer

An estimated 20,000 people participated in the 2017 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

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Lakewood Ranch's Jenn Fairchild, Tristan Fairchild and Tiffany Schlater take a break during Boo Fest.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 28, 2017
Thousands line Lakewood Main Street for Boo Fest

Thousands line Lakewood Main Street for annual event.

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Cindy Teuton and Carla Thomas, bus drivers for the School District of Manatee County, have always memorized the names of their student riders. With the new software, there will be no need.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 28, 2017
Software takes swipe at identifying students on school bus

School district adds software on school buses to provide more information for drivers.

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East County football roundup: 10.27.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 27, 2017
East County football roundup: 10.27.17

East County football roundup: 10.27.17

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 27, 2017
ODA football wins first home playoff game in eight years

The Thunder ran over Sante Fe Catholic 42-6.

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