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  • November 30, 2017
East County weather page photo: Nov. 30

Ashley Lyons captured this spider web covered in sparkling dew at sunrise in east Manatee County.

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  • Neighbors
The 15th-annual Men's and the first-ever Women's Nike International Friendlies and Development Academy Winter Showcase event returns to Premier Sports Campus tonight. Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 29, 2017
Nike International Friendlies return to Premier Sports Campus

The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team has its first match tonight.

  • East County
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Alexis Pennington, the former co-owner of CrossFit Lakewood Ranch, and Amy Whittington, owner of Drive SRQ, joined forces two months ago.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch trainers fit for a partnership

New trainer strengthens Drive SRQ.

  • East County
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The home at 7412 Seacroft Cove recently sold for $1,255,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 29, 2017
Country Club East home tops all sales at $1,255,000

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 13-17.

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Nick and Moe’s Shell Gas Station managers Jose Rodriguez and Mike Hass and owner Nick Salem show off one of their pumps aimed at helping R. Dan Nolan Middle School and Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 29, 2017
East County businesses get their piece of the pie

Local businesses have key role in Partnership in Education (ePIE) program.

  • East County
  • Schools
A nest, handcrafted by a bald eagle, sits high up in the trees on Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Bradenton bald eagle electrocuted

Eagle bodies are shipped to National Eagle Repository in Colorado.

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Mold cleanup at Lakewood Ranch High will cost almost $500,000.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 29, 2017
Mold cleanup at Lakewood Ranch High to cost almost $500,000

Work to begin at 23 portables at Lakewood Ranch High School.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Ginger bread recipe raises the roof

Lakewood Ranch chef shares tips for making a gingerbread house.

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Fernanda Scalera with Tidewell Hospice Chief Philanthropic Officer Denise Pope. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch runner seeks a third championship

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Monaca Onstad said the success of Organic Veggie Boxes has led to The Market at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 29, 2017
Farmers market to open in Lakewood Ranch

SMR executive wants to ensure The Market at Lakewood Ranch offers quality products.

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The Wienermobile is headed to Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 29, 2017
Frankly, Wienermobile's appearance in Lakewood Ranch exciting

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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Manatee County Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Katie Gilmore says repairs will last until early 2019.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Manatee County makes water-wise investment

County starts repairs to Lake Manatee Dam.

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Officials say the watering schedule change will help minimize impact residents trying to use sidewalks in the evening, while also reducing issues with water pressure.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch to start new irrigation schedule

Changes to Phase I Lakewood Ranch's watering schedule Jan. 1 will improve water pressure, sidewalk usage.

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Benderson Development has decorated its shopping plazas in the University Parkway corridor with millions of Christmas lights.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Benderson Development lights up 300 acres of UTC

Developer has plans to expand and further develop its holiday light display along Cattlemen, University Parkway.

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Dave Jaco says he's proud of the heart he displayed in the boxing ring.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 29, 2017
Area Hall of Fame boxer battled the titans

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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