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Consul General of France in Miami Clement Leclerc pins a medal on 106-year-old Gus Andreone.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2017
France honors 106-year-old Palm Aire man

Gus Andreone is known for his golf game, but today he was recognized for his service in WWII.

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Manatee County's Fort Hamer Park is among the current park offerings. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2017
Manatee County nears completion on master parks plan

Public meetings on the plan will be held in November.

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Katelynn Coons.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 23, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Katelynn Coons

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore swimmer talks FLAGS and BMX bikes.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 22, 2017
Cops Corner: Unclaimed cows face jail

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

  • East County
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    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 21, 2017
No squashing their fun at Hunsader Farms

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival continues its fall run and hosts Buddy Walk.

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Braden River fullback/linebacker Zac Smith verbally committed to the University of Miami on Saturday.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 21, 2017
Braden River junior verbally commits to the University of Miami

The fullback is the Pirates' fourth Power 5 conference school commit.

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Joe Pfeiffer, the clown at left, poses with Halloween props he keeps at his Lakewood Ranch home. Pfeiffer will be a storyteller at Boo Fest.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 21, 2017
Not the same old story at Boo Fest

Master storyteller will tell spooky stories on the parking lot trolley.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 20, 2017
Braden River football sinks Lakewood Ranch 55-7

The Pirates took control early and never gave it back.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 20, 2017
Lakewood Ranch celebrates life with Block Party, Club Day

Hundreds of visitors came to Main Street for music, socializing and information.

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Bradenton author Gail Hedrick discusses writing and science with Carlos Haile sixth graders on Friday, Oct. 20.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 20, 2017
Award-winning author visits Carlos Haile Middle School

Sixth-grade students learn about writing and science from "Something Stinks!" author.

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Florida Department of Transportation Project Manager Jeffrey Mednick answers questions from Tara's Andy Kufta.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2017
FDOT shows off plans for S.R. 70, I-75 improvements

Construction will likely start summer 2018.

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Braden River has won three-straight games in the series.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2017
Pirates, Mustangs set to renew rivalry Friday

Braden River has won three-straight games in the series.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2017
East County weather page photo: Oct. 19

Breanna Howell captured this photo during an early morning bike ride on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

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Hayley Rio and Calen MacDonald. Courtesy photo. DO NOT USE
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 19, 2017
Southeast High School student honored for academic excellence

Calen MacDonald was one of four National Merit Scholar semifinalists from Manatee County.

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Since starting the giving circle in 2015, Cheers for Charity co-founder Amanda Tullidge and other members have raised $22,000.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 18, 2017
Five wishes granted at Lakewood Ranch giving circle grant reception

Cheers for Charity presents $5,000 to area nonprofits.

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