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Stella will be the Big Cat Habitat's first sloth and newest addition.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • July 12, 2017
The family tree grows at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota

Stella the sloth finds temporary home in East County as her habitat is being built.

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Lakewood Ranch's Yardena and Ron Babcock enjoy drinks before the comedy show.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • July 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch fundraiser benefits Fallen Heroes Memorial

Locals give back to U.S. Armed Forces during Salt of the Earth USA fundraiser.

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Two couches at the Starbucks at Main Street Lakewood Ranch burned. The July 1 fire caused an estimated $30,000 in damages.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2017
No more patience for Main Street miscreants

Merchants hope new policy leads to better behavior by children on Main Street.

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Manatee County Schools expect a budget shortfall within three years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2017
School District to discuss millage

School Board members clash over millage increase to solve funding woes.

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Eventually, Jiggs Landing may be expanded to have walking trails and boardwalks on property north of Jiggs, on the Evers Reservoir.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2017
Manatee County fishing for improvements

Jiggs Landing expansion could lure more visitors.

  • East County
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Barry Caplan laughs in his backyard.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man returns to court weeks after brain surgery

He had a glioblastoma tumor partially removed on April 18.

  • East County
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Mack Woolever threw a no-hitter against Buffalo Creek on June 30.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Little League pitcher knuckles down

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
A new policy says children under 16 can't be unsupervised in Lakewood Ranch Main Street after 6 p.m.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 12, 2017
The Lakewood Ranch Main Street remedy? Patience, of course

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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Camie Lizardi.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 07.12.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 07.12.17

  • East County
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Seth McGarry. Photo courtesy A Plus Pro Photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 07.12.17

East County High 5 Moments: 07.12.17

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The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, in the commission chambers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 11, 2017
Impact fees up for discussion

Planning Commission to consider new impact fee schedule.

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Lakewood Ranch home sales for the first half of 2017 have surpassed the 600-home mark. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch climbs in ranking

RCLCO ranks Lakewood Ranch third in nation for master-planned communities.

  • East County
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The U.S. Paralympic Soccer Team will practice at PSC from July 18-24, in preparation for two friendly games against Canada on July 21 and 23.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 10, 2017
Paralympic Soccer Team to play friendlies at Premier Sports Campus

The team will take on Canada July 21 and 23.

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Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 9, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch area and East County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 8, 2017
Pints, pups bark up birthday fun

Oak and Stone birthday bash supports Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

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