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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2017
Vehicles burglarized in Waterlefe neighborhood

Authorities say residents should lock their car doors.

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John Fain and Angela Massaro-Fain receive the 2017 C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian of the Year Award from past Community Fund president Diane Brune.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 19, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala celebrates with heart of Dixie

Dixieland Jazz is theme as Community Fund raises grant funds.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2017
Lakewood Ranch child in critical condition

A toddler nearly drowned in the family's pool last night.

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East County sports roundup: 03.17.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 17, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.17.17

East County sports roundup: 03.17.17

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 16, 2017
Mustangs softball lights up scoreboard after power outage, beats Pirates 10-4

Lakewood Ranch hit four home runs on the night.

  • East County
  • Sports
What' s better than enjoying a fire next to the pool?
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 16, 2017
Take a photo tour of a $2.85 million Lakewood Ranch home

Realtor Renee Preininger presents an amazing home in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Braden River Elementary fifth-grader Hope Tudor has qualified for the state level of competition in the National Geographic Bee.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch student earns birth at state geography bee

Braden River Elementary fifth-grader always has been fascinated by the world and geography.

  • East County
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Deputy Mike Gerholdt and his dog, Boey, show the discipline needed when confronting a suspect.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 16, 2017
Manatee County canines' call to duty

Sheriff's Office develops program to hound criminals in Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch areas.

  • East County
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East County sports roundup: 03.16.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 16, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.16.17

East County sports roundup: 03.16.17

  • East County
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Andrew den Boggende completed his Eagle requirements by building a ga-ga pit for the YMCA.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch should go ga-ga for this Boy Scout

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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Braden River High senior Griffin Trautweiler plays with the lighting at Bayside Community Church.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 15, 2017
Technology speaking ... he's the best

Braden River senior and his TSA team attempt to defend national title.

  • East County
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East County sports roundup: 03.15.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.15.17

East County sports roundup: 03.15.17

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch resident Jeff Hirschberger unfolds plans for his future townhome project, Hidden Creek, at 77th Terrace East, which will provide access to the future community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2017
Townhome project nears construction phase

Developer plans luxury townhome project close to everything.

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Visitors to University Place speak with a security provider via a remote communication system. The provider opens the gate to visitors accordingly.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2017
Late to the party

Some residents say they want new options at the guardhouse.

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The Preserve at Tara resident Linde Davis can see interstate traffic beyond her property. The noise from it prevents her from having guests outside.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2017
East County homeowners relieved, frustrated with sound abatement options

I-75 widening yields different results for noise abatement in East County.

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