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Two buildings each will be five-levels, each with 22 units. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2017
Condo project on the rise

Vertical construction of Lakeshore condos should begin within three months.

  • East County
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Hunter Reed.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch senior wrestler has eyes on redemption

After falling ill just before the 2016 regionals, unable to cut weight, he is ready for another opportunity.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brooke Storer and her No. 9 sportsman car.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
Right time to feel power of DeSoto Speedway

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Deoni Cason.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

  • East County
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Ava Krug and Alexis Blokhina. Photo courtesy Dick Vitale.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

East County High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

  • East County
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Newgate Montessori School moved its secondary students into the former Center for Building Hope building on Dec. 5, 2016.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2017
Where are they now?

Former Center for Building Hope workers find success in new endeavors.

  • East County
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Heidi Brown
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2017
New exec starts at nonprofit

New Jewish Family and Children Services CEO plans to expand and streamline services.

  • East County
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Panther Ridge homeowners have placed signs like this one throughout their community, as well as along State Road 70, to raise awareness within their community and neighboring ones. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2017
Helistop arguments take off again

Manatee County commissioners to determine fate of helistop proposal by The Concession.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 30, 2017
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team won its fifth-straight Class 5A District 8 title on Friday, defeating Riverview 8-0. Photo courtesy Susan Misiura and Donna Puhalovich.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 30, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer wins district title

It is the team's fifth-consecutive district title.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 29, 2017
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS FOR JAN. 16 - JAN. 20

Country Club Village home tops transactions at $1.93 million

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Ava Krug and Alexis Blokhina.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 27, 2017
The Out-of-Door Academy tennis player thrives at USTA National tournament

She is one-half of the doubles title team and finished as runner-up for the singles title.

  • East County
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Mark Caragiulo helps Craft Growlers to Go owner Jeanne Dooley work through kitchen logistics.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2017
Growlers offers a new bite

Ranch pub, restaurateur team up for success

  • East County
  • News
East County sports roundup: 01.27.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 27, 2017
East County sports roundup: 01.27.17

East County sports roundup: 01.27.17

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This rendering shows the approved design.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2017
Roundabout option finalized at Rye Road

FDOT will start acquiring right of way this year for the Manatee County project.

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