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East County

John Fain and Angela Massaro-Fain have donated almost $2 million to the community.
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  • Jay Heater
  • March 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund honors local philanthropists

Co-owners of Grapevine Communications will receive Humanitarian of the Year Award at gala.

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Christie Kolstedt finished high among female competitors.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2017
Three times the fun at Nathan Benderson Park

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Matt Bertrand runs the Dunes 100. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2017
Sheriff's Office sergeant fights off mental fatigue to complete Dunes 100 ultramarathon

He completed the run in under 22 hours.

  • East County
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Pablo Garabitos. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 03.15.17

East County High 5 Moments: 03.15.17

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Andrew Dean.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.15.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.15.17

  • East County
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This map shows the location of the closure. Courtesy map.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2017
Manatee County to close roadway

A section of 45th Street East will temporarily close starting March 20.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2017
Prohibition Party benefits A Life Story Foundation

Roaring '20s-themed fundraiser raises funds for ALS research.

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Lakewood Ranch' s Rachel Hibbert and Lori Ziegler share corned beef and cabbage during the Irish Celtic Festival.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch hosts pint-sized good time

Beer, corned beef, entertainment flow at Irish Celtic Festival.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2017
Supporters 'pony up' for cause

Honor Animal Rescue hosted its annual Ponies for Pups polo match fundraiser.

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East County sports roundup: 03.10.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 10, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.10.17

East County sports roundup: 03.10.17

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2017
Orphan Annie finds home at Nolan

Nolan Middle School students presented 'Annie Jr.'

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2017
Text message causes demotion of Nolan staff member

The staff member didn't refuse when a student offered retaliation for injury to her son.

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Keith Pandeloglou owns Cowork offices in Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota and now becomes the new director of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hires new director

Business whiz talks about new challenge in nonprofit sector.

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  • News
Braden River Elementary School' s Nicholas Leduc and Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene celebrate after Leduc wins Educator of the Year.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 9, 2017
Braden River Elementary teacher earns Educator of the Year award

Here are the results from Manatee County's 2017 Excellence in Education Awards.

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Mary Uihlein chats with Willis student Brandon Spofford about one of her "Hello Little Owl" books.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2017
Books mark big week at Willis in Lakewood Ranch

Authors try to inspire students during Read Across America Week.

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