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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 3, 2017
Caps off to ODA graduates

ODA graduates largest class in 92-year history.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tyrone Collins verbally committed to the University of Missouri. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 3, 2017
Braden River cornerback makes verbal commitment

The soon-to-be senior made his announcement on Twitter.

  • East County
  • Sports
Drummer Dana Bauer of Lakewood Ranch (far right) urges her Survivors in Sync teammates to finish with all they' ve got.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 3, 2017
Dragon Boat Festival breathes fire into cancer survivors in Sarasota

More than 750 paddlers compete at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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Olympic gold medalist Lindsay Shoop, Scully the mascot, and Mall General Manager Jeramy Burkinshaw are on hand to announce a partnership for the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 2, 2017
Single day tickets for World Rowing Championships in Sarasota now on sale

The Mall of University Town Center in Sarasota will partner with World Rowing Championships to sell tickets.

  • East County
  • News
The event is raising money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 1, 2017
Will Frantz Memorial Scramble set for June 3 at Palm Aire

The event is raising money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

  • East County
  • Sports
The vehicle collided with a tree. Stock image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 1, 2017
Two injured in Bradenton crash

A Cadillac crashed into a tree in Tara Wednesday night.

  • East County
  • News
June will feature four clinics, each with a different focus.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 1, 2017
University Park plans golf skills tune-up clinics

June will feature four clinics, each with a different focus.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 8333 Lindrick Lane sold for $1.62 million
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 31, 2017
Concession home sells for $1.62 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 15-19

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Aiden Shea, Hunter Malley and Collin Barrett collaborated on the artwork that will represent Braden River at the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 31, 2017
Art students row together toward 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota

Braden River Middle sixth graders make a big splash with their art.

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The championships will take place June 9-11.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2017
Nathan Benderson Park to host Youth Rowing Championships

The championships will take place June 9-11.

  • East County
  • Sports
East County sports roundup: 05.31.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2017
East County sports roundup: 05.31.17

East County sports roundup: 05.31.17

  • East County
  • Sports
New Braden River quarterback Bryan Gagg hands the ball to returnee Deshaun Fenwick in the Pirates' spring game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2017
Spring football lets area teams test new players, schemes

All three schools have intriguing storylines to follow.

  • East County
  • Sports
Abby Hite has won the St. Anthony' s Meek and Mighty Triathlon four times.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2017
Braden River fifth grader finds the fun in triathlons

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Norma Kisida has received the Florida Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program' s certification.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 31, 2017
Lakewood Ranch-area gardener goes extra yard

Country Creek resident builds healthy wildlife habitat.

  • East County
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Jake and Connor Krug. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 05.31.17

East County High 5 Moments: 05.31.17

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