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The park is more passive in nature, meaning it will have walking trails, open fields and other amenities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 30, 2016
Plans for new park shift into drive

Construction on 40-acre park expected to begin in a month.

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Myakka City's Charles Cole, 39, holds one of his racing pigeons at home in the pigeon loft.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 30, 2016
Myakka City man, not-so-empty nester

Charles Cole crows about his pigeons when it comes to racing.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 30, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups from around East County this week.

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The Manatee County Commission meeting will be held at the county's government offices, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2016
Gate issue resurfaces for Riva Trace

Manatee County commissioners will consider an access issue at their land-use meeting Thursday.

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Elks Lodge members Randy Volkart and Darrin Simone look over design blueprints for their new lodge.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 28, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Elks break ground on new lodge

$2 million facility will house an expanding membership.

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Darryl Strawberry will speak at The Source church on Dec. 4.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 23, 2016
Former Major League slugger to speak in Bradenton

East County's The Source church hosts Darryl Strawberry

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This home home at 14623 Castle Park Terrace in Lakewood Ranch sold for $600,000.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 23, 2016
Country Club home tops local sales at $600,000

County Club home tops local sales at $600,000

  • East County
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Parker Shanahan.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 23, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 11.23.16

East County High 5 Moments: 11.23.16

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Capital Grille Executive Chef Kendell Emmanuel bags up cooked meat to be donated to the Salvation Army.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2016
Restaurants prepare feast for salvation

Salvation Army's menu often made possible by local restaurants

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Stephanie Jeter, Betsy Prunty, Joy Wetherington (RiverLife site director, Jeannette Kennedy, Beth Durham, Barry Durham and Jason Jeter are excited to bring the program to East County. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2016
Church branches out for charity

East County church helps community through Christmas tree sale.

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David Skaggs recently completed this 6-foot-long gator with shells he found on Siesta Key Beach. He looked for specific shapes of palm fronds for six months before finding the perfect pieces to use.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2016
Frond of mine for Palm Aire artist

Palm frond art signals a triumph for Sarasota artist after his heart attack.

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Senior linebacker Noah Arce finds comfort in junior linebacker Chase Knopf.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 23, 2016
'Blank' and blue Braden River seniors take off helmets for last time

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Chase Maasdorp needs to have a strong game against Imagine School for Out-of-Door Academy. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 23, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups from around East County.

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East County Golf Roundup: 11.22.16
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 22, 2016
East County Golf Roundup: 11.22.16

East County Golf Roundup: 11.22.16

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Michelle Orlando, the associate director of Bayada Home Health Care, tries out the robotic seal with Pamela Green, the director of business development for First in Care.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 22, 2016
Robotic pet receives seal of approval in Lakewood Ranch

Windsor Reflections tests robotic seal in battle against dementia

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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
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