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Palmetto's John Tucker, 3, tries on a virtual flight suit before visiting with Santa.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2016
Families suit up for Santa

Mall at UTC unveils interactive Santa experience for children.

  • East County
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Junior Pablo Vargas scored a hat trick in the Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team’s 7-0 road win over Sarasota on Nov. 10. File photos.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 11.16.16

East County High 5 Moments: 11.16.16

  • East County
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Junior guard Damien Gordon is expected to be a big contributor for the Mustangs this season. Fans will get their first glimpse of the team in the Lakewood Ranch preseason tournament running from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Chargers U16 midfielder Liam Wahlstrom gets control of the ball.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2016
Premier Sports Campus the big winner in Showcase

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
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Deshaun Fenwick and Raymond Thomas
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2016
Braden River football puts trust in running back duo

The two Pirates work together to shake up opponents.

  • East County
  • Sports
University Parkway Diverging Diamond Interchange Design.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 15, 2016
Diverging diamond interchange project remains on schedule

The Florida Department of Transportation’s $75.3 million project on University Parkway is slated for a Fall 2017 finish.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 14, 2016
Cops Corner: 11.17.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • East County
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Linger Lodge & Campground, an East County landmark, has been sold.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 14, 2016
Manatee County landmark restaurant sold for estimated $5 million

Linger Lodge & Campground had been listed for sale since 2013.

  • East County
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Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a bomb threat Monday in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 14, 2016
Bomb threat at Lakewood Ranch church proves hoax

Bradenton man arrested after making threat at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church.

  • East County
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Akiko Campbell puts her artistic touch on the face of Riverwalk's Paige Broderick.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 12, 2016
A slice of Italian life in Lakewood Ranch

Festa Italiana offers chance to experience Italy.

  • East County
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Clear Sunset Car Wash owner Tony Milen, volunteers Jim Kehoe and John Skelton and disabled vet Carl Moore III get together during the Veterans Day special.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 12, 2016
Car wash fundraiser cleans up for veterans

Homes for Our Troops receives $1 for every wash through Nov. 17

  • East County
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Braden River beat Gulf Coast 37-21 on the road in the first round of the 7A playoffs on Nov. 11.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 11, 2016
East County Football Final: 11.11.16

Braden River rolls to a first-round playoff victory.

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The set takes up 3,000 square feet at the center of The Mall at University Town Center.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2016
Kids: Are you Santa's hero?

Interactive Santa experience opens at mall.

  • East County
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Bradenton's Zanthia Monroe tries on glasses with help from Sarasota volunteer Jenny King.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 11, 2016
RAM clinic services hundreds at Manatee Technical College

Local residents can receive free medical care through Sunday

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Twin sisters Brooke and Casey Farrow, both Braden River senior softball players, signed their national letters of intent to Chipola College on Nov. 10.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 11, 2016
East County Signing Day Roundup: 11.11.16

15 area athletes ink their college choices.

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