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More than 500 people had lined up by 7 a.m. in efforts to be first in line to the opening of Earth Fare' s new store in Seminole in September 2016.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2017
Earth Fare anchors CORE project

Tavistock doesn't wait for CORE project to be established.

  • East County
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The proposed stop sign would be in the grassy median beside the left turn lane, heading into the Lakewood Ranch Country Club from southbound Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, pictured here.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2017
Safety a concern at Country Club entrance

Could a stop sign improve traffic patterns and improve safety?

  • East County
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A youth ambassador with Goodwill Manasota, Brianna Moss says youth should do their part to help save the environment.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2017
It's cool she cares

Braden River student's 'Be Cool School Challenge' benefits Goodwill

  • East County
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Eliju Braunstein and Hal Rosenberger crack jokes with each other, even while getting the mail at Kobernick House.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2017
Senior facility rebrands itself as 'Aviva'

Senior facility rebrands as 'Aviva'

  • East County
  • News
A typical lunch at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School sits on a tray ready to be served. The lunch meets all nutritional requirements.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • January 24, 2017
Hearty to healthy

School lunches today may look similar to the past, but the difference is what they’re missing.

  • East County
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The proposed overpass would connect to Cattlemen Road, just north of the southern end of the lake at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 24, 2017
Sarasota takes 'next step' on overpass

There is no funding for the project currently.

  • East County
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The automated vehicle uses radar, lasers and GPS to stay on course and make adjustments for obstacles and other variables.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2017
Automated vehicle makes debut in Sarasota

An international transit company showcased its newest offerings at The Mall at UTC.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 22, 2017
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS JAN. 9 - JAN. 13

Lake Club home sells for $1.45 million

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 21, 2017
Jail time aids school classrooms

Winter carnival proves a success for McNeal families, teachers

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 21, 2017
Flurries of fun

Foundations Academies hosts Snow Day event

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East County sports roundup: 01.21.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 21, 2017
East County sports roundup: 01.21.17

East County sports roundup: 01.21.17

  • East County
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EVO boys gymnasts, front row: Noah Candocia, Logan Kehrer, Hunter Murphy, Colson Gerard, Kai Ramos, Sebastian Martinez, Carson Stuart, Garrett Schooley, Danny Ferber.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 20, 2017
Four EVO gymnasts ranked in top-10

A fifth sits just outside the top-20.

  • East County
  • Sports
Riley Murphy, senior podcast editor at Lakewood Ranch High School, with her favorite tool, a digital recorder.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • January 20, 2017
Tuning in to the story

Lakewood Ranch High School students explore an alternative journalism platform.

  • East County
  • News
Spicy Buffalo cauliflower is just one of California Pizza Kitchen' s non-pizza offerings. The restaurant opens in Sarasota on Monday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 20, 2017
California Pizza Kitchen ready to open in Sarasota

Mall at University Town Center adds another dining opportunity.

  • East County
  • News
The Car Show Sundays event scheduled for Jan. 22 has been cancelled due to expected rain.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 20, 2017
Lakewood Ranch car show cancelled due to expected rain

Next show will be held Feb. 19.

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