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Murray and Ardene Margolis, owners of The Family Jewelry, have been shaken emotionally by the burglary of their business on Nov. 15.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch jeweler recovers after devastating burglary

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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Manatee County seeks input on its proposed master parks plan.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2017
Manatee seeks feedback on Parks Master Plan

The deadline for public comment has been extended.

  • East County
  • News
Ilana Armida played a final gig in Lakewood Ranch Jan. 6 and is headed to Los Angeles on Jan. 17.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 12, 2017
Time to fly for Lakewood Ranch pop singer

Mill Creek's Ilana Armida moves to L.A. to chase her dreams.

  • East County
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EVO sent four girls volleyball teams to the Clearwater tournament, and all four medaled, finishing second or third (photo courtesy Brenda Harrison).
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 11, 2017
EVO Athletics places high at gymnastics and volleyball tournaments

The tournaments took place over the weekend.

  • East County
  • Sports
Blue Oyster Cult guitarist Kasim Sulton performs in front of a huge crowd at Thunder by the Bay in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 11, 2017
New cycle begins for Thunder by the Bay

Event may have found permanent home in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Vultures roost atop trees in Greenfield Plantation. They often strip leaves and branches on areas they roost. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2017
Is vulture abatement right pick?

Pet owners upset with remedy for vulture abatement.

  • East County
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Sam Rodgers Homes founder Sam Rodgers shows off an affinity pool at a model home in GreyHawk West. It accentuates the preserve and lakefront lots within the community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2017
Developers prep final phase of GreyHawk

Builders in GreyHawk Landing West expect the project to be finished in less than two years.

  • East County
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Filip Svoboda.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 11, 2017
Czech Republic native becomes soccer standout at Out-of-Door Academy

The 'scoring machine' moved to the United States four years ago.

  • East County
  • Sports
Frantisek Viacek warms up before the Admirals' game against Wiregrass Ranch.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch freshman gives Florida hockey a hip Czech

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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Dieter and Carole Zoellner enjoy having guests on their property and hope they feel like they are in a home away from home.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2017
Honoring Pop inn style

Couple transforms old office into short-term rental.

  • East County
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Natalie Gorji.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 11, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 01.11.17

East County High 5 Moments: 01.11.17

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Tyler O' Donoghue.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 11, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 01.11.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 01.11.17

  • East County
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Douglas Stuart is pictured with his son, Drew Stuart, and daughter, Dona Kerezsi. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2017
Bagpipes ring in 100th birthday

Lakewood Ranch Sheridan celebrates first centenarian

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Pebbles Barton practices her routine of showing the judges Smokey' s anatomy, including ears, eyes, teeth, toenails and fur. If Smokey flips out of position, Pebbles must keep relaxed and reposition him.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2017
Every bunny loves this competition

Manatee County fair celebrates with 'Fair Fun 101' theme.

  • East County
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Max Stewart
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 10, 2017
Bradenton Area EDC appoints new business director

The new hire formerly worked for Enterprise Florida.

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