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Florida Highway Patrol responded to the incident.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 13, 2016
Bradenton man dies in car accident

No one else was injured in the crash.

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Heritage Golf Group now owns the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, and its three courses, including Royal Lakes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 12, 2016
US Kids Golf Tour Championship Results

The event was held at Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

  • East County
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The Nolan Middle School girls team won the Manatee County District Championship 3-0 over Buffalo Creek on Dec. 9.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 12, 2016
East County Weekend Roundup: 12.12.16

A middle school soccer title and basketball tournament victories highlight the weekend in East County.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 10, 2016
Christmas story comes to life

Night in Bethlehem event offers Night in Bethlehem celebrates Christmas story.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 10, 2016
Santa comes to town

Heritage Harbour event lets children feast on pancakes, Santa

  • East County
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Violet Link, 1, Sarah Link, 35, and Maxwell Link, 5, snuggle together during a Tot Shabbat event in Myakka City.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • December 10, 2016
A return to faith for East Manatee County woman

Temple Emanu-El provides a second home for mom.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch boys basketball stayed undefeated with an 82-54 win over Braden River Friday night.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball sinks Braden River

Every Mustang scored in the victory.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2016
Ranch theater students 'pop through the stages'

Lakewood Ranch High performance explores changes in pop culture through the decades.

  • East County
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Jeramy Burkinshaw
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 9, 2016
Mall at University Town Center names new GM

Jeramy Burkinshaw brings 14 years experience to his new job.

  • East County
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Kerri Crowley, Jackson Helwege and Alexandria Rogalski perform "Put on a Happy Face," from "On the Town."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2016
Theater students explore pop culture

Tunes from 'On the Town' and 'Grease' can be heard tonight.

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The parcel in blue is the property on which the theater would be constructed.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2016
Manatee board recommends movie theater project

A movie theater and commercial plaza near the Ellenton Outlet mall may move forward.

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The AS Roma Showcase is coming to Premier Sports Campus.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 8, 2016
AS Roma Showcase coming to Premier Sports Campus

The showcase games start at 9 a.m. each day.

  • East County
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Josephine Johnson, kindergarten teacher at Tara Elementary, is one of the four finalists up for "Educator of the Year."
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • December 8, 2016
Three East County teachers are 'Educator of the Year' finalists

Manatee County School District announces excellence finalists.

  • East County
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The new mascot for the 2017 World Rowing Championships needs a name.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • December 8, 2016
Rowing championships' pelican seeks a name

Possible names for new mascot have been flying fast.

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Central Park Homeowners Association board members David Sidnam and Lee Duis worked together to raise about $16,000 to install this playground in the community. Duis was elected to the HOA board in November and will serve as its president in 2017.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2016
Central Park HOA hopes to add amenities

Central Park board desires friendship, lower fees and improved amenities

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