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Tidewell Chief Philanthropic Officer Denise Pope and Communications Director Timothy Wolfrum look over plans for the new Lakewood Ranch Hospice House, slated for construction starting in March 2017.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2016
Tidewell Hospice plans new facility in Lakewood Ranch

Construction should begin in March.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River defensive end Taylor Upshaw and the rest of the Pirates defensive line will have to fix some problems.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2016
Braden River defensive line stays confident after Venice letdown

Pirates need win over Palmetto to enhance playoff hopes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River junior volleyball player Sydney Jaco had seven digs and nine kills in the Pirates’ 3-0 win against Lakewood Ranch on Oct. 12.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 10.19.16

East County High 5 Moments: 10.19.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis and the Mustangs offense have taken their lumps this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2016
Lakewood Ranch football coach sees a turnaround on the horizon

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River will need another big game from wideout Knowledge McDaniel against Palmetto.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2016
That's the ticket...

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

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River volleyball defeated Lakewood Ranch 3-0 in the first round of the Class 8A - District 11 tournament on Oct. 17. Junior Serenity McNair led the way for the Pirates with five aces and nine digs.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 18, 2016
East County Tuesday Roundup 10.18.16

Updates from two golf courses and a high school volleyball district tournament

  • East County
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Florida State University nursing students will come to Manatee County to provide services to patients. Image courtesy of Flickr.com.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2016
Patient care gains Seminole support

We Care Manatee and FSU will partner to provide care to low-income and uninsured patients.

  • East County
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Pat Neal, chairman of the executive committee of Neal Communities; Nicole Brooks, vice president of sales for Neal Communities; and Michael Storey, president of Neal Communities. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2016
Neal sets pace of growth

Homebuilder Neal Communities has sold 856 homes compared with 833 at this time last year.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sarasota's Jule Shirley, 1, enjoys a wave of fun at the festival.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 16, 2016
Hunsader Farms festival turns 25

Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the first day of Hunsader Farms’ 25th annual Pumpkin Festival this weekend.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 14, 2016
Braden River's dreams of perfection foiled by Venice

The Pirates couldn't get a stop when they needed it the most.

  • East County
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East County Football Final 10.14.16
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 14, 2016
East County Football Final 10.14.16

A rough night for East County teams all-around.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2016
Creativity uncorked at Payton Wright Foundation event

Guests enjoyed wine and beer, food and art.

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Mill Creek's Valerie Cooper-Miller listens as Jeff Mednick, a FDOT project manager for design, shows her what the roundabout would look like.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 13, 2016
FDOT gets high-speed feedback about State Road 64/Rye Road project

More than 150 concerned citizens discussed possible options, such as a traffic signal or roundabout.

  • East County
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Braden Woods resident Gary Herbert speaks agains the project on behalf of the group, Friends of Keep the Woods Inc. It was formed to protect the land on which Myara is proposed.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2016
Planning board recommends denial of Myara infill project

Manatee County commissioners will decide the project’s fate in December.

  • East County
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Seventh-grader Cemia Gough wins the hula hoop competition.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 13, 2016
A kiss hogs spotlight at Haile Middle School

Middle school students rewarded for excellent behavior.

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