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Attorney Kevin Richard Bruning talks with Heather and Terry Mitchell after a special meeting of the Mill Creek HOA.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 25, 2016
Mill Creek homeowners vote not to strengthen single occupancy regulations

Motion might have been prompted by family housing four Bayside College students.

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Florida Highway Patrol will execute a Wolfpack Detail this weekend.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 25, 2016
FHP to hold DUI Wolfpack Detail this weekend

Detail aims at removing impaired drivers from the road.

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Cathy Duguay captured this cloudy morning sunrise in Braden Woods in Manatee County.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 25, 2016
East County weather page photo: August 25

Cathy Duguay captured this cloudy morning sunrise in Braden Woods in Manatee County.

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Annie Shaw contributed 16 assists, four aces and four digs in Cardinal Mooney's victory versus Bradenton Christian Aug. 23.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2016
Volleyball Roundup: East County squads post victories

The Braden River and Cardinal Mooney volleyball teams both notched wins Aug. 23.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2016
Mustang golfers swing past Manta Rays

Lakewood Ranch girls golf team posts second win of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bartender Danielle Houghton dares you to wrap two hands around a Hotel California burger at Burger & Beer Joint at UTC mall.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 25, 2016
Can local market stomach more burgers?

Restaurants primed for beefed-up competition as more gourmet burger joints enter market.

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Ringling students painted fire hydrants and signs as part of the event. Photo by Cheryl Eason.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 24, 2016
Dog-gone hydrants on fire

Nate's Hydrants for Hounds fundraiser a success with help of Ringling art students.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The meeting will be held at the county's administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 24, 2016
Manatee Commission talks healthcare, special events

How will Manatee County move forward?

  • East County
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Brazilian pepper plant
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 24, 2016
Brazilian pepper a hot topic

Lakewood Ranch CDD supervisors increase budget to deal with invasive plant.

  • East County
  • News
Sophia Masterson shines during a recent Young Artist Program performance through the annual Opera for Animals, Singing is Saving fundraiser at Palm Aire Country Club.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 24, 2016
Sophia sings

Lakewood High graduate studies a career that sounds great.

  • East County
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Braden River's Craivon Koonce and Raymond Thomas celebrate during the Pirates 38-10 Kickoff Classic victory versus River Ridge Aug. 19. (courtesy McKenzie Moritz)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 24, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Ready to pass the time with high school football?

  • East County
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The Haven preschool client Rebekah Ithier gets a kiss from Goose Godby. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 24, 2016
Your Town

Sweaty but happy

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 24, 2016
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.61 million

Built in 2007, 16311 Baycross Drive has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,464 square feet of living area.

  • East County
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After switching from wide receiver to defensive back last season, Braden River junior Tyrone Collins has received nine scholarship offers.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 24, 2016
Tyrone Collins becoming hottest corner in town

Pirates' junior cornerback racks up nine major college football scholarship offers.

  • East County
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ODA senior Greta Holland tallied 15 digs to lead the Thunder volleyball team to a 3-0 preseason victory versus Southeast Aug. 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 24, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 08.25.16

East County High 5 Moments: 08.25.16

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