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Brazilian pepper plant
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  • 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
  • Neighbors
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
  • Sports
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
  • Real Estate
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
  • Sports
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

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch senior Ande McDonald will lead the Mustangs in their season opener against Riverview Aug. 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 24, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
The meeting starts at 5:45 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 23, 2016
Bashaw renovations net savings

The School Board tonight will consider a change order for savings of more than $600,000.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 22, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 08.25.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • East County
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The new Whole Foods would open adjacent to a Wawa gas station. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 22, 2016
Grocer's plans made whole

Dismissal of lawsuit against Sarasota County clears the path for a Whole Foods store in East County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 20, 2016
Women celebrate voting rights

The Women's League of Voters hosted its annual Equity Day Luncheon today.

  • East County
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This aerial shows Rye Road's intersection with State Road 64.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 20, 2016
Input sought for possible S.R. 64/Rye Road project

FDOT seeks public opinion before considering construction.

  • East County
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Panther Ridge homeowners have placed signs like this one throughout their community, as well as along State Road 70, to raise awareness within their community and neighboring ones. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2016
Helistop proposal lands at Commission meeting

Neighbors, Golf Club jockey for success

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2016
Whole Foods' development case dismissed

A judge today ruled developer SJ Collins can move forward with development of an 8-acre parcel at Honore Avenue and University Parkway.

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