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Chris McNamee walks with his guide dog, Max, through the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2016
Guide dog school hosts Lakewood Ranch walkathon

Lakewood Ranch event supports guide dog organization with first walkathon.

  • East County
  • News
Esplanade resident Carolyn Lowry-Nation found this dirt-clad saber-toothed cat bone while digging in Summerfield Park. The cats ate bison and other large animals and grew up to 630 pounds in size.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2016
Saber Tooth Tiger bone found in Summerfield Park

The state of Florida plans to use eminent domain to take properties in Summerfield Park for excavation and research.

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The Revs. Steve Price and Catherine Fluck-Price say they've tried to encourage congregants to grow both faith and social justice and outreach.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2016
Harvest pastors head toward new mission

Harvest pastors head toward new mission

  • East County
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The thatched area represents the property.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2016
Apartment developers line up plans near mall

Developer plans 233 units at Honore Avenue and Desoto Road.

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FDOT Project Manager Jeff Mednick presents an update to the MPO board.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2016
Interchange project moves ahead four years

FDOT will straighten and lengthen interstate entrance ramps and widen State Road 64 at the interchange.

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East County resident Charles Meador hopes the upcoming Millennial Conference will help bring young professionals together.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 30, 2016
East County resident helps close generation gap

Charles Meador believes an upcoming event will pull together millennials in Manatee County.

  • East County
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Say goodbye to traditional desks.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 30, 2016
Manatee County introduces two-tiered desks

Manatee County School District embraces double-decker desk concept to address overcrowded schools.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 30, 2016
Residential real estate transactions March 14-March 18

Residential real estate transactions March 14-March 18

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics' Kelsey Lee, 10, and Maddie Losee, 7, are both in the Talent Opportunity Program.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2016
Beaming with pride

A pair of Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics competitors are trying to prove they can be elite athletes.

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Sheriff Brad Steube outlines where he'd like to open a new zone to deal with east county growth.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 30, 2016
East County: Safe ... for now?

Sheriff Brad Steube wants his staff to expand with growing population.

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Lakewood Ranch senior Elise Spiller was named the MVP of the Sarasota-Manatee Girls Basketball All-Star Game March 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 03.31.16

East County High 5 Moments: 03.31.16

  • East County
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Cameron Blanco, 15 months, thoroughly enjoyed his first gymnastics class.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

At 15 months, my son, Cameron, already has learned the art of the balance beam.

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Johnathan Reid will help lead Lakewood Ranch into the Varsity County Championships April 5.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 30, 2016
Cops Corner 3.31.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
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JPan Restaurant owner and chef Daniel Dokko. Photo courtesy of JPan Restaurant.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 29, 2016
JPan Restaurant readies new location at UTC

The Sarasota sushi restaurant and franchise BurgerFi will both join the food options on North Cattlemen Road.

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