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East County

Lorraine Road, which is unpaved south of University Parkway, will become a four-lane road that connects to Fruitville Road.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2016
SMR digs new territory

SMR begins Waterside, its first major residential project in Sarasota County this month.

  • East County
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Nick Rego stuffs a participant bag for the Take Stock in Children 10K/5K.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2016
Stock rises with race entries

Annual Take Stock Fun Run feeds funds into scholarship and mentorship programs.

  • East County
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East County residents Linda Dabbiero and Dan Rocco will compete in the 2016 Race Across America beginning June 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 2, 2016
A considerable drive to help

East County residents will cycle 3,000 miles to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ten-year-old Alana Kutt won her third Little Linksters Player of the Year Crystal Cup trophy Feb. 13. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 2, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Young local golfer has drive to be a champion.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 2, 2016
Country Club Village home sells for $580,000

Residential real estate transactions from Feb. 15 to Feb. 19

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch senior Dylan Cameron finished third in the 132-pound weight class at the Class 3A-Region 2 tournament Feb. 26 and Feb. 27. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 2, 2016
Mustangs preach mental toughness

Lakewood wrestler’s willingness to prepare to win leads to third straight state tournament berth.

  • East County
  • Sports
Aquatic Systems District Manager Jeff Whaley listens to resident concerns about lily pad growth.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 2, 2016
Tara Preserve seeks better financial plan

Chairman says CDD has veered from its five-year budget and needs a return to that strategy.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 2, 2016
Cops Corner 3.3.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Wawa is known for the quality of its food and its fan following.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 1, 2016
New Wawa slated for State Road 64, Upper Manatee River Road

Manatee County received an application for the popular gas station Feb. 4.

  • East County
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Master Gardener Lori Walker holds a meeting on site with participants. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2016
Lakewood Ranch community garden sprouts

Already 15 plots have been reserved.

  • East County
  • News
ODA junior Cameron Smalley his a sacrifice fly to score a run in the bottom of the first inning versus Imagine High Feb. 29.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 29, 2016
Thunder slugs way to district win

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team played host to Imagine High Feb. 29.

  • East County
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Kelly and Tony Barrett stand behind Marines veteran Jamison Ellismore, who was presented with a $3,000 check by Heroes Welcome Home to pay closing costs on his home.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 29, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Heroes Party at the Ranch makes its second run

  • East County
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 29, 2016
ManaSota 88 sues Sarasota County over Whole Foods approval

The not-for-profit pins the county for alleged inconsistency with the comprehensive plan.

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Braden River Middle students competed against Haile, Nolan and other middle schools from across the county and state.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 29, 2016
East County middle and high schools dominate TSA

At the state TSA Conference, Braden River High and Haile Middle took first in their divisions.

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Members of the public attend a Manatee County Planning Commission meeting. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 29, 2016
Experts tackle growth, development in Manatee County

A presentation tonight will educate the public on the county's growth management and land-use processes.

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