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MLFB President Wes Chandler informed the players on Thursday that the league's 2016 season has been cancelled.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 31, 2016
Major League Football cancels its 2016 season

After another year of development, professional league plans on return in 2017

  • East County
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Braden River pitcher Eric Kimsey earned the win versus Sarasota March 30.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2016
Pirates top Sailors

The Braden River baseball team beat No. 2 ranked Sarasota 2-1.

  • East County
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Mary Anne Thornhill came for the presentation for Florida Power and Light.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2016
Baugh hosts town hall meeting

Attendees also heard from FPL and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch officials.

  • East County
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Riverview's Willow Weintraub will play for the No. 1 singles title March 31.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2016
District tennis tournament underway

The Class 4A-District 8 tennis tournament will continue through March 31.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2016
Sarasota, Manatee tourism hits the road

Visit Sarasota's Virginia Haley and Manatee County Convention and Visitors Bureau's Elliott Falcione shared about the area.

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This purple martin bird house has led to a new policy in Waterlefe.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 30, 2016
Perch for purple martins prevails in Waterlefe

Tall bird house in the deed-restricted community provides seed for compromise.

  • East County
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Tara residents Kumiko and Steve Brown dump their ultra-concentrated algae mixture into the pond behind their home.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 30, 2016
Return of the scum

Environmental group uses legal means to force Tara Preserve to return algae to retention ponds.

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  • News
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

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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.

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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.

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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

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