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Cardinal Mooney striker Alex Turner already has garnered interest from Notre Dame and Wake Forest.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 12, 2016
Striker nets perfect reward

Cardinal Mooney junior captain Alex Turner has scored 31 goals for the Cougars so far this season.

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The new grocer will in the area Benderson Development calls The District at UTC, on either side of Cattlemen Road. It will be east of The Mall at UTC.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2016
Grocery slated for UTC property in Sarasota

Benderson says it's bringing in a national grocer that's new to the market.

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Lakewood Ranchs sophomore forward Pablo Vargas battles Venice's Christian Kuffer for the ball.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 12, 2016
Mustangs and Indians draw even

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team tied Venice 0-0 Jan. 11.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 12, 2016
Lakewood Ranch named in top 10 best-selling communities

The master planned community garnered a ranking in two separate national lists.

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What time should Manatee County middle and high school students start classes?
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 12, 2016
Manatee County School Board to discuss school start times

Middle and high school students may soon start classes at a different time.

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The meeting will be held at the county administrative building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2016
Manatee Planning Commission sees high density projects

The board will meet Thursday.

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The intersection of Shopping Center and Cooper Creek Boulevard is proposed as the northernmost roundabout location.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2016
Benderson crafts plan to move traffic

Benderson Development will submit plans to build two roundabouts on Cooper Creek Boulevard.

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Will thousands of sales be pending in 2016? Area realtors are excited about the possibilities.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 11, 2016
Big year expected in East County for residential real estate

Realtor association expects record number of sales for 2015 when figures are released later in January.

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National anthem tryouts will be held Jan. 30.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2016
Pirates ask: "Oh, say can you sing?"

Pittsburg Pirates will host auditions to sing the national anthem.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2016
Haile TSA students cruise against cancer

TSA students organized a cruise-themed fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

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Mike and Denise Delich stop and listen to the Hatley Band. The Lakewood Ranch residents have been married for five years. "We're practically newly-weds," Denise said as she held Mike's hand.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 8, 2016
Lakewood Ranch hosts first Music on Main of 2016

Residents and visitors gathered on Main Street.

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Joe and Joyce Wallace of the Meadows celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Jan. 12.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 8, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Meadows' Joyce, Joe Wallace celebrate 70 years of marriage.

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Don Collison hopes his company can bring back the spirit of the original Jiggs Landing Fish Camp with cabin rentals, concessions and a bait shop at Jiggs Landing Preserve.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2016
Vendor opens rentals, concessions at Jiggs Landing

Jiggs Landing Fish Camp will offer cabin and kayak rentals to the public.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 8, 2016
Sarasota County opens Fire Station 17

The station includes a Sheriff's Office hub.

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For a limited time, Manatee County students entering ninth and 10th grade can apply to attend a different high school than the one to which they are assigned.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 8, 2016
Manatee County high school choice starts Monday

Parents wanting their child to attend a high school out of their school zone need to apply during the High School Choice Open Enrollment Session.

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