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East County

Braden River second baseman Brian Dillingham, pictured with assistant coach Matt Bowling and head coach Craig Page, signed with the State College of Florida Jan. 15.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 20, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Summerfield resident goes long way to offer incentive

  • East County
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Jared Vargas plays letter bingo during his ESOL lab.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 20, 2016
Different road to education

McNeal Elementary helps to clear obstacles for migrant students.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 20, 2016
Cops Corner 1.21.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
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(CONTRIBUTED) Caroline Odell playing flute for the marching band in Peach Bowl competition.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High bands enjoy winning streak

Among its lengthy list of accomplishments in 2015, the LRHS band is invited to play at the Presidential Inauguration in 2017.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Anneliese Pruim, Elliot Santaella and Phoebe Bond-Abraham learn about the spine.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 20, 2016
Nolan Middle students prepare for HOSA competition

Students hope to advance to nationals — an opportunity never before offered to middle schoolers.

  • East County
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Volunteers of American Red Cross of Southwest Florida, which serves Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee and Sarasota counties, banned together for disaster relief after a tornado hit last weekend.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 20, 2016
Your Town

East County volunteers with American Red Cross ban together after tornado hit Siesta Key; Lakewood Ranch High students craft bucket lists

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2016
Premier Sports kicks it up

SMR cancelled its Winterfest concert because of construction on permanent facilities.

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Patrons visit Detwiler's Farm Market, located at the southeast corner of Lockwood Ridge Road and University Parkway, for fresh produce, Amish products and other specialty items.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2016
In the bag: A new grocer at UTC

Residents offer mixed feedback on whether they would use such a store.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 20, 2016
New Concession home sells for $1.1 million

Residential real estate transactions from Jan. 4-8

  • East County
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Manatee County School District staff and school board members ask questions about the Long Range Master Plan.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 19, 2016
Manatee County School Board reviews Long Range Master Plan

East County definitely needs a new middle school, will likely need new high school.

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Pond 46, located behind a cul-de-sac, doesn't function as a proper drainage pond, and collects scum, debris and trash from Tara Boulevard.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 19, 2016
Tara Preserve CDD moves forward on filling nuisance pond

The board approved an expenditure to start the process.

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Christine DiMarco is the first female exalted ruler of Lodge No. 2855 of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 18, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Oh deer, this isn't your dad's Elks Club

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Lakewood Ranch Women's Club members donated to local nonprofit groups, such as the Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 18, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Women's Club gives back to local nonprofits

SMART is among three organizations that received $10,000 from the Ranch women.

  • East County
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The destroyed home was in the 40000 block of Albritton Road, in Duette. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2016
Fundraising starts for Duette tornado victims

A gofundme.com page will help with medical and other expenses for the family.

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When she's not teaching Cardio Tennis classes, University Park resident Michele Krause enjoys playing cardio singles with fellow tennis professionals.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 18, 2016
A party is her racquet

University Park resident puts her energy into promoting Cardio Tennis.

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