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Participating in a Dragon Boat is just one of the recreational opportunities offered at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 17, 2015
Whatever makes your boat float

Nathan Benderson Park offers a variety of activities other than rowing.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick leaps into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2015
Pirates sail into semifinals

The Braden River High football team earned a rematch with Venice after beating Naples Gulf Coast 37-14 Nov. 13.

  • East County
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Former Lakewood Ranch High tennis standout Ashley Bongart now plays for Tennessee.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 15, 2015
Clay Court Classic nets champions

Twenty-three teams from across the nation competed in the 2015 Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Nov. 13 through Nov. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mother-daughter duo Rosanne and Selina Ray toast to a good time.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 15, 2015
Sarasota Polo Club offers wine and dine options

Rotary Club of LWR hosted annual Suncoast Food & Wine Fest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cathy Rice and Judy Buonomano, of Bradenton, sample gumbo.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 15, 2015
Linger Lodge serves up gumbo goodness

The East County restaurant and campground hosted its annual Gumbo Cookoff and Bluegrass Festival.

  • East County
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Patrick Tobin, who does a Frank Sinatra Tribute, croons to Jeanette DeRasmo of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 14, 2015
Now that's amore

Festa Italiana serves up fun in Greenbrook

  • East County
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Doug Kovatch, a parent, volunteered to help Kristi Dyer, third-grade teacher, make the cotton candy. Kovatch said he used to work at a baseball stadium, so he was familiar with the proper cotton-candy-making technique.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 14, 2015
McNeal Elementary PTO hosts fall festival

The proceeds raise money for classrooms.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cheryl Miller and Deborah Decker with Edward Jones watch over the ceramic bowls.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 13, 2015
Volunteers fill up empty bowls for Food Bank of Manatee

The organization held its annual fundraiser on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Mary Litle with Mary Maker Designs
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 13, 2015
Creative Arts Association beautifies Town Hall

The association held its 14th annual show.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2015
Thunder posts district win

The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer team rolled to a 6-1 victory versus Bradenton Christian Nov. 12.

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CDD 6 Chairman Jim Rogoze presents the facts of the roadshare agreement to residents.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 12, 2015
CDD 6 holds public meeting

Chairman Jim Rogoze presented the roadshare agreement with CDD 2 and 5 to residents.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 12, 2015
Manatee County Planning Commission approves East County shopping center

Schroeder Manatee Ranch plans for a new center on Lorraine Road and S.R. 70.

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It might be early in November, but Santa still have time to visit the Ice Palace at The Mall of University Town Center.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 12, 2015
Heater: 'Tis the season ... already?

Santa's season continues to stretch longer

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Each year, volunteers wrap shoeboxes to donate to local residents in need.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 12, 2015
Meals on Wheels PLUS seeks shoeboxes

The organization is collecting stuffed shoeboxes to donate this holiday season.

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Transportation officials anticipate the Diverging Diamond design will be complete on I-75 in the fall of 2017. Until then, drivers will experience occasional lane closures.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 12, 2015
Road, lane closers announced at Diverging Diamond project

University Parkway closed at I75 interchange on Sunday night

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