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Nolan Middle School Student Support Specialist Carrie Rainwater kissed a cow Dec. 7.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 8, 2015
Nolan Middle School faculty member smooches livestock

As a reward for collecting cans for an FFA service project, Carrie Rainwater kissed a cow.

  • East County
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Dark Horse, the white truffle kolsch developed by student Dennis Metz and his team, is worth $200 a bottle. Urbani Truffles donated 14 ounces of truffles.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 8, 2015
Hops to the top

University class teaches students about the science of beer and craft brewery management.

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Debbie, Lisa and Steve Simone opened the park in January.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 8, 2015
Timberlane RV Park seeks expansion

The family-owned site on State Road 64 is ready for some new rigs.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 8, 2015
Cops Corner 12.7.2015

Crimes from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Steve Shapiro lights the menorah.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 7, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Main Street glows with menorah lighting celebration

Chabad of Bradenton hosted its annual Hanukkah event Monday.

  • East County
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Ryan McIntyre, John McIntyre and Mark Freeman pose outside the company's office in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 7, 2015
Main task was building his reputation

East County builder earns honors from University of Florida Construction Hall of Fame.

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Homeowner Karen Tulman said she loves her Concession home because she doesn't have to leave the area for anything. It's obvious that they've got the relaxation part figured out at home.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 7, 2015
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Beautiful home on the market, but memories go with the family.

  • East County
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The four boats in the parade cruised past Jiggs Landing before heading east to Linger Lodge.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 7, 2015
Boaters light up Braden River

Community boaters held the Christmas on the Braden River boat parade Sunday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 7, 2015
Country Club Village home sells for $1.25 million

Scott and Diane Allshouse, of Coral Gables, sold their home at 6946 Westchester Circle to Barbara Bakus, of Bradenton, for $1.25 million.

  • East County
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McNeal students won first-place in the accuracy division during the catapult competition.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 7, 2015
McNeal Elementary TSA students win at competition

East County students participated in the district TSA competition.

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Adam, Albert and Austin Myara will open new Cuba restaurants, Mojos Paladar, in Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 7, 2015
New Cuban restaurants set to open in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota

Owner of Bogeys, Ed's Tavern tries new venture in fast, casual dining.

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Braden River coach Curt Bradley consoles senior quarterback Jacob Huesman following the Pirates Class 7A state semifinal loss to St. Thomas Aquinas Dec. 4.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 7, 2015
Pirate Pride Runs Deep

The Braden River High football team saw its historic season come to an end in the Class 7A state semifinals Dec. 4.

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Dressed in a costume she put together, 10-year-old Alyssa Trompke, of Bradenton, colors a Christmas craft.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 5, 2015
Living Lord Lutheran recreates Biblical city

The church hosted its annual 'Night in Jerusalem' event.

  • East County
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Alba and Mark Foreman wear matching smiles while dancing.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 5, 2015
University Park Women's Club has a ball

The group hosted its Diamond and Crystal Ball Dec. 5.

  • East County
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Maribeth Phillips, Chris Gowgiel and Marie Gowgiel, all of Lakewood Ranch, were getting ready to enjoy the Holiday Dinner Dance.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 5, 2015
Perfect time for a party

Lively crowd hustles to the dance floor at annual event

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