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The beetles munch away at the air potato vines, and leave other plants untouched. Photo courtesy Tyree Brown, Rizzetta & Company.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 7, 2015
Fishing for answers, Waterlefe district turns to grass carp, beetles

New approach determined to battle pesky plants taking over Waterlefe’s lands and waters.

  • East County
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Alex and Rachel Hunsader, 22 and 23 respectively, have grown up attending and working the festival, but say it's still an exciting family affair.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 7, 2015
Hunsaders sprout 24th pumpkin festival

One sign of fall: The Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival, which returns weekends from Oct. 10 through Oct. 25.

  • East County
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A bee drinks nectar from a Mexican sunflower. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 7, 2015
'Pollinator challenge' goes abuzz

Sarasota and Manatee County are promoting the use of pollinator-friendly plants in neighborhood gardens.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
IDA Supervisor Alan Silverglat reviews his top candidates with fellow board members Sept. 30.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 7, 2015
Town Hall's next 'change agent'?

Longboat Key Assistant Town Manager Anne Ross and Assistant Highlands County Administrator Randy Vosburg are the two finalists for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall executive director.

  • East County
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Community Haven President and CEO Marla Doss and Vice President of Operations Brad Jones expect to break ground in December on the new vocational center.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 7, 2015
Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities lives mission through new project

The organization nears fundraising goal for $1.1 million vocational center.

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Vicky Cawte and her mother, Deirdre, will co-host weekly Irish dancing classes at San Marco Plaza.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 7, 2015
San Marco Plaza to offer Irish Dance in Lakewood Ranch

Deirdre and Victoria Cawte are offering Irish Dance classes starting Oct. 10 in East County.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Main Street has been open for 10 years.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 7, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Business Alliance celebrate 10 years.

The organizations have spent a decade in the Ranch, and are celebrating with a joint event.

  • East County
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James and Karol Santarsiero, of Hollywood, sold their home at 9815 Old Hyde Park Place to Jeffrey and Cheryl Sellers, of Bradenton, for $620,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three and two half baths, a pool and 3,623 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 7, 2015
Country Club Village home sells for $1.075 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

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Jessica Zelitt, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High, recently won a $1,000 scholarship.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 6, 2015
Lakewood Ranch and Braden River students win scholarship

Out of 80 applicants throughout the state, Jessica Zelitt and Domenic Aluise received the Scobee Scholarship.

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File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 6, 2015
Manatee County awards bid for East County water reclamation facility project

Vogel Bros. Building Co. pitched a $3.5 million bid to complete receiving and storage stations at the facility.

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Pine View School sophomore Clark Dean has been rowing with the Sarasota Crew for the past four years.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 6, 2015
Crew rower competes for national award

Sarasota Crew rower Clark Dean is one of five finalists for the 2015 USRowing Fan’s Choice Junior Athlete of the Year award.

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Kristin Zarrella (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 5, 2015
Alumni Spotlight: Kristin Zarrella

Lakewood Ranch grad has time of her life at Southern Miss

  • East County
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Ryan Walker
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 5, 2015
East County Sidelines: 10.08.15

East County Sidelines: 10.08.15

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The Out-of-Door Academy football team takes the field in its district game versus Bradenton Christian Oct. 2.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 5, 2015
Panthers outlast Thunder in offensive showdown

The ODA football team fell to Bradenton Christian 55-40 in Class 2A-District 5 action Oct. 2.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2015
Dads, doughnuts hit at Freedom Elementary School

The PTO hosted its annual Donuts with Dads event Oct. 2.

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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
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