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The pups were found wandering on the side of the road.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 23, 2015
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office rescues roadside puppies

After receiving a call, deputies found the puppies wandering in a neighborhood.

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Manatee County may have a new high school within the next five years.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 23, 2015
Manatee County School Board plans on new high school

Manatee County School Board discusses new high school

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 23, 2015
Bulldogs post pair of wins

The East Manatee Bulldogs Junior PeeWee and PeeWee football teams both posted victories over the Valrico Rams in divisional action Sept. 19 and Sept. 20.

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Food Bank of Manatee Director Cindy Sloan unloads one of the few boxes of meals she has left in the warehouse.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 23, 2015
The Food Bank of Manatee needs donations

The Food Bank of Manatee needs donations

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Prince Contracting is clearing the I-75 median for retention and detention ponds, as well as the creation of temporary lanes. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2015
Contractors make way for temporary bridge, ponds

FDOT's plans for the Interstate 75/University Parkway include the widening of I-75.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 23, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 9.24.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Fifth-graders Lauren Costello, Â Alexis Suter and Daniel Rumbo take a lap around the new track while learning about how to run at a steady pace.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 23, 2015
New Tara Elementary track jogs students' enthusiasm

The school's track was upgraded from grass to clay, thanks to some extra dollars from a district project.

  • East County
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Annette and Bob Ducatelli check out the alcove apartment, which is bigger than a studio and smaller than the one-bedroom layout.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 23, 2015
Assisted care options expand in Lakewood Ranch

Retirement community Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch opened its doors Thursday.

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Tony Milen, Nathan Bailey, Jay Clarkson, Jeremy and Stefanie Overturf, Aubrey Lynch and Terri Milen accept the four Small Businesses Awards.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 23, 2015
Your Town

Clear Sunset Car Wash & Detail Center and Overturf's Floor & Fabric Care receive Small Business Awards. Braden River High School wins SPirit Week competition at Chick-fil-A.

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The Highfield model features a large scale checkered design
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 23, 2015
East County models feature classic floor design

Neal Signature Homes is bringing back checkered flooring designs in bathrooms throughout East County.

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Jennifer McCafferty has managed a farmers market on Lakewood Ranch Main Street for 13 months. Sept. 26 is her last market on Main Street.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 23, 2015
Jen's MarketPlace farmers market uproots from Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Jen's MarketPlace farmers market uproots from Lakewood Ranch Main Street

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Asher Renick, pictured at 10-days old, rests between the wing tattoos on his father, Mark's, back. This image has gained worldwide attention.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2015
Manatee County photographer captures ' poo heard round the world'

Asher and Mark Resnick's image has garnered international media attention.

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Tara Preserve Field Manager Jim Kaluk discusses the flooding issue with the community center's pool pump and electrical system.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 22, 2015
Tara Preserve CDD searches solutions to pool infrastructure issues

The pool’s pump and electrical system, located inside the community center, has caused flooding.

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The Manatee County School Board tonight will discuss whether to allow the construction of a pole barn at Braden River High School.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 22, 2015
Manatee County School Board to discuss Braden River High project

Manatee County School Board to discuss Braden River High School pole barn project

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John Colon ran for the Manatee County Commission District 5 seat in 2012.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2015
John Colon files for Manatee County School Board seat

After being appointed by Gov. Rick Scott to the post, John Colon has become a 2016 candidate for the District 5 Manatee County School Board seat.

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