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Paula Perkins, Bené Hunter and Megarie van Sickel helped reopen operations July 27 in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 27, 2015
Red Cross move builds on East County presence

Many East County residents are surprised to learn there's a Lakewood Ranch location of the Red Cross. But a recent consolidation could give new blood to the facility.

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Olivia Vafeas and Claire Steiner dance before the fashion show.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 27, 2015
UTC hosts Sunday Soiree

American Girl doll fans and their mothers attended a fashion show and tea party July 26 at The Mall at University Town Center.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2015
Singing saves at Palm-Aire

Opera for Animals: Singing is Saving hosted its Young Artist program July 25.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 24, 2015
New volleyball club to hold tryouts

The Ranch Academy of Volleyball Excellence will hold tryouts for its mini club season from 2-4 p.m. July 30, at Lakewood Ranch High, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

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GreyHawk Landing residents rallied to have more toys allowed in the pool.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 24, 2015
Residents dive in to pool rules

After receiving more than 142 names on a petition, GreyHawk Landing residents sink arguments against having floatable toys in their community pools.

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Officials cut the ribbon around 5:30 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 24, 2015
Gettel Hyundai opens

Sam Woolf headlined the event.

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Metric Engineering's Mike Martin answers questions about the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 24, 2015
Public drives enthusiasm for interchange project

FDOT showed off plans for the University Parkway/I-75 interchange at an open-house style meeting Thursday night.

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Mariana Albarez, Aliyan Perez and volunteer Daniele Spring
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 23, 2015
Woodland Community Church vacation Bible school journeys off the maps

The East County church themed this year's camp on travel.

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The project to reconfigure I-75 and University Parkway will take about two years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2015
Interchange construction meeting tonight

FDOT officials and contractors for the new diverging diamond at University Parkway and I-75 will be on hand today to talk with the public.

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Manatee County commissioners held a special meeting Wednesday to discuss the item.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2015
Manatee County accepts BP oil spill dollars

Manatee County should receive $1.44 million this fall from BP, in relation to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

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Braden River's Eric Kimsey was one of three Florida Burn pitchers named to the All-Tournament team at the 2015 Perfect Game WWBA 17U National Championships.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 23, 2015
Local players named to All-Tournament team

Several Florida Burn players were named to the All-Tournament team at the 2015 Perfect Game WWBA 17U National Championships.

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The GreyHawk Landing CDD board meets at 6 p.m. July 23 in the community's clubhouse, 12350 Mulberry Ave., Bradenton.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 23, 2015
GreyHawk Landing vets fundraising options

GreyHawk Landing's CDD will discuss tonight if and when it will host its first fundraising community walk.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 23, 2015
GSJGA crowns winners in summer series

The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association held its fifth summer series event July 20, at University Park Country Club.

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The Sarasota Heat 16U softball team will compete in the ASA National Championships July 26 through Aug. 2, in Chattanooga, Tenn.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 22, 2015
Setting the Stage

The Sarasota Heat 16U travel softball team will compete in the ASA National Championships for the first time July 26 through Aug. 2, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

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Don Olinger and Tracy Rhodes moved into their two-bedroom apartment in May with dogs Ralphie and Gary.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 22, 2015
Dogs help roommates see eye to eye

Don Olinger and Tracy Rhodes' service dogs guide them to independent living and a lasting friendship.

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