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Greenbrook resident Willie Miranda, radio communications manager for Manatee County, says with the new P25 radio system, both Manatee and Sarasota counties will have nine radio towers. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 13, 2014
Systems Ready

Sarasota and Manatee counties will jointly install a radio communications network that will improve EMS and other services along University Parkway and in the region.

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The former Little Footsteps property was listed for $625,000 in January. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • August 13, 2014
Food bank seeks funds for its new location

Meals on Wheels PLUS hopes to expand its adult daycare center program by relocating it in a building in Spring Forest Office Park.

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East County resident Cheryl Brady shows off her Vet Care Express animal ambulance Monday to 9-year-old black Labrador Faucett. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
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  • August 13, 2014
Pet Care 911

Creekwood resident Cheryl Brady's Vet Care Express Animal Ambulance company struck up a partnership with East Manatee Fire Rescue this week that will soon expand countywide.

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CDD Chairwoman Joyce Sandy discusses the need for for a simpler methodology when crafting future fiscal year budgets. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • August 13, 2014
Community adopts budget for fiscal year

Some residents believe the 'minimal changes' in assessments for Heritage Harbour South CDD affects their budget.

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  • August 13, 2014
Sidelines

All-Star cheerleader comes to East County; Ava Krug claims regional tennis title; Registration now open for soccer club

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  • August 13, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Spotlight On: Koko FitClub

Lakewood Ranch family physician Josette Grice was tired of giving her usual diet and exercise recommendations to patients who battled weight problems.

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  • August 13, 2014
Doing Business: Unleashed for Pets

Growing up on her father's ranch in Salem, Mo., Michelle Wise had no choice but to love animals.

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Salvatore Fiorelli has been working in the fields of his family's property since he was about 10 years old. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • August 13, 2014
Festival celebrates family's heritage, grape harvest

The annual Harvest Festival will host a grape stomp to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

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Neal Signature Homes' River Wind community will feature six models, such as the pictured conceptual rendering of its Carmel model. File
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  • August 13, 2014
Neal Signature Homes offers coastal-themed community

The River Wind community offers standard three-car garages and home prices that start at $350,000.

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Manatee County Extension Agent Lisa Hickey, Henley resident Emily Vosnos, Ross Peterson and Polly Curran complete visits to homesites. Courtesy photo
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  • August 13, 2014
Henley neighborhood goes Florida-friendly

A project that qualified 30 of 32 homes in University Park's Henley neighborhood as Florida-friendly may earn a Keep Manatee Beautiful award.

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  • August 13, 2014
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Driver loses license after bicyclist's death; Mills paints a bright future for Manatee School District; Lakewood Ranch adds Murray Homes to lineup

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This Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home, which has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,008 square feet of living area, sold for $1,325,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • August 13, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $1,325,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Peter and Rosalinda Ross, of Dover

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LIFE'S A BEACH. Lakewood Ranch resident Darlene Stewart catches up on her East County news while catching some rays in Brazil.
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  • August 13, 2014
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