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Christopher, Luciana and Matthew Silva prepare to eat.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Principal Breakfast

Tara Elementary School celebrated 96 students who earned straight A's, during a principal's breakfast Jan. 31.

  • East County
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Ken Harpley, with his daughter, Taylor, comes to watch his daughter, Liza, 16, race.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Groundhog Jog

Runners at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA awoke before the groundhog Feb. 1 for the Lakewood Ranch YMCA's Groundhog Jog 5K.

  • East County
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Tyler Shanahan with his mom, Katina, joins Martha Hall and her children, Valeria and Alejandro Marquez.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pirate Run

East County residents sported their pirate cheer Feb. 1, during the second annual Pirate 5K/10K Walk Run.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High senior forward Delaney Riggins celebrates following her game-winning goal in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Feb. 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Girls Soccer vs. Seminole

Senior forward Delaney Riggins scored with 5:21 left in the game to lead the Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Seminole in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Feb. 1. With the win, the Lady Mustangs will advance to the Final Four Feb. 7 in Melbourne.

  • East County
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The logo will be used on letterheads, business cards and county publications.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 31, 2014
County adopts new logo

A new sunshine-themed logo is part of a larger rebranding strategy for Manatee County.

  • East County
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Monica, Ty, 7, and Kevin Moore feast on a pancake breakfast at Tara Elementary School. The event awarded Tara's 90 students who earned straight A's. Principal Steve Royce even cooked the pancakes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pancake Prize

PHOTO GALLERY: Pancake Prize

  • East County
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A variety of performances, covering a range of arts programs, will be showcased at this weekend's Grand Ovation.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 31, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Grand Ovation

Annual arts and culture celebration returns for its seventh year.

  • East County
  • News
Students at LWRHS performed their version of "The Wedding Singer."
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRHS' 'The Wedding Singer'

Lakewood Ranch High students transported back in time, to an era of teased hair, tutus and bright eye make up - the '80s. The group danced and sung their way through their rendition of "The Wedding Singer," which runs at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 30 through Feb. 1.

  • East County
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Mary Dougherty-Slapp, the executive director of the Builders Exchange, presented Gov. Rick Scott with a gift after he spoke.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Gov. Rick Scott speaks in Ranch

Gov. Rick Scott, the keynote speaker at the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange's 62nd annual dinner, commended Lakewood Ranch for its growth and beauty.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2014
Cougars outlast Tornadoes in double OT

The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team held on to beat Booker High 71-64 in double overtime Jan. 29.

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Senior Emily Bulfin scored 26 points and five steals to lead Lakewood Ranch to a 76-51 victory over Palmetto in the Class 7A-District 10 semifinals Jan. 29.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Girls Basketball vs. Palmetto

The Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team cruised to a 76-51 victory over Palmetto in the Class 7A-District 10 semifinals Jan. 29. Senior Emily Bulfin finished with 26 points and four steals to lead the way for the Lady Mustangs. Freshman LaDazhia Williams added 20 points and eight rebounds. Sophomore Megan Hagy finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds. With the win, the Lady Mustangs earned a berth in the regional tournament and will host Sarasota in the district championship Jan. 31.

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Manatee County Elections Office employees reviewed more than 32,000 petitions.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2014
Amendments to appear on November ballot

Petitions to legalize medical marijuana and set aside money for land conservation have garnered enough support to appear on the November ballot.

  • East County
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Gov. Rick Scott (left) was in East County earlier this month for Mixon's Fruit Farms 75th Anniversary Luncheon.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 30, 2014
Gov. Scott makes stops in Ranch

Gov. Rick Scott will be in Lakewood Ranch tonight for the Gulf Coast Builder's Exchange's 62nd annual dinner.

  • East County
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Rachael Davis narrates the fairy tale compilation during a dress rehearsal Jan. 29.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Middle School's 'Into the Woods'

Nolan Middle students fastened their green wigs and slipped on their costumes and wart-covered plastic noses, as they prepared for their rendition of an all-things fairy tale play, "Into the Woods" junior version, which runs at 4 and 7 p.m., Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

  • East County
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In advance of the 2017 World Rowing Championships, Nathan Benderson Park requires infrastructure improvements, which are outlined in the business plan.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 29, 2014
Sarasota commissioners OK plan for rowing park

At its meeting Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission accepted a business plan from the Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates to manage Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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