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East County | News

  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 27, 2009
Ranch senior wins National Merit Scholarship

Lakewood Ranch High School senior Juntao Zhu was recently awarded a National Merit Scholarship from the University of Florida.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 27, 2009
BRE celebrates 20 years

Braden River Elementary officials pulled out old scrapbooks and photographs for viewing at a special celebration May 21.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 27, 2009
Harborage home up for raffle

Dream House Charity will raffle off a home in The Harborage to benefit Manatee Children's Services. The raffle begins June 1.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 27, 2009
Building industry: Reduced fees give Manatee a 'competitive edge'

Manatee officials last week lowered transportation impact fees by 50% for the next two years.

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  • May 27, 2009
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Communities share announcements and events.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 27, 2009
GreyHawk mom uploads new Web site

Rachel Branson's site, freeinmanatee.com, offers visitors a calendar of free events, opportunities for deals and a listing of free or low-cost kids meals.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 27, 2009
CDD considers proposals for sidewalk snafu

The Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 Board of Supervisors voted to continue their public hearing regarding sidewalk assessments to June 11.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 27, 2009
County approves two-lane concept for Fort Hamer

The decision means a privately owned toll bridge will not be used to cross the Manatee River.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 27, 2009
Merchant repairs silenced bells at San Marco Plaza

After more than a year of silence, bells are chiming through San Marco Plaza each hour. The ringing started on Easter Sunday.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 26, 2009
Buchanan nominates 12 to U.S. Service Academies

Braden River High School student James Watson Bradin III was appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 26, 2009
Bashaw principal narrowed to three

Finalists for Bashaw's top post include Barry Dunn, Ron Hirst and Hayley McDonald.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 26, 2009
Woman struck by lightning

A Myakka woman is in recovery after being struck by lightning at Falkner Farms Monday afternoon.

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  • May 22, 2009
Chili's to host harmonious blood drive

Florida Blood Services will have a bloodmobile in the East County from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 30, at Chili's, 6125 Exchange Way, Lakewood Ranch. To attract donors, the Sarasota Chorus of the Keys will perform.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 22, 2009
Deputy injured in Ranch crash

Dep. Josetta Coleman was taken to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center following a crash at Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and State Road 70.

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  • May 21, 2009
Construction continues on MCC project

Walls are going up on the new 40,000-square-foot Medical Technology and Simulation Center slated for completion in spring 2010 at MCC Lakewood Ranch, 7131 Professional Parkway E.

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