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East County | Trending

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 16, 2013
Maintenance facility construction progressing

Lakewood Ranch IDA Operations Director Ryan Heise said staff has identified two cost-savings opportunities.

  • East County
  • News
There was a shooting on Orange Avenue last night - learn more in today's daily headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 15, 2013
April 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police investigate Orange Avenue shooting; Rosemary catalyst project scheduled for May discussion; Students advance to Odyssey of the Mind world competition; The John and Mable Ringling Museum launches fresh identity; Black Tie Untied

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 15, 2013
EMB wildcat team remain unbeaten

The East Manatee Bulldogs wildcat level team improved to 5-0 with a pair of flag football victories April 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 15, 2013
ISLWR wins soccer championship

The Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch middle school soccer team defeated Student Leadership Academy of Venice 1-0 to capture the Florida Sun Coast League Championship April 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 15, 2013
FISA team reviews rowing site

Representatives of the International Federation of Rowing Associations will visit Nathan Benderson Park Tuesday to see if the site is suitable to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • News
Numerous patrol deputies, MCSO aviation, search and rescue units and a deputy and bloodhound were dispatched.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 15, 2013
Lost Myakka hiker and dog found in woods

A 50-year-old man and his dog were rescued from thick brush and swampland in Myakka City 5:50 p.m. Sunday night.

  • East County
  • News
Joan and Mark Hildebrandt with Kathy and Richard Birkholz
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beast Feast

Food and cigar lovers headed to the Sarasota Polo Club April 2 for the Lakewood Ranch Kiwanis Club's first annual Beast Feast. Proceeds from the night of fellowship went to the Kiwanis' student leadership programs.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney junior Demardre Patterson finished as the district-runner up in the 100- and 200-meter dashes.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 1A-District 10 track meet

The Out-of-Door Academy, Cardinal Mooney and Sarasota Christian boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 1A-District 10 meet April 11, at ODA. The top four finishers in each event earned a berth in the Region 3 meet April 18.

  • Sarasota
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Chad Woodruff with Randolph Locke and George Brigido
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: OASIS Gala

Opera and animal enthusiasts alike gathered April 13, at the Palm-Aire Country Club, for the annual Opera for Animals: Singing is Saving (OASIS) fundraising gala.

  • East County
  • News
Team Hampton Inn and Suites and Courtyard by Marriott enjoyed the morning together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: JDRF Walk for the Cure

Hundreds of advocates for diabetes research gathered April 13 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes.

  • East County
  • News
Sony representative Chris Simpson showed off new movie-watching technology for the hearing impaired to George Rochow.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Hearing Expo

The Hearing Loss Association of America's Sarasota Chapter, as it hosted a hearing expo event April 13, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Senior Amelia Moore scores a touchdown.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Powder Puff

A team of seniors kept their championship title, going four years undefeated, as Braden River High School's Student Government Association hosted its annual Powder Puff competition April 12.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota High junior Kim Fabijanczuk regains possession for the FC Sarasota U16 team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: FYSA State Cup Preliminary Round 2

Dozens of youth soccer teams from across the state hit the field for the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Preliminary Round 2 April 12-14, at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy the Sarasota Open, Beast Feast and Siesta Fiesta this weekend - learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 12, 2013
April 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gas leak closes Osprey Avenue; Authorities search for former Centre Shops pharmacy operator; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic; Weekend Best Bets

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Beast Feast

Ticket prices include food, cigars and liquors.

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