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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 8, 2012
Nov. 8: Daily Headlines Video

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The East Manatee Bulldogs Mitey Mite squad was one of four teams to perform.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2012
Bulldogs cheerleaders compete in Cheer Jam

The East Manatee Bulldogs Midget squad finished second in the Level 2 Small Division of the FYD Tampa Bay Pop Warner 2012 Cheer Jam Oct. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dustin Thomas, Kevin Schappacher, Eric Schappacher and Brendon Arnold enjoyed playing in the Schappacher Family and Friends golf tournament fundraiser.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2012
Pirates fundraiser nets $7,000

The Braden River High baseball team raised $7,000 for its program during the Schappacher Family and Friends golf tournament fundraiser Oct. 13, at the River Club Golf Course.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2012
LRHS looking for sports equipment

The Lakewood Ranch High physical education department is looking for donations of sports-related equipment.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2012
Cardinal Mooney cross-country runners earn regional berths

Cardinal Mooney High junior Grace CasaGrande set a new personal record, finishing third in 19:39.44 to lead the Lady Cougars to a sixth-place finish at the Class 1A-District 10 Cross-Country Meet Nov. 2, at Taylor Park in Largo.

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The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross-country team will compete in the Class 3A-Region 3 Cross-Country Meet Nov. 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2012
Zarrella paces Lady Mustangs to second-place finish

Lakewood Ranch High senior Kristin Zarrella finished third in 19:42.10 to pace the Lady Mustangs to a second-place finish at the Class 3A-District 11 Cross-Country Meet Nov. 2 in Estero.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2012
Lady Pirates go undefeated in Preseason Classic

The Braden River High girls basketball team defeated Cardinal Mooney and Booker in a pair of Preseason Classic games this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
The meeting is being held at the county's administrative building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2012
Planning Commission to discuss SMR project

The Manatee County Planning Commission meets at 9 a.m. today.

  • East County
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Volunteers Matt Hitchcock, Steve Litschauer, Sharon Litschauer and Jim Larsen gathered together for a photo.
  • By Gabby Ojeda
  • November 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: High Heel-A-Thon

Hornback Chiropractic on Nov. 3 hosted its second annual High-Heel-A-Thon at Crowder's Gifts and Gadgets to support Walk Now for Autism Speaks.

  • East County
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Posey, rescued by Royal Pet Rescue while wandering the streets, poses for a picture.
  • By Gabby Ojeda
  • November 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dog Days of Autumn

East County residents enjoyed an afternoon with their pets Nov. 3, as the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch hosted Dog Days of Autumn, at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

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  • November 7, 2012
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Vanessa Baugh celebrates her election as the new District 5 representative for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners seat during a victory party Nov. 6.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 7, 2012
Baugh, Benac take commission seats

Baugh, a Lakewood Ranch businesswoman, won 65% of the vote. 'Woo-hoo,' says Benac.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2012
Fairfield celebrates grand opening

Neal Communities opened its first East County community for 2012.

  • East County
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John Sagar, Stan Graff and Lee Chegwidden mingle inside the clubhouse.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2012
Cascades residents celebrate completion

Cascades residents celebrated the completion of their community with a party Nov. 3, at the clubhouse.

  • East County
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Chefs are working to perfect this dinner roll, influenced by a red beet and red pepper vegetable puree.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2012
Getting ready to wine & dine

Local chefs are making final preparations for the Suncoast Food & Wine Festival.

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