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Cops Corner
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  • Jay Heater
  • August 21, 2019
Driver cited for not having a license — for more than a decade

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports for the Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch areas.

  • East County
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Palmetto 18-month-old Ryan Damico is a future artist in the making.
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  • Jay Heater
  • August 21, 2019
Little folks' strokes in Lakewood Ranch

Let's Create Art lets little artists explore their creative sides in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Bradenton Area Visitors and Convention Bureau Executive Director Elliott Falcione says the improvements will improve branding and the customer's experience.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2019
Manatee County plans Premier improvements in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County considers improvements at Premier Sports Campus to improve customer experience, attract collegiate play.

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Rep. Tommy Gregory is hosting a series of Town Hall meetings in East County.
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  • Jay Heater
  • August 21, 2019
Dangerous roadways top representative's town topics in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area

Dangerous roadways, outdoor Florida, top town hall meeting topics in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area

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InkaWasi owners Jimmy Arias, his wife Reina Kozlowski and their son Kleyver Zamora are excited to bring the flavors of Peru to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, which already has other international cuisines available.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2019
New restaurant spices up Main Street Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Main Street adds Peruvian flavors to food lineup with opening of InkaWasi.

  • East County
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A water clarifier is used as part of the water treatment process. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2019
Growth puts strain on Manatee County utilities

Manatee County utilities system plans improvements.

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Retired Air Force Major Lee Waters once used to "babysit" nuclear missiles.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 21, 2019
Bradenton retired Air Force pilot brings military stories to life

Bradenton retired Air Force pilot brings military stories to life

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Anna Shelby Dees.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 21, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Anna Shelby Dees

Lakewood Ranch High volleyball senior Anna Shelby Dees talks her commitment to volleyball and watching Jeopardy!

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K-9 department dog Ron, and his handler, Jerod Wolfe , prepare to get onto the helicopter for transport during a training exercise Aug. 20.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 20, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff's Office conducts K-9, aviation training in Bradenton

Manatee County Sheriff conducts K-9, aviation training in Bradenton

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Stevie Freeman Montes, city of Sarasota sustainability manager, and Caleb Jameson
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 16, 2019
Teen's Sarasota beach project thinks inside the box

Caleb Jameson has been creating Turtle Safe Toy Boxes for just over a year.

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Manatee County will make sandbags available at its public works office. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 16, 2019
Heavy rain prompts flood warning in Manatee County

Manatee County officials say drivers should be wary while flooding conditions exist.

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East County preseason football games canceled because of excessive rain.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 16, 2019
East County preseason football games canceled because of excessive rain

East County preseason football games for Braden River High, Lakewood Ranch High and The Out-of-Door Academy were canceled because of excessive rain

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In front row are centenarians Madeline Rosenberg, Eleanor Rosenblum, Dr. Helen Fagin, Ruth Bell, Sylvan Tanner, Fran Guberman and Edna Steinglass. In the back row are Jack Rosenblum, Herb Lenk and Joe Newman.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 15, 2019
Ten centuries of wisdom at Aviva in Sarasota

Sarasota'a Aviva honors its 10 residents who have lived more than a century with special event.

  • East County
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Welcome to WaterCrest, which offers upscale living without the fuss.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • August 15, 2019
Luxury on the Lake

Space and style come to life in a WaterCrest Condo.

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Transition Sarasota volunteer Adam McIntosh gleans tomatoes at Enza Zaden Research Facility located in Myakka City.
    By
  • Randi Donahue
  • August 15, 2019
Waste Not

Glean (verb): to gather grain or other produce left in the fields by reapers after a seasonal harvest.

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