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  • Jay Heater
  • February 8, 2019
Strange storage theft in Bradenton

Interesting police reports in the Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area.

  • East County
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Dick Vitale will present a $200,000 pediatric cancer research grant in the name of Tyler Trent.Â
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 8, 2019
Dick Vitale to present $200,000 pediatric cancer research grant at Gala

The grant will be made in honor of former Purdue University student Tyler Trent

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University Park resident Pat Thompson makes sure to congratulate Recreation District Chairman Bob Wood after the meeting.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2019
University Park homeowners approve golf club purchase

Homeowner who opposes the process files lawsuit against the recreation district.

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With his parents, Mary Gordon Berman and Jason Berman nearby, 3-year-old Jacob checks out some rabbits.
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 8, 2019
Hunsader Farms hosts Shabbat event

Jewish families enjoy Shabbat nature event at Hunsader Farms in Bradenton.

  • East County
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Joseph Khalipha, of the business Secrets of the Desert, shakes hands with patron Frank Callan, of Atlanta.
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 8, 2019
A local visit to Greece in Sarasota

St. Barbara's annual festival celebrates Greek Culture.

  • East County
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The public is asked to be cautious of new road construction on State Road 64 at Rye Road.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 7, 2019
FDOT issues road watch advisory for State Road 64 and Rye Road in Bradenton

FDOT issues road watch advisory for State Road 64 and Rye Road in Bradenton.

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Runners complete the final mile of the 2018 Turkey Trot, which is across the attenuation bridge. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 7, 2019
Holiday race series comes to Nathan Benderson Park

Races revolve around St. Patrick's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving at the park.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2019
East County weather page photo: Feb. 7

Ronda Clark photographed this roseate spoonbill flying over a pond in Tara Preserve.

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Kathryn (Mazzanti) DeYoung. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch talent on exhibit

MTC student work gets world audience.

  • East County
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Judy O'Donnell with Carole Reiss, who is modeling a hat she made in needlepoint.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 6, 2019
Fashion in full bloom in Sarasota

The University Park Women's Club presented its fashion show on Feb. 6.

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Knowledge McDaniel.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 6, 2019
National Signing Day 2019 roundup

Area senior athletes finally put pen to paper.

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  • By Tina and Jimmy O’Brien, Licensed Real Estate Agents
  • February 6, 2019
Factors for Home Sellers To Consider Before A Home Showing

Factors for Home Sellers To Consider Before A Home Showing

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Lakewood Ranch's Brittany McManus uses Airbnb to book accommodations wherever she travels, whether abroad or in the United States.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2019
County shoots air ball at tax collection

Manatee County commissioners hope to find way to collect taxes on Airbnb stays.

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Ben Hur de Bernaville, shown with Olissio Zoppe, will be featured at Cirque Ma'Ceo, which has been extended through March 3.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 6, 2019
Rare draft horse on display at Cirque Ma’Ceo in Sarasota

Boulonnais draft horse makes debut at Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast Sanctuary as Cirque Ma'Ceo extended through March 3.

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A home in Lake Club at 16432 Daysailor Trail recently sold for $1,327,500. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,573 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,500,900 in 2015.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 6, 2019
Lake Club home tops local sales at $1,327,500

Lake Club home tops local sales at $1,327,500

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