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Lisa Vokey comes down the runway, showing off a casual fashion.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 7, 2019
River Strand 's fashion statement in Bradenton

Food Bank of Manatee benefits as models show off Pj's Boutique fashions at River Strand Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2019
Braden River High students won't forget this prom

"Forget-me-not" theme leads to unforgettable night at Grove in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ali Aoudi and Molly Lofthouse, both Lakewood Ranch High juniors, enjoyed a quick trip to the Eiffel Tower.
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 7, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High students enjoy a prom date in Paris

Lakewood Ranch High School students enjoy their promo at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2019
It's a pirate's life in The Lake Club

Lakewood Ranch community raises awareness, funds for ALS.

  • East County
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Dalila Ferreira and Margarita Fazioli, nurses at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, were rooting for opposing teams.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 6, 2019
Right time for Lightning Watch Party in Lakewood Ranch

Right time for Lightning Watch Party in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East Manatee Fire Rescue's Lt. Eric Hoying and Battalion Chief Kyle Taylor are excited the new tanker trucks will improve response times and help guarantee tankers are available during emergencies.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2019
East Manatee Fire Rescue pumps up the volume

Lakewood Ranch area fire district adds two new tankers to its fleet.

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Thomas Gross
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2019
Suspect in 2012 Lakewood Ranch murder extradited from Israel

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office extradited Thomas Gross from Israel and booked him April 5 into the Manatee County Jail on a charge of first-degree murder.

  • East County
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Manatee County Commissioner Misty Servia suggested the school district should consider allowing bus pickup to students closer than 2 miles from their assigned school to help reduce traffic congestion.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2019
Could public transit help Manatee County School District?

Manatee County, School District talk about ways to alleviate traffic congestion.

  • East County
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Marcel Prive, who has owned in Tara Golf and Country Club since 1995 and lived there full time since 2004, said he was glad for the change even if he prefers no development there.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2019
Lake Lincoln has new option in Tara

Manatee County commissioners say no to commercial development but OK residential building.

  • East County
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Tara Golf and Country Club resident Marcel Prive says he wishes the property could remain undeveloped, but is thankful for the proposed change.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2019
Manatee County changes settlement terms

Tara property may be OK'd for residential development.

  • East County
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Steve Lubrino is the head coach of the Lakewood Ranch Swim Association Lightning.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2019
Lightning swim coach treats his team like family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Gracie and Hailey Marston are identical twins and freshmen runners at Braden River High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2019
Braden River twins are pure gold on the track

The freshmen runners are in their first year of track and field

  • East County
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 4, 2019
State amendments need transparency

Two bills would bring an end to Florida's confusing constitutional amendments.

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Zac Graham.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Zac Graham

The Braden River senior talks developing power and his baseball motivation.

  • East County
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Payton Kinney.
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  • April 4, 2019
East County High 5 Moments: 04.04.19

East County High 5 Moments: 04.04.19

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