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Relatives Joe Liang, Tao Li and Yuan Sheng Wang are excited to bring Hawaiian poke food to the University Town Center corridor.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
Hawaiian favorites come to UTC

Smilefin Poke offers sushi bowls, hibachi items at Tourist Center Drive district.

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This aerial photograph shows Riverside Preserve, located on 45.5 acres immediately east of Williams Road, from Upper Manatee River Road north to the Manatee River. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
Construction begins on riverside community

M/I Homes expects to start sales in Riverside Preserve in February.

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Actor G.W. Bailey enjoys an outing with his Sunshine Kids.
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  • October 31, 2018
Actor G.W. Bailey brings his Sunshine Kids passion to Lakewood Ranch

Actor G.W. Bailey brings his Sunshine Kids passion to Lakewood Ranch

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Colin Castro.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Colin Castro

The ODA running back talks the Green Bay Packers and the best advice he has received

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Manatee County Sheriff's Office Deputy Nick Ambriati sits on State Road 64 clocking vehicles. Every few seconds, he gets one going at least 60 miles per hour, 15 miles over the speed limit.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
Road safety — time to accelerate in greater Lakewood Ranch area?

Manatee County officials lobby for change on state roadways.

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For Manatee County to place a cell tower at Premier Sports Campus, it would first have to seek permission from Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2018
County to debate towers on public land

The county's recently purchased land adjacent to Premier Sports Campus could host a tower.

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Punta Gorda's Luke Graham says that his ancestors migrated from Ireland to the United States hundreds of years ago, before it was acceptable to be Irish in America.
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  • October 31, 2018
Kilts to the hilt at Nathan Benderson Park

Nathan Benderson Park hosts Celtic festival.

  • East County
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Betty and Gus Andreone at Palm Aire Country Club.
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 30, 2018
Services set for Wednesday (Oct. 31) for Gus Andreone in Sarasota

Local legend, Sarasota's Gus Andreone dies at 107.

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The accident occurred at 11 p.m. Oct. 29.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 30, 2018
Man charged with DUI manslaughter

The fatality occurred on S.R. 64 at Suggs Road.

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Jayne, a 7-year-old rescue beagle, seems to be having a great time on the obstacle course set out by Bradenton's Dog Stars training and grooming..
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 28, 2018
Ruff day at the park

Barctober Fest comes to Lakewood Ranch's Bob Gardner Park.

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  • October 27, 2018
Rescue howls up fun at Mall at UTC

It's 'Howl-o-Weenie' good time when canines come in costume.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2018
Treats fill trunks in Lakewood Ranch

Church hosts inaugural trunk-or-treat event.

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East County football roundup: 10.26.18
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2018
East County football roundup: 10.26.18

East County football roundup: 10.26.18

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Tayla Rosenthal sits with Israel Defense Forces soldier, Barak.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 26, 2018
Lakewood Ranch student has historic passion

Lakewood Ranch High junior works to share new knowledge after her study abroad.

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  • October 26, 2018
Boo Fest is frightfully fun in Lakewood Ranch

Thousands turn out for the annual Halloween-themed event.

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