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Manatee County bus drivers will get a raise after the 1 mill 4 Manatee referendum.
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  • July 11, 2018
Are drivers thrown under bus in Manatee County?

One school board member says bus drivers don't earn enough in Manatee County.

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Stefano Lonardo.
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  • July 11, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Stefano Lonardo

Stefano Lonardo, a a senior next semester at Lakewood Ranch High, is a starting offensive guard for the Mustangs.

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Julie Hess holds her diploma along with a picture of her father, Mark Hollar, who inspired her to advance her education.
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  • July 11, 2018
His wish, her calling for Heritage Harbour woman

Bradenton woman follows her late dad's message to the letter — and earns her diploma 18 years later.

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A new buyer has stepped forward to purchase The Players Centre theater in Sarasota.
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  • July 10, 2018
Players Centre theater sale collapses

Deal to purchase Players Centre theater in Sarasota collapses.

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New home construction remains brisk in Lakewood Ranch, which moved up to the No. 2 fastest-selling, master-planned community in the U.S.
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  • July 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch climbs to No. 2 nationally in home sales

With 826 new home sales halfway through 2018, Lakewood Ranch is now the second fastest-selling, master-planned community in the country.

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James Crutchield launched a community paramedics program in 2016. Courtesy image.
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  • July 5, 2018
Manatee County paramedicine chief wins state award

The Florida Department of Health has recognized Manatee County Community Paramedicine Chief James Crutchfield with the state's EMS Injury Prevention Award.

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  • July 5, 2018
East County weather page photo: July 5

Gordon Silver captured this sunset by a fountain while taking a bike ride through Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch.

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The fireworks show over Nathan Benderson Park went off after a delay for rain.
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  • July 4, 2018
Soggy but spectacular

Rain delays, but can't stop, fireworks show at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota .

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The Lake Club home at 7921 Waterton Lane recently for $1.35 million. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,990 square feet of living area.
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  • July 4, 2018
Lake Club home tops local sales at $1.35 million

Lakewood Ranch Lake Club home tops local sales at $1.35 million.

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  • July 4, 2018
Ben Franklin, we need you more than ever

To preserve what our founders created, Ben Franklin knew it depended on our having the proper temper in the public square.

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Geri Schwab tries on a new, healthy lipstick from the Lip Loft booth during Wine, Women and Wellness.
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  • July 3, 2018
A healthy mix during event at Palm Aire Country Club

Wine, Women and Wellness offers health tips at Palm Aire Country Club event.

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Angela Long says Survivors in Sync has increased its workload in preparation for the Dragon Boat Festival.
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  • July 3, 2018
Survivors in Sync paddlers head for prestigious event in Florence, Italy

The Survivors in Sync dragon boat team, based out of Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, are headed for the prestigious Dragon Boat Festival in Florence, Italy.

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  • July 3, 2018
Borrower shouldn't have lent jack in Bradenton

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

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Although Braden River High graduate Paige Krumwiede has excelled at sailing, she eventually wants to be a Navy pilot. Courtesy photo
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  • July 3, 2018
Braden River High graduate sets sail on big dreams at Naval Academy

A Braden River High School graduate who now attends the U.S. Naval Academy has shown her ability to sail during the prestigious Newport Bermuda race.

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Jasmine Bragg. Photo by Amelia Hanks.
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  • July 3, 2018
Summer safari

Painting for the birds

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