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Archie Griffin tees off at his namesake tournament. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 14, 2018
Football great lives up to the legend

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Director of Development Rob Oglesby and his wife and executive director, Dari Oglesby, give some newly vaccinated puppies a snuggle. The pair loves seeing the transformation undergone by animals in care.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2018
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue plans $8 million expansion

Nate's space for dogs will double, while room for cats will expand 25%.

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Emily Hall said her local aquarium made a huge impact on her.
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  • Jay Heater
  • March 14, 2018
Something new to sea in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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Ian Martin.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 14, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Ian Martin

The ODA lacrosse senior talks beating rival teams and fishing in the Seychelles.

  • East County
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Sarasota's Nancy Wagner, an Asian Women's Club member, stepped into the middle of the dance circle created during the Orchid Ball. Photo by Amelia Hanks.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2018
Club news: Asian women celebrate heritage with Orchid Ball

River Strand residents raise $42,000 for charity.

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Sarasota's Emma Anderson, who turns 2 in May, flops on a pile of pillows during a session with The Brats Club SRQ. Her mother, Megan, says she loves being able to take Emma to the park before or after the group.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2018
Finish tower takes on new life after World Rowing Championships

SANCA works to build a business base for its finish tower.

  • East County
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A birds eye view of a rendering of the new Dr. Mona Jain Middle School.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 13, 2018
Call it Dr. Mona Jain Middle School

Manatee county school board unanimously approves the new name.

  • East County
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An Easter egg hunt will be held March 24. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2018
Easter Bunny, egg hunt coming to Mall at UTC

Easter-related festivities begin March 19.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 13, 2018
Teacher's most coveted award ... support

Braden River Elementary instructor doesn't win Educator of the Year, but she cherishes her nomination.

  • East County
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Terry Bradshaw speaks to guests during the open house about his family's plans for the Stoneybrook Golf Club. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2018
Terry Bradshaw promotes Heritage Harbour golf club

Retired quarterback helps share his family's vision for golf course.

  • East County
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The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man wanted in a murder committed Sunday in eastern Manatee County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 12, 2018
Suspect identified in Sunday murder in Bradenton

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said it is seeking an 18-year-old man after a shooting.

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This rendering shows the future welcome center. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2018
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue announces expansion

The rescue will build permanent facilities on its Lakewood Ranch campus with sustainability in mind.

  • East County
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Harper Morgan gets a birds-eye view of Irish dancers from the shoulders of her dad, Eric. They are visiting her grandparents, Lakewood Ranch's Don and Suzann Avolio, from Ohio.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2018
Irish Celtic festival livens Lakewood Ranch

Annual festival celebrates all things green.

  • East County
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Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's Development Director Rob Oglesby announces plans for Nate's expansion with permanent buildings.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2018
Ponies, pups raise funds for rescue group

Honor Animal Rescue announces plans to expand.

  • East County
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Balloons take off as the sun sets over the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 10, 2018
A hot topic

Sarasota Balloon Festival makes debut landing at Premier Sports Campus.

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