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Ellen Tomek falls back into the arms of U.S. teammate Meghan O'Leary after they earned a silver medal in the Women's Double Sculls on Sunday at the 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota.
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  • October 1, 2017
2017 World Rowing Championships closes in Sarasota

Sarasota, Manatee county areas big winners in tourism.

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Brighter future for Rosedale clubhouse

Rosedale residents, club owner praise clubhouse upgrades.

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East County's Julie Reagan and Joe Suboticki and Myakka City's Daysha and Mark Walters shot a 56 to win the scramble event.
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  • September 30, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Elks golf tourney includes an ace

Annual benefit at Tara Golf & Country Club draws 90 entrants.

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  • September 30, 2017
U.S. adds to World Rowing Championships medal count

The Americans added two silver medals and a bronze on Saturday.

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Switzerland's Patricia Merz collapses after finishing fourth in the Lightweight Women's Single Sculls final on Friday in Sarasota.
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  • September 29, 2017
Time to show mettle at 2017 World Rowing Championships

Athletes strike gold in opening finals in Sarasota.

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East County football roundup: 09.28.17
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East County football roundup: 09.28.17

Only one East County team remains undefeated.

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  • September 28, 2017
Braden River football falls to Venice

The Pirates had a chance to win at the end, but could not score.

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East County weather page photo: Sept. 28

Fernando Ugarte said it was a beautiful morning as he left church, and he stopped to admire the view of the sun coming through the trees in Lakewood Ranch.

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This home at 9951 Cherry Hills Ave. recently sold for $1.1 million
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  • September 28, 2017
River Club South home sells for $1.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept.11-15.

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Maribeth Phillips, chief executive officer for Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, Bradenton’s Albertine Francis and Meals on Wheels volunteer Lorraine Kreuzburg meet on a delivery route.
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  • September 27, 2017
Award winner a shoo-in

Goodwill Manasota honors the CEO of Meals on Wheels Plus.

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River Club’s Brad Schrameck, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2005, plays the piano, one of his favorite hobbies.
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  • September 27, 2017
When positivity killed Parkinson's

East County couple embraces diagnosis through self-made support group.

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The School District of Manatee County has released make-up times due to Hurricane Irma.
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Hurricane's impact makes school days longer in Manatee County

Changes also will affect the start of students' Thanksgiving vacation.

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Chef Jet Tila with Dr. Joann Barrett and Stephanie Sassetti’s eighth-grade science class following a cooking lesson.
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  • September 27, 2017
Jet Tila cooks up excitement

Celebrity chef sparks interest in science and cooking at the Out-of-Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch.

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Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon with mashed potatoes and broccolini will be served at Seasons 52 as a dinner and lunch entree for the Taste of UTC promotional.
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  • September 27, 2017
Burst of flavor returns to Mall at University Town Center

The Mall at University Town Center returns for its third annual Taste of UTC.

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FISA President Jean-Christophe Rolland held a round-table discussion with media Sept. 27.
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  • September 27, 2017
World Rowing Championships: Day Four

FISA president says Sarasota venue 'amazing' so far.

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