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Top Story - June: Bradenton man dies in S.R. 64 crash

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  • December 25, 2017
Top Story - May: Nathan Benderson Park organization CEO resigns

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  • December 22, 2017
Top Story - February: Second arrest made in Lakewood Ranch murder case

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  • December 22, 2017
Dear Santa...

East County Students share Christmas wishes with St. Nick.

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  • December 21, 2017
East County weather page photo: Dec. 21

Paddi Juliano photographed this cloudy sky at River Club.

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The home at 20015 77th Ave. E. recently sold for $1,875,000.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • December 21, 2017
Pomello Park home tops home sales at $1,875,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 4-8

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The Manatee Sheriff's Office has reported the death of a 69-year-old Myakka City resident who was found after fire consumed his trailer.
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  • Jay Heater
  • December 21, 2017
Myakka City man dies in trailer fire

Structure was already consumed by the time fire departments responded.

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The Sandcastle is one of two villa homes that will be offered by Neal Communities in Indigo.
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  • Jay Heater
  • December 21, 2017
Neal Communities breaks ground on new Lakewood Ranch models

The local builder adds two new models to Indigo.

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Loren Hutchison and student Kayla Mathews. Courtesy photo.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • December 20, 2017
STEM fair in Lakewood Ranch creates hands-on learning

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Tyrone Collins, Deshaun Fenwick and Taylor Upshaw signed with their schools Dec. 20.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 20, 2017
Three Braden River football players sign with Power 5 programs

All three will enroll in their schools next semester.

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Tony Dertouzos and his wife, Amity Hoffman, say the baggage tag inside this ornament originally looked like a cigarette because it was rolled so tightly to fit inside. Over time, it has expanded. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 20, 2017
Christmas memories hang around the holidays

Holiday ornaments stir emotion, memories in greater Lakewood Ranch area.

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Jim, Drew, Brooklyn and Alissa Putnam were blessed by a Charleston, S.C., Target employee's kindness in 2011.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 20, 2017
East County residents share their holiday mishaps and memories

The Christmas holidays are filled with memories — good and quirky. Here are a few of both.

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Homes in the community will have a West Indies style. (Courtesy rendering).
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 20, 2017
Toll Brothers to build in Lakewood Ranch

The luxury builder plans to construct 450 West Indies-inspired homes.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 20, 2017
East County homes let their lights shine

Don't blink when it comes to looking for these holiday light displays.

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Santa said he has a magic key that allows him to get through front doors if the home has no chimney.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 20, 2017
Ho(w) much, Ho(w) many, Ho(w) long?

Students filled Santa's bag with questions. As always, St. Nick delivered.

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