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This home at 13404 Kildare Place in Lakewood Ranch sold recently for $750,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 30, 2017
Country Club Village home sells for $750,000

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 14-18

  • East County
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Jordan Schmucker, Nikki Cain, Sasha Cain, Kelsie Roberts, Anna Shelby Dees and Ciarra Scarbrough walk off the court after a set.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 30, 2017
Lakewood Ranch volleyball hopes to rebound from 2016 season

The Mustangs coach believes this year's team is more committed to the sport.

  • East County
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Troy Snyder is a three-time personal watercraft world champion.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 30, 2017
East County resident's mantra — Just Doo it

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Vice President of Planning Richard Bedford says the public is anxious for the extension of Lorraine Road to open.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 30, 2017
Lakewood Ranch road comes to fruition

Lorraine Road extension opens Ranch's move into Sarasota County.

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Ava Krug.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 30, 2017
East County High Five Moments: 08.30.17

East County High Five Moments: 08.30.17

  • East County
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Justin Curtis.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 30, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Justin Curtis

The senior quarterback talks his best skill and teammate Drew Butler's jokes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brick pavers will be installed at the intersection of Cattlemen Road and University Parkway, so it looks like it did before diverging diamond construction. Photo courtesy of Flickr.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2017
Motorists should expect delays at Cattlemen, University Parkway

The installation of brick pavers will cause intermittent lane closures.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 29, 2017
Shell crates arrive, grandstand construction begins at Nathan Benderson Park

USRowing has also announced its roster for the World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Deputies arrived around 11 p.m. last night.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2017
Update: Man found dead in Sara Palms neighborhood

Manatee detectives said they do not suspect foul play at this time.

  • East County
  • News
Fans of the Thunder and Mustangs will have to wait until Sept. 1 to see their teams play.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 28, 2017
Two area football games canceled because of storms

The games were originally postponed to Monday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County has opened a shelter in response to local flooding.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 27, 2017
UPDATE: Manatee County opens shelter, closes four roads due to flooding

Flood watch continues in Manatee County as more showers are in the forecast.

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 27, 2017
Manatee County officials warn residents to stay off the roads in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch

More than 7 inches of rain in a 24-hour period has retention ponds overflowing.

  • East County
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On Saturday night, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office asks that motorists avoid several flooded East County intersections until the water subsides.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 26, 2017
Downpour floods several Bradenton intersections

Several East County communities affected by substantial rain.

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Ava Krug and Liv Hovde. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 26, 2017
ODA's Krug wins USTA National Doubles Championship

She partnered with Texas' Liv Hovde to take home the title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Andrea Reutsky, Jessica Sandoval, Sharon Smyth and Crea Kitcher represent the Lakewood Ranch Running Club at the 5K race.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 26, 2017
Fort Hamer Bridge Run a race for change

About 2,600 people partake in a run, commemorating the opening of the Fort Hamer Bridge.

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