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raden Woods’ Susan Darovec refills the bird bath in her front yard.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • April 13, 2017
Bird conservation takes flight

Braden River couple among those trying to improve habitat for birds.

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Gullett Elementary Watch DOGS Charles Kersey, Chris Brown and Randy Cody walk the halls. They provide extra security and perform any tasks asked of them by the administration or teachers.
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  • April 13, 2017
Dads on duty

Gullett Elementary initiates program to get more dads involved at school.

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East County’s Michelle and Todd Statdfield leap out of an airplane to start a wingsuit jump.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • April 13, 2017
Suited to her hobby

East County woman is part of a state wingsuit formation record.

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  • April 13, 2017
East County weather page photo: April 13

Jeannie Sparks photographed this bird in a marsh along Braden Run Road in Lakewood Ranch.

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Savannah Alario. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 13, 2017
ODA senior signs with University of Miami for rowing

She rows for Sarasota Crew.

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The Manatee County Planning Commission voted 6-0 in support of the project.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2017
Planning board supports light industrial use in CORE

Reductions in other entitlements on Lakewood Ranch site should offset impacts.

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Michael Levitan. Courtesy photo.
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  • April 13, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.13.17

East County sports roundup: 04.13.17

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Order Manager at Healthy Living Organic and Natural Market Sydnie Petteway holds the store most trendy item: turmeric.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • April 13, 2017
Trendy foods to follow

As healthy eating evolves, local markets embrace food trends.

  • East County
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Sarasota artist Jack Dowd stands next to his sculpture "Camo Sumo" that is being offered for $15,000 during the Sarasota Visual Artists' "Open Studio Series" on Lakewood Main Street.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch exhibit hints at state of the arts

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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East County sports roundup: 04.12.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.12.17

East County sports roundup: 04.12.17

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Lakewood Ranch man dies after being struck by car.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man dies after being hit by car

Tabah Baker was walking along State Road 70 when he was struck by a car and killed.

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Tara' s developer Lake Lincoln put up a "for sale" sign on the property in question around the start of the year.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
Lake Lincoln lawsuit looms

Attorneys are preparing for trial a property-rights case that could impact the look of Tara's entrance.

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Peggy Guingona, executive director of the Florida Section of American Water Works Association Region X, smells a water sample as the contest begins. She says she likes her water to be odorless and tasteless.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
Public utilities face off in annual water-tasting competition

Charlotte County takes top honors.

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Linda Barnes, of Sarasota, scopes out a large-scale map of the new configuration during an April 4 public meeting on the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
New DDI pattern expected to cut 90 seconds off each trip

Workshop educates public on DDI traffic flow.

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A sandhill crane and its babies, called colts, forage for food along Hidden River Trail.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
Vehicle strikes, kills new Sandhill crane parent

Nesting season proves dangerous time for crane family.

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