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A condominium at The Sound at Waterlefe sold for $785,000
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  • Adam Hughes
  • June 7, 2017
The Sound at Waterlefe condominium sells for $785,000

Residential real estate transactions for May 22-26.

  • East County
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John Izzo, Monroe, Wash.' s Eric Ciocco and Bradenton' s Ted Watson with their medals for completing the Riverboat series. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2017
Local man runs seven marathons in seven states in seven days

He and some friends took part in Mainly Marathon's Riverboat series.

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Dave Frantz.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2017
In brother's honor, coach champions cancer awareness

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Lauren Kvederis.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 06.07.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 06.07.17

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Tyrone Collins. File photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 06.07.17

East County High 5 Moments: 06.07.17

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Fireworks will be the main attraction. Photo provided by Flickr.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2017
Fireworks display to brighten Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch

An Independence Day celebration will be held July 1 at Nathan Benderson Park.

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East County sports roundup: 06.08.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 6, 2017
East County sports roundup: 06.06.17

East County sports roundup: 06.06.17

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Detour map. Courtesy of Manatee County.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 5, 2017
County anticipates partial Lorraine Road closure

A temporary detour on Deer Drive will take motorists to Lorraine Road destinations south of University Parkway.

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Jason Morales and Sammy Stoltz, two of the leaders attempting to get lacrosse into Lakewood Ranch High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch High offers summer lacrosse clinics

The school is attempting to start lacrosse programs for the 2017-2018 season.

  • East County
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U.S. women' s eight team gold medalist Lindsay Shoop was the guest speaker on Friday to announce single day tickets are now on sale for the 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota. The event will be telecast by NBC network.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 5, 2017
NBC Sports to televise 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota

Agreement includes more than 10 hours of coverage.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 3, 2017
Caps off to ODA graduates

ODA graduates largest class in 92-year history.

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Tyrone Collins verbally committed to the University of Missouri. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 3, 2017
Braden River cornerback makes verbal commitment

The soon-to-be senior made his announcement on Twitter.

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Drummer Dana Bauer of Lakewood Ranch (far right) urges her Survivors in Sync teammates to finish with all they' ve got.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 3, 2017
Dragon Boat Festival breathes fire into cancer survivors in Sarasota

More than 750 paddlers compete at Nathan Benderson Park.

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Olympic gold medalist Lindsay Shoop, Scully the mascot, and Mall General Manager Jeramy Burkinshaw are on hand to announce a partnership for the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 2, 2017
Single day tickets for World Rowing Championships in Sarasota now on sale

The Mall of University Town Center in Sarasota will partner with World Rowing Championships to sell tickets.

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The event is raising money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 1, 2017
Will Frantz Memorial Scramble set for June 3 at Palm Aire

The event is raising money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

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