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Miriam Hosack completes her ballot by casting her presidential vote for Hillary Clinton. She never thought she'd live to see a woman run for president.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2016
Ballot marks a change in history

Senior, 95, never thought she would see a female presidential candidate.

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Guests of the 2015 event enjoy sampling 100s of wines from wine vendors from throughout the country. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2016
Rotary's engine drives event

Seventy Rotarians donate time to host Suncoast Food and Wine Festival

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Lakewood Ranch boys golfer Drew Angelo finished sixth overall at the Class 3A state tournament on Oct. 26. Angelo shot a 74 on consecutive days during the tournament, finishing with a 148.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 2, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 11.02.16

East County High 5 Moments: 11.02.16

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Lakewood Ranch sophomore forward Travis Freeman and the rest of the Mustangs look to win their opening match against North Port at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8.
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  • November 2, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in East County sports.

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Nicholas Almeida, 11, is the goalie of the Gulf Coast Flames Peewee AA team.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 2, 2016
Peewee hockey goalie swats away adversity

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Miami senior Max Andrews, who won the men's singles title at last year's tournament, and junior teammate Christian Langmo will be back again at this year's event.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 2, 2016
Tennis tournament challenges players to adjust to clay

Prestige of Lakewood Ranch Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic grows as tourney slides into seventh season.

  • East County
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  • Adam Hughes
  • November 2, 2016
Country Club Village home tops local sales at $1.45 million

Built in 2009, 7032 Lacantera Circle has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,620 square feet of living area.

  • East County
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The property is covered in trees and wetlands and has access to the Braden River.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 1, 2016
Developer scraps 32-home Manatee County project

According to developer Pat Neal, the required approvals would take too much time to secure.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2016
Halloween fun goes on parade

Kids enjoy trick or treating at Kiddie Academy.

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Marco Rubio speaks at an event. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2016
Rubio makes stop in East County

Mixon Fruit Farms will host the Senate hopeful on Tuesday.

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Brittany Parker had an advantage during the Boo Run because she was being chased by a wolf, Ryan Hoppe. The Lakewood Ranch residents were hoping to win the costume contest.
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 29, 2016
Can’t mask the enthusiasm in Lakewood Ranch’s Boo Run

Hundreds participate in Boo Run to raise awareness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2016
Boo Fest returns to Main Street

Thousands of people turn out for trick or treating and other family fun.

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A clean sweep for area teams.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 28, 2016
East County Football Final 10.28.16

A clean sweep for area teams.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2016
Braden River steals show at homecoming

School uses game to highlight breast cancer awareness.

  • East County
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Lorraine Woods
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  • October 27, 2016
Voters sound off on local politics

Important issues face county voters, with two half-cent sales tax initiatives on the ballot.

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