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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 20, 2016
East Manatee Fire Rescue — Seat 4: Derek Foss

Foss will face James BonAmi in the general election.

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Florida CFO Jeff Atwater shares statistics of how Florida compares with other states its size in terms of fiscal discipline.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2016
State CFO tells 'tale of two governments'

Official says Florida needs to diversify its economy further.

  • East County
  • News
Dan and Pam Wood, owners of the new Dickey's Barbecue Pit location, stand in their new restaurant with their two daughters, Lauren and Kaitlyn. The restaurant will open Thursday, Oct. 20.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 19, 2016
Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens in Bradenton

Specials highlight chain's first month of service.

  • East County
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Katie Cundiff displays her art at Premier Sotheby's on Lakewood Main Street.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 19, 2016
Lakewood Main Street businesses double as art galleries

Artists' work right at home in non-traditional sites.

  • East County
  • News
Mark Latham, director of Manatee County Mosquito Control, smiles despite there being hundreds of mosquitoes swarming his hand.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 19, 2016
Head of Manatee Mosquito Control not bugged by call to Africa

Month-long trip to Burkina Faso focuses on mosquito control to combat spread of malaria.

  • East County
  • News
The Resolute model offered by Murray Homes in The Lake Club is priced at $1.85 million.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 19, 2016
Opportunity knocks in Lakewood Ranch during Tour of Homes

Annual event gives potential buyers a peak at Lakewood Ranch life.

  • East County
  • News
Residents in Braden Woods have formed a group called Keep Woods Inc. to oppose development of the site. The group also hopes to raise money to purchase the 33-acre property for conservation.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2016
Project hits road block

Extension of Clubhouse Drive may be key issue in Myara development's approval.

  • East County
  • News
Tidewell Chief Philanthropic Officer Denise Pope and Communications Director Timothy Wolfrum look over plans for the new Lakewood Ranch Hospice House, slated for construction starting in March 2017.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2016
Tidewell Hospice plans new facility in Lakewood Ranch

Construction should begin in March.

  • East County
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Braden River defensive end Taylor Upshaw and the rest of the Pirates defensive line will have to fix some problems.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2016
Braden River defensive line stays confident after Venice letdown

Pirates need win over Palmetto to enhance playoff hopes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River junior volleyball player Sydney Jaco had seven digs and nine kills in the Pirates’ 3-0 win against Lakewood Ranch on Oct. 12.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 10.19.16

East County High 5 Moments: 10.19.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis and the Mustangs offense have taken their lumps this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2016
Lakewood Ranch football coach sees a turnaround on the horizon

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River will need another big game from wideout Knowledge McDaniel against Palmetto.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2016
That's the ticket...

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

  • East County
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Braden River volleyball defeated Lakewood Ranch 3-0 in the first round of the Class 8A - District 11 tournament on Oct. 17. Junior Serenity McNair led the way for the Pirates with five aces and nine digs.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 18, 2016
East County Tuesday Roundup 10.18.16

Updates from two golf courses and a high school volleyball district tournament

  • East County
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Florida State University nursing students will come to Manatee County to provide services to patients. Image courtesy of Flickr.com.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2016
Patient care gains Seminole support

We Care Manatee and FSU will partner to provide care to low-income and uninsured patients.

  • East County
  • News
Pat Neal, chairman of the executive committee of Neal Communities; Nicole Brooks, vice president of sales for Neal Communities; and Michael Storey, president of Neal Communities. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2016
Neal sets pace of growth

Homebuilder Neal Communities has sold 856 homes compared with 833 at this time last year.

  • East County
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