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The Lakewood Ranch Chargers U9 boys soccer team. Back row: Matthew Ramirez, Mason Viacaitis, Broden Beorlegui, Mateo Tsakiris, Max Jones, coach Luis BaezaFront row: Cade Cracker, Parker McElyea, Jaxon Lemus, Jack Stewart
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  • October 12, 2016
Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old lives for 'awesome goals'

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Lakewood Ranch senior Courtney Chapin won the girls 100 backstroke at the Tri-County Swim Championships on Oct. 8 with a time of 59:06.
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  • October 12, 2016
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Benderson Development has long considered an expansion to its existing headquarters off Cooper Creek Boulevard, said Todd Mathes, the company's director of development. It currently uses about 18,000 square feet of space behind Home Depot for storage.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2016
Bigger plans for Cooper Creek plazas

Benderson Development officials say market demand calls for 'exercise in planning.'

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Cheri Coryea, Manatee County neighborhood services department director, center, talks with Chris Butch, left, and her husband, Joe Butch, far right.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2016
Manatee County works to sell half-cent tax

First in a series of informative meetings hosted by Commissioner Vanessa Baugh.

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Michael Richker reads from seven books every morning as part of his routine to keep focused against his battle with substance addiction.
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  • October 11, 2016
‘Day of Atonement’ a lifelong pursuit for cocaine addict

University Park's Michael Richker lives a life of surrender and defeat. He wouldn't have it any other way.

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  • October 10, 2016
Authorities await toxicology results in DUI manslaughter case

Lakewood Ranch man Gregory Miller has been charged with DUI manslaughter.

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Lakewood Ranch man arrested for DUI manslaughter.
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  • October 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch man charged with DUI manslaughter

Hillsborough County accident leads to death of tow truck driver.

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Duane "Dog" Chapman became a bounty hunter after chasing down a fellow inmate in prison who was about to be shot by the guard. The warden told him, "Hook him up bounty hunter."
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2016
Dog the Bounty Hunter visits East County

Duane 'Dog' Chapman of 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' visits The Source Church.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2016
Beer, Boats and Bacon festival crafts flavor, fun

The sixth annual event drew thousands of attendees to Nathan Benderson Park.

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East County's Mike Lowe, Manatee County Sheriff's Office Capt. Bob Mealy and Tara's Bob Dallesandro visit during National Coffee with a Cop Day.
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  • October 7, 2016
'Coffee with a Cop' stories not all sugar-coated

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Bruce Silverman captured this photo of a sunset over Lakewood Ranch.
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  • October 6, 2016
East County weather page photo: Oct. 6

Bruce Silverman captured this photo of a sunset over Lakewood Ranch.

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Hurricane Matthew is throwing off the sports schedule.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 6, 2016
Hurricane Matthew forces sports cancellations in East County

Manatee County has declared a state of emergency.

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Manatee County is distributing sandbags at locations throughout the county. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 6, 2016
UPDATE: Manatee County declares local state of emergency

The county will distribute sandbags and is encouraging manufactured and mobile home residents seek alternative shelter.

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The Sheriff's Office seeks a suspect in Tuesday's bank robbery.
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 6, 2016
UPDATE: Suspect in East County bank robbery identified

Sheriff's Office issues a warrant for armed robbery for a Bradenton man.

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Mason Agnersoll works on an assignment as his mom and Foundation Academies owner Heather Downing stops over to check on him.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 5, 2016
School sets new foundation

Foundations Academies will triple its campus space by moving to the former home of Tabernacle Christian School.

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