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Braden River defensive back Tyrone Collins, No. 5, ran the fastest 40-yard dash at the Florida Gators Sensational Sophomore Camp July 21, finishing in 4.43 seconds.
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  • July 27, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 07.28.16

East County High 5 Moments: 07.28.16

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Ally, daughter of Gregory and Laurie Rahn, donned a Miami Dolphins jersey and carried a football for her solo. (courtesy Miami Dolphins)
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  • July 27, 2016
She's got spirit

Braden River graduate earns spot on Dolphins' cheerleading squad.

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Owners Kyle and Lydia Lawton and Jason Collins have invested in a $4 million, 32,000 square foot athletic facility in Manatee County.
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  • July 25, 2016
Kids activities in county take vault forward

EVO Athletics tumbles on scene with a massive presence.

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Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a found body in Lakewood Ranch. Detectives quickly realized the case had ties to Lee County.
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  • July 25, 2016
Third suspect charged with murder

Authorities in Lee County arrested Lavaya May, 16.

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  • July 24, 2016
Country Club home tops sales at $960,000

Residential real estate transactions July 8 through July 14

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Composer Thomas Pasatieri will see his opera, Signor Deluso, performed July 29-30 at Palm Aire Country Club.
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  • July 23, 2016
Palm Aire presents opportunity to experience opera

Thomas Pasatieri's work featured during Opera for Animals program.

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  • July 23, 2016
Campers take swing at baseball camp

Bible Baptist Church hosts annual baseball camp.

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  • July 23, 2016
Chabad camp offers fun, culture

Chabad of Bradenton hosted its annual Camp Gan Israel summer camp last week.

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Food collections are down for the summer months. Courtesy image.
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  • July 22, 2016
Food Bank in critical need

Donations have dropped 73% compared with January totals.

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Dr. J. Albert Avila, right, and his wife, Dr. Janet Bailey Avila, cut the ribbon to officially open The Center for Urgent Care. Their son, Kyle Bailey, lends a hand.
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 21, 2016
New Lakewood Ranch urgent care facility hosts grand opening

Dr. J. Albert Avila is ready to serve the east county area.

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Elena Tomeo Cassella is the new executive director for The Foundation for Dreams.
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  • July 21, 2016
New executive director provides strength at Foundation for Dreams

Education, fundraising top goals for new director Elena Tomeo Cassella.

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Willis Smith Vice President Kim French and Project Manager David Otterness were all smiles as they talked about their new project at the South Florida Museum. They are standing in front of a photo of a previous project at The Ringling.
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  • July 21, 2016
Willis Smith's impact on community still under construction

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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Phil Esposito founded the Tampa Bay Lightning. Courtesy image.
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  • July 21, 2016
Hockey legend to attend business luncheon

The Tampa Bay Lightning's Phil Esposito will visit Lakewood Ranch next week.

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  • July 20, 2016
International soccer star heads for Lakewood Ranch

Portuguese legend will host tournament at Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

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Florida Power and Light line specialist Johnny Allison has the automated lateral switch he is about to install on the 4100 block of 45th Street East in Bradenton.
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  • July 20, 2016
Florida Power and Light switch should power improvements

New Smart Grid technology installed for William H. Bashaw and surrounding community.

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