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Golf Roundup: 11.09.16
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
Golf Roundup: 11.09.16

Golf Roundup: 11.09.16

  • East County
  • Sports
This rendering depicts the future Interstate 75 overpass, for which construction currently is estimated around $20 million. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2016
Sarasota moves forward with another I-75 project

I-75 overpass would connect Lakewood Ranch Boulevard extension and Cattleman Road.

  • East County
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Benderson Development Co., and Sarasota officials cut a ceremonial ribbon Nov. 5 for the park and event garden. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2016
Park amenities open to public

Park officials expect to plan to add programming to compliment the facility.

  • East County
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ElRoy York holds a painting of his wife, Agnes. A German prisoner painted it for him from a photograph York kept in his wallet. The artist's name is Kyrih — which York only knows because of the autograph at the bottom of the piece.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2016
Enemy lines paint different picture

Chance meeting with POW reminds American soldier to respect all people.

  • East County
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Veteran Thomas Cronshaw flips through photographs he took while serving in Somalia in the early 1990s.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2016
Veteran offers snapshot of service

Veteran turns military training into lifelong career.

  • East County
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Out-of-Door Academy junior swimmer Martin Baffico shows off his gold medal.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 11.09.16

East County High 5 Moments: 11.09.16

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team opens its season against Riverview at 7:30 at home on Nov. 16. Senior center LaDazhia Williams will try and lead the Mustangs back to the Class 7A state title game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
That's the ticket ...

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

  • East County
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The intimidating face of a Dragon Boat stares down opponents on Nov. 5 at the NBP Rowing Festival at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
Dragon boat could light your competitive fire

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch attacking midfielder Maddison "Gi" Krstec is committed to play at the University of Maryland next season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch soccer star attacks with grace and power

The Mustangs' senior captain is committed to Maryland

  • East County
  • Sports
Dave Miner wins reelection.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 8, 2016
Miner edges Servia in contentious Manatee School Board race

Messenger wins District 1 school board race easily

  • East County
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In Manatee County, 59.15% of voters voted in favor of renewing the School District's half-cent sales tax.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2016
Vote secures future of new high school

Manatee voters endorse sales tax renewal.

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County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh reads "Duck for President."
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  • Berkley Mason
  • November 8, 2016
Primrose students learn how to vote

Vanessa Baugh talks to kindergarten class about the importance of voting.

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About one year remains before the project will be completed. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2016
Closures impact I-75 traffic

Contractor will close on- and off-ramps overnight Nov. 9.

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Sarasota Tsunami swimmer Maddox Emrick, 9, practices his kick with the paddle board.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2016
Voters approve county, school taxes

Tourists expected to pay a third of new taxes over 15 years.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Rebekah Boos holds 2-year-old Foxy while Ruff the mascot gives both a hug. Christine Legge of Sarasota was Ruff's alter ego.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2016
Golfers putt forth big effort

Humane Society hosts another successful Putts Fore Mutts tourney.

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