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Third and fourth-graders beat the drum to the music.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 11, 2016
Braden River Elementary students drum up music

Third- and fourth-grade students performed three pieces for their “Orffestra.”

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Employee Lee Tehart restocks pineapples.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2016
Aldi opens new store

The new store in East County will ease overcrowding at the Cortez location.

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The MBC Elite 17U boys basketball team went 5-0 to win the 2016 AAU Division I state championship May 7-8. (courtesy photo)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 11, 2016
MBC Elite wins state title

The MBC Elite 17U boys basketball won five games to win the tournament.

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Randy Bezet, the founding pastor at Bayside Community Church has lead the church's expansion along with the addition of Bayside College.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 11, 2016
Bayside College expands in Lakewood Ranch area

Church's rapid growth leads to desire to educate young leaders

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Nathan Schrimsher gives some love to his horse, Hanover, after his win in the riding portion of the modern pentathlon.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 11, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Gold medal story comes to life at Nathan Benderson Park

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After earning a spot on the Crimson Cabaret dance team, Alexsa Dietrich shows off her new university colors.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 11, 2016
Braden River senior earns spot on Alabama Crimson Cabaret

Alexsa Dietrich uses experience and hard work to ace tryout at the University of Alabama

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The Lakewood Ranch High girls track team scored 68 points to win the Class 4A state meet May 6 and May 7, at IMG Academy. (courtesy photo)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 11, 2016
Hit or Miss:Jen Blanco

Lakewood Ranch girls clear their final hurdle

  • East County
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GLC Athletics owner and ODA strength and conditioning coach Rod Miller will compete in the GLC Athletics Charity Flag Football Game May 14, at Sarasota High.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 11, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2016
Commissioners approve 1,400-home community

Medallion Home plans to convert dairy farm immediately south of Waterlefe.

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An open kitchen allows patrons to watch chefs in action and also creates an opportunity for interaction between the kitchen and guests. The kitchen features a pizza oven.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2016
SMR expands Country Club offerings

With area growing, developer adds The Lodge to Lakewood Ranch Country Club's luxury amenities.

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Florida Atlantic safety Sharrod Neasman, a 2010 graduate of Braden River High, was signed by the Atlanta Falcons April 30, as a college free agent. (courtesy photo)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 11, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 05.12.16

East County High 5 Moments: 05.12.16

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 11, 2016
Cops Corner 5.12.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area.

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Braden River junior pitchers Lexie Phelps and Ali Yawn led the Braden River softball team back to the state semifinals May 6 for the first time since 2011.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 11, 2016
Pair of aces

Braden River pitchers hurl Pirates into first state semifinal since 2011.

  • East County
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Gisela Lopez, Myrna Flores and Brittani Barnes discuss each salsa and tried to come to a conclusion.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 11, 2016
Principal's salsa principles rule

B.D. Gullett Elementary staff members compete in homemade salsa competition

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Gene Witt Elementary Principal Gene Witt David Marshall talks to Addie Bertrand, a recent graduate. Bertrand lives in St. Augustine but wants to move to Bradenton to be closer to her family.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 11, 2016
Manatee County schools hire learning

Increased retirement numbers leave school districts competing for qualified teachers.

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