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Lakewood Ranch junior Sophia Falco ran away from the field in her preliminary heat of the 100-meter dash.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 20, 2016
Ranch girls, Sarasota boys claim district crowns

The Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Riverview track teams competed in the Class 4A-District 8 meet April 20.

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AnnMarie Miller of Bradenton serves up omelettes to a table. Chef Jason Pantelis includes a piece of fruit on every plate, which cleanses the palate, he said.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 20, 2016
Leon’s House of Omelettes opens on State Road 70

The breakfast and lunch café offers home-style comfort food.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 20, 2016
Horses find home at Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary

Animals taken in are given a lifetime sanctuary.

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Richie Evers and Gene Sweeney, in back, and Garrett Lindgren and Mickey Quinn have been chosen to appear in the movie "The Perfect Day."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 20, 2016
The Perfect Day to be a star in Lakewood Ranch

Four Lakewood Ranch residents land roles in Christian film.

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Frank and Mary Ann Dorwart check out at table, which hides a wine rack, which will be raffled at the Tropical Nights fundraiser.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 20, 2016
The Wheels keep turning in Manatee County

Meals on Wheels Plus prepares for annual fundraiser

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One hundred and twenty rowers are expected to compete in the U.S. Olympic Rowing and Pararowing Trials April 21 through April 24 at Benderson Park. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 20, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

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Patriota, an Ibero-American gelding, was Robin Cain's first rescue.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 20, 2016
Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary offers Manatee County equine paradise

Longboat Key resident seeks grant to help run her 24-acre sanctuary.

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Lakewood Ranch junior Isabella Ortiz found a new family when she joined the Lakewood Ranch YMCA swim team as an eighth-grader.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 20, 2016
USA Swimming flushed by local YMCA

Lakewood Ranch Blackfins forced to find a new competitive environment.

  • East County
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Alex Kumar, Victoria Sinclair, Jonah Sinclair, Benjamin Varah, Madelyn Kumar and Cassandra Atzrodt addressed homelessness in their Community Problem Solving project. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 20, 2016
East County students' project sheds light on the 'invisible'

Teens address homelessness during problem-solving project.

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In the upcoming school year, balancing county classroom numbers, moving forward on plans to construct a new high school and improving school security are a few of the items on Dr. Diana Greene's to-do list.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 20, 2016
Manatee County School District needs more Greene

Superintendent says passing half-cent sales tax is key to funding better education.

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Haile Middle student Trevor Davis fine tunes a robot his group will bring to the VEX Worlds competition.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 20, 2016
Braden River High, Nolan and Haile middle students work with robots

Twelve East County students are competing at the VEX Worlds competition this week.

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Keri Cooper rides with her friend Jimmie Eatherly in her Panther Ridge neighborhood. Cooper rides with groups twice a week.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 20, 2016
Some say whoa to Helistop plans

Owners of the Concession Golf Club say use of the helistop would be minimal.

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A section of 44th Avenue has been constructed in East County. It starts north of Rosedale and heads east past Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 20, 2016
Commission's initiative leads to bond

A $36 million bond will help move the 44th Avenue East project forward.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 20, 2016
Cops Corner 4.17.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

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Hailey Brown is surrounded by four other generations of Manatee County residents, from left to right: her father, Russell Brown; great grandmother, Patricia Brown; great great grandmother Clara Ehrke; and grandfather, Curtis Brown.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 20, 2016
Brown family welcomes fifth generation

Hailey Georgina Brown was born March 29.

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