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Photo courtesy of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 12, 2016
UPDATE: I-75 in Sarasota County reopens after morning crash

A dump truck overturned and caught fire; the driver escaped with no injury.

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Hungary's Peter Nagy won a thrilling three-set tiebreaker in his final qualifying match April 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 11, 2016
Sarasota Open's main draw gets underway

The 2016 White Sands Realty/Joey Gratton Sarasota Open will continue through April 17.

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Dr. Diana Greene has been the superintendent of the Manatee County School District for nearly a year.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 11, 2016
Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene receives one-year review

The Manatee County School Board gave the superintendent 'Above Expectations' ratings.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 11, 2016
Lakewood gears up for coed summer hoops camp

Lakewood Ranch High will hold its annual summer basketball camp for four weeks.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 9, 2016
East County puts 'my' in hometown fest

The event raised funds for the Sertoma Club and other charities.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 9, 2016
Dogs guide fundraising efforts

The first-time Lakewood Ranch walkathon raised more than $120,000 for Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch walks for diabetes research

The JDRF Walk to Cure raised more than $183,000.

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  • April 8, 2016
East County weather page photo: April 7

Susan DeVictor submitted this photo of a sandhill crane feeding its chicks on Hidden River Trail in Lakewood Ranch.

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Clam chowder is among the lineup of foods representative of the Midwest, West Coast and other areas within the United States to be served at My Hometown Fest.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 8, 2016
WEEKEND BEST BET: My Hometown Fest

The inaugural event introduces attendees to foods representative of different areas within the United States.

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The meeting was held at the county's administrative building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 8, 2016
Long Bar Pointe lawsuit reaches settlement

The agreement ends a 2-year-old dispute.

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FDOT officials still anticipate the Diverging Diamond Interchange project to be completed by fall 2017.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 7, 2016
FDOT announces detours, delays for I-75 and University Parkway

Because of the construction on the Diverging Diamond Interchange, drivers must take Exit 210 rather than 213 if driving overnight.

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The restaurant's interior features Peruvian wood accents. Photo credit: Brasa & Pisco.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 7, 2016
Peruvian restaurant opens on University Parkway

Brasa & Pisco offers a modern twist on cuisine and craft drinks.

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The run will start at Manatee Technical College's east campus. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2016
Torch Run lights way for Special Olympics

The Lakewood Ranch run will be held April 9.

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Braden River seniors Kylie Toler, Kally Martin, Linda Ross and Bethaney Keen played their final regular season game April 6. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2016
Braden River closes out regular season with win

The Braden River softball team beat Venice 10-4 April 6 on Senior Night.

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Lakewood Ranch catcher Maddie Biggs, left, will be one of two seniors honored on Senior Night April 7 when the Mustangs host North Port.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2016
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