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Brandi Witman has always had a love for teaching, even when she was a child.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 18, 2015
Gullett teacher named Educator of the Year

As a child, Brandi Witman knew she wanted to be a teacher. After just four years teaching at Gullett Elementary, she received the Educator of the Year award.

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Robert Smith brings 20 years of emergency management experience to his new role as the county's Public Safety Director.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 17, 2015
County hires new safety official

Robert Smith plans to utilize past emergency management experience as Manatee County's new Public Safety Director

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Don Engelberger and Lorraine McNab are ready for the silent auction.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 14, 2015
For the Love of the Game Dinner and Silent Auction

Event celebrates sports, Braden River High School

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Heidi Stimac, Laurin Thorne and Holly Henry catch their breathe after swimming the first part of the course.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 14, 2015
Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon

Athletes run, swim and ride

  • East County
  • Sports
Eleven-year-old Buttercup and her owner, Ronna Williams, participated in the Lucky Dog Parade.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 14, 2015
Irish Celtic Festival

Irish festival creates a sea of green

  • East County
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Vicki Reuter walks for Patti Saunders, who she pushed during the walk.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 14, 2015
MS Walk 2015

Community makes strides against MS

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

Tara hosted its Fashion with a Flair Fashion Show.

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Nathan Parker and Jenna Smith show off their Irish pride alongside 5-year-old Jack.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 13, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Irish Celtic Festival

Festival celebrates green, white and orange

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Manatee Admirals celebrate defeating the East Miami Mutts Feb. 21 and Feb. 22 in a best-of-three series by taking the first two games by scores of 10-1 and 8-1, respectively.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 13, 2015
Ice Makers

For the Admirals, winning the Lightning Cup was the goal. The East County team now wants a title.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale PINK golf event

Rosedale Ladies Golf Association members this weekend will raise more than $15,000 for breast cancer research.

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  • March 13, 2015
East County Cops Corner 3.12.2015

Please enjoy this week's issue of Cops Corner

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This home at 12603 Elgin Terrace has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,297 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.32 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 13, 2015
Country Club Village home sells for $1.32 million

Country Club Village home sells for $1.32 million

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2015
FDOT gives green light to Rye Road roundabout

FDOT officials say a roundabout at Rye Road and State Road 64 is a feasible option.

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2015
East County teacher receives award for excellence

B.D. Gullett Elementary teacher Brandi Witman receives Educator of the Year award at annual awards ceremony

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  • Kat Wingert
  • March 12, 2015
LWR Community Fund celebrates GALentine's Day

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund and Northern Trust held the third annual ladies-only celebration honoring the philanthropic members of local women’s giving circles

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