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Denver Inopiquez, a Marine Corps veteran and Manatee Technical College barbering student cuts Bradenton resident Joe Brice's hair during the 21st annual Manatee County Stand Down.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • November 6, 2019
Career marine adjusts to new life in Lakewood Ranch

Marine Corps veteran adjusting to life in Lakewood Ranch after 21 years in the military

  • East County
  • News
Senior Raisa Matin and juniors Paige Forrest and Fred Rios help to construct the growth chamber used for the Growing Beyond Earth project at Braden River High School. About 140 students will be participating in the NASA project.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 6, 2019
Braden River High School project is out of this world

Braden River High School agriculture project helps NASA scientists through Growing Beyond Earth program

  • East County
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Emerald Harbor canals are wider than average.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 6, 2019
Town considers update to rules governing docks

Issue of access through narrower waterways forms basis for offsetting proposal.

  • Longboat Key
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The Pirates take the field.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2019
Pirates play best football in advance of playoffs

Braden River may be peaking at the right time.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jayden Green. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 6, 2019
Star on the rise at Braden River High School

Sophomore wins Braden River Idol with original song

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch wideout Michael Cucci celebrates with Chris Austion after a Cucci touchdown.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs look to build off winning season

Year one under coach Rashad West was a success.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alina Petkov made Amelia Earhart reappear during her boo-ography report. Earhart disappeared in 1937.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 6, 2019
Gullett Elementary students bring history to life

Historical figures haunt Gullett Elementary for boo-ography reports

  • East County
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Emily Massengale.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Emily Massengale

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks the difficulty of backstroke and the area she has improved the most.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High School Dean Thomas Bellantonio and Lakewood Ranch High School teacher Tommy Cuervo enjoy getting students excited about their school.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2019
There's pep in every step for Lakewood Ranch duo

Tommy Cuervo, Thomas Bellantonio bolster spirit at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • News
A crew from HP Communications works on installing a small cell pole along Lakewood Ranch Boulevard at Players Drive.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch gets cellular upgrades with small cell technology

Verizon, AT&T invest in small cell technology in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Residences at the Green Community Manager Fiona Peters is pleased resident Chip Eggerton is enjoying his new home.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2019
Apartments open at The Green in Lakewood Ranch

Residences at the Green apartments open in Lakewood Ranch behind Earth Fare.

  • East County
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Senior Madison Facciolla talks to volunteer George Kruse about possible insurance options.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High School students learn financial realities

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors get a glimpse into life as an adult through Big Bank Theory program

  • East County
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Cliff Roles is one of eight local photographers whose work is featured in “The Fence” exhibit through Feb. 8 at Nathan Benderson Park. He captured this image in Iceland.
    By
  • Abby Weingarten
  • November 6, 2019
‘The Fence’ exhibit showcases local and national photography

North America’s largest photo exhibit comes to Benderson Park, where it features work from several locals.

  • Arts + Culture
Mar Vista offers a view of Sarasota Bay shaded by live oak trees — perfect for day or night.
    By
  • Su Byron
  • November 6, 2019
Dine on the waterfront to enjoy the cool weather

November in the Sunshine State is definitely cool. Alfresco dining by the water is as cool as it gets.

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Two Marines have carried this flag to Vietnam, Philippines, Guam, Qatar, Israel, Jordan, Okinawa, South Korea DMZ and Iraq.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 6, 2019
Veterans Day 2019: Thank you for your service

On the eve of Veterans Day, a personal story and gratitude to those who serve.

  • Longboat Key
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