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Savannah Hoffman and Ryelynn Brunner. Andrew Atkins
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 1, 2019
Students run Braden River Elementary for a day

Lakewood Ranch resident lands dream job, television debut.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairwomen Montana Taplinger and Nikki Sedacca
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 1, 2019
Ladies lunch with Ian Prosser

Lunch in the Gardens was held May 1 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Permitted temporary signs, such as these promoting recent open houses at a condo community on Gulf of Mexico Drive, are 1 square foot.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 1, 2019
Longboat points the way toward new sign rules

Real estate companies on the front line of batch of regulations based on size, number and location, not message.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 1, 2019
New amenity center opens at Shoreview at Waterside in Lakewood Ranch

Pulte opens new amenity center at Shoreview at Waterside in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 1, 2019
Sarasota residents gathered for Paws and Pints

The fundraiser, held at Calusa Brewing, benefitted The Humane Society of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith taught his daughter, Amanda Smith Tullidge, about the importance of giving at an early age.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man has special gift for giving

Lakewood Ranch man collects $25,025 from his neighbors to benefit Bradenton's Stillpoint House of Prayer.

  • East County
  • News
Dexter Carter won first place at the speech contest held at McNeal Elementary.
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 1, 2019
Speech contest winner shares lessons of empathy

Dexter Carter may be a small kid in fourth grade, but behind his thick, black-framed glasses is a boy who possesses wisdom beyond his years.

  • East County
  • Schools
Those who had a hand in the early stages of the project officially break ground.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 1, 2019
Seaward Development breaks ground on Gulfstream Avenue

The company will construct Epoch, an 18-story high-rise with views of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
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Second grader Rylan Post said her favorite part about manatees is that they have nails on their flippers. She's helped adopt eight of the manatees.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 1, 2019
Adopting Manatees in Manatee County

As of April 23, students adopted nearly 70 manatees between the two classes, meaning the students have raised about $1,400.

  • East County
  • Schools
Habitat for Humanity of Manatee County volunteers secure tresses for a new home under construction. Volunteers work in a variety of roles, whether building homes or helping with office work. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 1, 2019
Helping hand-ups at Habitat for Humanity of Manatee County

East County volunteers find value in supporting others.

  • East County
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    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 1, 2019
Market season winds down

Visitors to the farmers market had plenty of opportunities to enjoy themselves. They could do yoga, pet goats, fly kites, shop from any number of local vendors and enjoy dinner and music in the evening sun.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh, left, first suggests a millage reduction during an April 16 workshop on a proposed stormwater fee. She said a millage reduction should be considered to offset the fee.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 1, 2019
Tax break on horizon in Manatee County?

District commissioners suggests millage reduction.

  • East County
  • News
The graduating migrant students from Lakewood Ranch High School. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 1, 2019
Onward and upward at Lakewood Ranch High School

Migrant students overcome challenges to graduate.

  • East County
  • News
Volunteer Toni Muirhead and Peace Presbyterian Church pastor Rev. Elizabeth Deibert worked together to organize Peace Presbyterian Church's first Health and Wellness Fair.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 1, 2019
Peace of mind and body

Peace Presbyterian Church will hold its first Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 4.

  • East County
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New Lakewood Ranch coach Rashad West gives instructions to his team during spring practice. West said the Mustangs are using "training wheels" in practice for now.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 1, 2019
Area football teams use spring practice to implement new strategies

Teams will get three weeks of practice before their spring games.

  • East County
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