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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2012
'Grand Challenge' reaps big rewards

A monthlong food drive of The Food Bank of Manatee has netted 21 tons of food and $39,000 in cash.

  • East County
  • News
Eat Here opened the doors of its downtown Sarasota location last year to high praise from local food critics.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 1, 2012
County reviews permit for new Village restaurant

Sarasota County staff are inspecting plans for a $307,000 building alteration for a new Eat Here location in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2012
Former NBA referee to share on PTS

East County resident Bob Delaney today will speak on post traumatic stress disorder.

  • East County
  • News
Luis de Jesus, of Pincher's Crab Shack, prepared ribs for the crowd.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Grill masters face off

East County residents flocked Sept. 29, to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for the plaza's fourth annual BBQ Cook-off event.

  • East County
  • News
Pilar Guillen pulls monofilament out of a tree on Siesta Key Saturday, Sept. 29 during the third annual Sarasota Bay Watch monofilament clean up.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Watch Monofilament Clean Up

Sarasota Bay Watch held their third annual monofilament clean up Saturday, Sept. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A motorcycle driver, Ronald Ochoa, 31, of Sarasota, died at the scene of the crash. The four occupants of a Nissan were taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 30, 2012
Police investigate fatal crash on Ringling Bridge

Witnesses told police that prior to the crash the motorcycle had been traveling at a high rate of speed, weaving in and out of traffic, eastbound approaching the John Ringling Causeway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River lost 29-14 in its Homecoming game. Watch video of the eventful night.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 30, 2012
VIDEO: Braden River Homecoming

Braden River High football fell to Port Charlotte 29-14 in its Homecoming game Sept. 28. Sam Peacock and Madison Daunt were chosen as Braden River king and queen.

  • East County
  • Sports
Billy Lehman and Carlos Fuentes made sure to bring props to the Homecoming Dance Sept. 27.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BRHS Homecoming Events

Students at Braden River High School brandished their school spirit Sept. 24 to Sept. 29, as they celebrated Homecoming Week.

  • East County
  • News
Mia Lin had fun with her mother, Dr. Nikki Lin, center, and grandparents Dolly and Dr. Eugene Usberghi.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Health & Wellness Expo

East County residents flocked Sept. 29, to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, as Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. hosted its annual "Embrace a Life of Health and Wellness" Expo

  • East County
  • News
Mike and Sandy Albano with Julie and Ian Cutmore
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 29, 2012
Second Annual Payton Wright Foundation Gala featuring Michael Israel

Second Annual Payton Wright Foundation Gala featuring Michael Israel

  • Black Tie
Carmen Senchyshyn with her dog, Molly McMuffin, 8, and Karen Tranter with her dog, Lexi Noel, 8, Friday, Sept. 28 during the pet blessing ceremony at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Osprey.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Blessing of the Animals at Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Many members of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel congregation in Osprey brought their dogs, cats, hermit crabs and hamsters to be blessed Friday, Sept. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 5K portion of the race started at 8 a.m. sharp.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Run to Live

Runners in the Run to Live 5K found a scenic route through Schroeder-Manatee Ranch-owned land in Lakewood Ranch as they raced to support The Center for Building Hope this morning.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By John Ewing
  • September 28, 2012
St. Armands Circle -- electrified!

St. Armands Circle -- electrified!

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Kimberly Braun
  • September 28, 2012
Rain, rain, come my way

Rain, rain, come my way

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Sophomore wide receiver Justin Ross carried the ball eight times for 23 yards.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 28, 2012
Braden River comes up short against Port Charlotte

The Braden River High football team fell to Port Charlotte 29-14 in its Homecoming game tonight.

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  • Sports
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