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District 72 State Representative candidate Liz Alpert with Mathew Wilson
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Luncheon

Incumbent State Representatives and their challengers faced off at the regular Tiger Bay Club luncheon Thursday, Sept. 6 at Michael's on East. Senator Lisa Carlton moderated the event before guests enjoyed a meal.

  • Sarasota
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Patti and Ron Nelson ate with their grandson, Blake Nelson.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Goodies with Grandparents

Children at Kiddie Academy celebrated their grandparents Sept. 7, with a special Goodies with Grandparents event in honor of Grandparent's Day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
As customers made their way into the store they were given a lei and a shopping cart.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Opening Day at Trader Joe's

Hundreds of people lined up outside of Trader Joe's Friday, Sept. 7 to be part of the opening day celebration of the new store. People traveled from all over to stock up on some of their favorite Trader Joe's items including Joe's O's and Charles Shaw wine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrested Jeremiah Lee, 30, at 2:18 a.m. Sept. 7, at the Burger King parking lot located at 6504 State Road 64 East, Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 7, 2012
Grand theft suspect nabbed at Burger King

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Jeremiah Lee early this morning.

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • September 6, 2012
Looking ahead to the Sarasota Chalk Festival

Looking ahead to the Sarasota Chalk Festival

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • September 6, 2012
Oasis Café: doing breakfast right!

Oasis Café: doing breakfast right!

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  • September 6, 2012
Coastline Volleyball's mini club season underway

Coastline Volleyball's mini club season started Sept. 5 at VolleyFit Sports Academy,

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Lady Pirates sail past Lady Cougars

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Cardinal Mooney 26-24, 25-21 and 25-15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Join Mallory Gnaegy and Danae DeShazer as they report today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 6, 2012
Sept. 6: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Mustangs win quad match

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team improved to 4-0 with victories over Bradenton Christian, Sarasota Christian and Braden River Sept. 5 at Rosedale Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Bulldogs teams earn victories

The East Manatee Bulldogs Mitey Mite, Pee Wee and Junior Midget and Midget teams all earned victories Sept. 1.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
EMB Tiny Mite team beats Wildcats

The East Manatee Bulldog Tiny Mite team defeated the Hardee Wildcats 24-6 Sept. 1.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Lakewood Ranch boys golf team wins season opener

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 308 to win its season opener Sept. 1 at Prestwick Country Club in Daytona Beach.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Lady Thunder fall in fifth game

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team fell to the Tampa Bay HEAT 11-25, 25-23, 25-13, 21-25, 15-11 Sept. 4.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Mustangs swim past Manta Rays

The Lakewood Ranch High swim team defeated Lemon Bay 231-187 to win its first meet of the season Aug. 30.

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