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A Manatee County Sheriff's Office detective was arrested on Wednesday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 12, 2018
Manatee County Sheriff's Office detective arrested

Sheriff's Office reports 33 incidents of fraud.

  • East County
  • News
Beginning Dec. 10, Frontier will fly to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 12, 2018
Frontier adds Atlanta to its destinations from SRQ

Like its new service to Philadelphia and Cleveland, low-cost airline plans to launch Atlanta on Dec. 10.

  • Sarasota
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Dexter Trombetta, 6, uses pennies to decorate his car, and says that he wants to work on his car when he gets back home because one of the pennies fell off in the race.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 12, 2018
Seniors bring Scouts up to speed in Lakewood Ranch

Inspired Living hosts Cub Scout troop

  • East County
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Jim Clabaugh and John Shkor stand outside model home at The Preserve.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 12, 2018
Two developments bring new single-family home options to Longboat

The Preserve and Banyan Village Estates under construction on island's north end.

  • Longboat Key
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Butterflies are released at the closing ceremonies for all of the loved ones lost to suicide. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 12, 2018
Run for their lives at Nathan Benderson Park

Life;Story 5K and 10K event raises money to benefit Centerstone.

  • East County
  • News
Ava Phillips, a first-grader, and Bradenton's Lynn Steiner see each other all the time, but it's still special for grandparents day.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 12, 2018
A grand time at school in Lakewood Ranch

Braden River Elementary hosts Grandparents Luncheon.

  • East County
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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 12, 2018
Levels of dead sea life fall off on Longboat

Red tide concentrations have trended down this month, as have cleanup needs.

  • Longboat Key
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Erna Munsell loves the Puppies with Purpose visits, but she also enjoys her daughter's pets. Her last dog was a "small throw-away dog" she had for 15 years. His name was Bo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 12, 2018
Puppy love unleashed in Lakewood Ranch

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue pups paired with elderly.

  • East County
  • News
Soccer players push a vehicle out of the mud from a parking area at Premier Sports Campus Aug. 2, during the Tampa Bay Labor Day Tournament . Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 12, 2018
Lakewood Ranch park becomes Spin City at tournament

Manatee County will sink funds into temporary parking fix at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
Even Hotels housekeeper Vicki Jimenez prepares a room for the next guest.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 12, 2018
Hotels check in to growth in Manatee

More hotels scheduled to open in East County.

  • East County
  • News
This map shows the overall Premier site, which includes the new 75 acres (red), 127-acre Premier Sports Campus (light pink) and addition 36 acres purchased in December (rose).
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 12, 2018
County buys more Lakewood Ranch land

The $4.66 purchase of 75 acres in Lakewood Ranch may lead to government services hub.

  • East County
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The city is reviewing messages dating back to September 2012 as part of an investigation of City Manager Tom Barwin's email use.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 11, 2018
City releases first batch of city manager emails

An attorney for City Manager Tom Barwin said an initial review does not suggest Barwin conducted substantive city business via private email, though critics see issues.

  • Sarasota
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The property being purchased is north of Premier Sports Campus. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 11, 2018
Manatee County buys land for Lakewood Ranch government services hub

Manatee Commissioners approved the $4.6 million purchase of 75 acres north of Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 11, 2018
Remembering 9/11 at USF Sarasota-Manatee

USF Sarasota-Manatee held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony to honor victims, heroes and first-responders.

  • Sarasota
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This aerial shows the State Road 70 and Interstate 75 interchange as it currently exists. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 11, 2018
FDOT holds pre-construction meeting for State Road 70-I-75 interchange

Bradenton interchange construction to start Oct. 8.

  • East County
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