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River Club’s Brad Schrameck, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2005, plays the piano, one of his favorite hobbies.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 27, 2017
When positivity killed Parkinson's

East County couple embraces diagnosis through self-made support group.

  • East County
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The School District of Manatee County has released make-up times due to Hurricane Irma.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 27, 2017
Hurricane's impact makes school days longer in Manatee County

Changes also will affect the start of students' Thanksgiving vacation.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • September 27, 2017
Columbia owners buy Harbour Square

Property is next to site of former Pattigeorge's Restaurant, which group already owns.

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Preliminary designs feature a central courtyard and a traffic circle for the new center.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • September 27, 2017
Ringling updates Longboat arts center project

The center hopes to have designs finalized by the early next year.

  • Longboat Key
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Chef Jet Tila with Dr. Joann Barrett and Stephanie Sassetti’s eighth-grade science class following a cooking lesson.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 27, 2017
Jet Tila cooks up excitement

Celebrity chef sparks interest in science and cooking at the Out-of-Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Katie Johns
  • September 27, 2017
Room to ride: Cycling brings controversy to Longboat Key

Drivers should give bikers three feet of distance on GMD, but some cyclists say that doesn't happen.

  • Longboat Key
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Local agencies worked to keep residents and visitors informed through Hurricane Irma by sending information straight to them, through social media.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 27, 2017
For local agencies during Irma, social media was crucial

City and county leaders found Twitter, Facebook a direct connection to a population that needed hurricane updates.

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FISA President Jean-Christophe Rolland held a round-table discussion with media Sept. 27.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 27, 2017
World Rowing Championships: Day Four

FISA president says Sarasota venue 'amazing' so far.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • September 27, 2017
Software business considers Longboat

An out-of-state software company may relocate to the island as part of the state's Qualified Target Industry program.

  • Longboat Key
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East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Lee Whitehurst pulls out plans for Station 2 at the future site for Station 7. The fire district will have to select and architect and engineer for the project, but the facilities could be similar.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 27, 2017
East County fire district ready for growth

East Manatee Fire Rescue budgets for design of new fire station.

  • East County
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The playground shade structure, pictured behind, was slashed by vandals. Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 supervisors hope forthcoming policies will reduce vandalism.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 27, 2017
Lakewood Ranch supervisors focus on security

Lakewood Ranch CDD 4 may add a gate, change parking policies at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
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Country Meadows' Stacy Nale, 51, said she appreciates it more now she is a student again.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 27, 2017
Go back to school with class at MTC in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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East County resident and Survivors in Sync dragon boat racer Pat Van Stedum and World Rowing Championship Manager of Programming and Special Events Stephanie Manzano are eager to put international attention on breast cancer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 27, 2017
Rowing championship adds breast cancer focus

Last day of 2017 World Rowing Championships will have a health and wellness theme.

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Mayor Terry Gans (second from left) speaks with Town Manager Dave Bullock (far left) and other members of the Town Commission during a recent meeting.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • September 26, 2017
Town approves general fund budget

Millage rate, revenues and expenditures all remain similar to last year's levels.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • September 26, 2017
Commission proposes bond for fire station upgrades

Bond would pay for renovation of the town's north station and a rebuild of the south station.

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