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Alyssa Moreford, Kaitlin Bohan and Rhiannon Jacobsen won first-place at the Manatee County History Fair Feb. 11.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 2, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High students team up on projects

Three students combine talents to earn county and statewide recognition.

  • East County
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Avery Kotlarczyk carries Leah Dakin during human (piggyback) barrel racing at the Ag. Olympics Feb. 23.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 2, 2016
East County FFA celebration triggers horseplay

Schools celebrate National FFA Week with games and food.

  • East County
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The garden will stretch across the front of Braden River Elementary.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 2, 2016
Braden River Elementary to open edible garden

New trees and plants will greet students at front of the East County school.

  • East County
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Lorraine Road, which is unpaved south of University Parkway, will become a four-lane road that connects to Fruitville Road.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2016
SMR digs new territory

SMR begins Waterside, its first major residential project in Sarasota County this month.

  • East County
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Nick Rego stuffs a participant bag for the Take Stock in Children 10K/5K.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2016
Stock rises with race entries

Annual Take Stock Fun Run feeds funds into scholarship and mentorship programs.

  • East County
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Aquatic Systems District Manager Jeff Whaley listens to resident concerns about lily pad growth.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 2, 2016
Tara Preserve seeks better financial plan

Chairman says CDD has veered from its five-year budget and needs a return to that strategy.

  • East County
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Ginger and Melanie O'Connor
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  • Jack Short
  • March 1, 2016
Mother, daughter team to open boutique near St. Armand’s Circle

Apricot Lane Boutique will offer clothing, gifts and jewelry for women of all ages.

  • Sarasota
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The city is working on design plans in an effort to make Fruitville Road a more pedestrian-friendly street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 1, 2016
City shares makeover options for Fruitville Road

At a workshop tonight, city staff will discuss potential plans to improve Fruitville Road — which could include a reduction to two lanes and a series of roundabouts.

  • Sarasota
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Wawa is known for the quality of its food and its fan following.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 1, 2016
New Wawa slated for State Road 64, Upper Manatee River Road

Manatee County received an application for the popular gas station Feb. 4.

  • East County
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Master Gardener Lori Walker holds a meeting on site with participants. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2016
Lakewood Ranch community garden sprouts

Already 15 plots have been reserved.

  • East County
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Dr. Matt Nessetti, Dr. Doris Ramirez Nessetti, Dr. Irv Becker and Physician Assistant Anne Marie Dozier
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 1, 2016
Longboat Key medical center sets opening date

The Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living will open March 31, at the Centre Shops.

  • Longboat Key
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Kelly and Tony Barrett stand behind Marines veteran Jamison Ellismore, who was presented with a $3,000 check by Heroes Welcome Home to pay closing costs on his home.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 29, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Heroes Party at the Ranch makes its second run

  • East County
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New Pass
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  • Jack Short
  • February 29, 2016
U.S. Coast Guard rules New Pass unsafe

Until dredging is complete, the Coast Guard said too much of New Pass is too shallow to navigate safely.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 29, 2016
ManaSota 88 sues Sarasota County over Whole Foods approval

The not-for-profit pins the county for alleged inconsistency with the comprehensive plan.

  • East County
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Braden River Middle students competed against Haile, Nolan and other middle schools from across the county and state.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 29, 2016
East County middle and high schools dominate TSA

At the state TSA Conference, Braden River High and Haile Middle took first in their divisions.

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Leighton Paul (right), pictured here during the FHSAA Class 5A-Region 3 final May 14 against Gulf Coast, was Braden River's leadoff hitter this season. She went 0-for-3 in the state semifinals against Niceville.
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