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“It’s the least we can do,” said Julie Schmidt of showing her patriotism. -
Paul and Cheryl Bertolino enjoyed watching the parade with their grandson, Caiden. -
WWII and Korean War veteran George Cumming passed out poppies to bystanders after the parade. -
Memorial Day is the favorite holiday of 7-year-old Madison Egan. -
After the parade, VFW 12055 Commander-elect George Johnston told the crowd about the history of Memorial Day. -
Abigail Kelley, 5, who came with her grandma, Teresa Consolvo, waived in honor of her dad, a Marine. -
Veteran Terry Longpre collected items for soldiers on behalf of Manatees Operation Troop Support. -
The Lakewood Ranch High School Marching Band provided music for the parade. -
Jaden Rizzolo, 6, came out with her mom, Michele, and younger brother, Tre. -
Parade organizer John Breiner, right, and veteran Gene Sweeney were eager to greet parade attendees.
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22 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance May Morning Express Networking Social - SCF "How SCF Supports Local Business"
7:30 am - 9:00 am - May
26 Tribute to Heroes Parade - Main St LWR
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
28 Braden River Soccer Club Try-outs
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29 LWRBA May Membership Lunch
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Ranch rallies against cancer
05/15/13
East County residents will rally to fight cancer Saturday, May 18, as the American Cancer Society hosts its annual Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life event at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. -
Barista pours on fun for daughters
05/15/13
State Road 70 Starbucks barista and East County resident Cyndee Vanderford showed her daughters the world of lattes and mochas for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day April 25. -
Troop plants Freedom's courtyard
05/15/13
Girls in Girl Scouts Junior Troop 181, at Freedom Elementary School, recently earned their Bronze Award by researching and planting the back of the school’s courtyard.
