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Sophomore Amanda Rak pitched a complete game, allowing one unearned run on six hits while striking out six.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY Lakewood Ranch vs. Tampa Sickles

Lakewood Ranch defeated Tampa Sickles 9-1 in the Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinals April 25.

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Lakewood Ranch senior Olivia Ortiz receives the handoff from her younger sister Julia during the 4x800 relay.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 3A-Region 3 Track Meet

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota High boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 3A-Region 3 meet April 25, at Charlotte High.

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The cast reacts to the announcement made by the Herald, Jackson Helwege, that the Prince is giving a ball.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cinderella at Nolan Middle School

Students at Nolan Middle School performed the musical Cinderella Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27.

  • East County
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Lannie Hough Jr. of Tampa-based Carlton Fields filed the suit on KB Home’s behalf in Manatee County Circuit Court April 23.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • April 27, 2013
Willowbrook developer KB Home files suit against subcontractors

KB Home, developer of the troubled Willowbrook condominium community in East County, filed a lawsuit against the subcontractors it hired to build the homes April 23.

  • East County
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Angela Gischer dances with Jesse Miller
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Night of the Stars

More than 500 people took part in the Night of the Stars prom at Woodland Community Church. The theme for this year's prom was Arabian Nights.

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Kevin and Missy Cooper celebrate a backyard makeover
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 26, 2013
April 26: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Development could cost the city; Weekend Best Bets; and Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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  • Josh Siegel
  • April 26, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Lakewood Ranch Communities' Moonlight Movie

Moviegoers can bring chairs and blankets and sit down in front of a huge inflatable screen showing "Hotel Transylvania" at the Moonlight Movie hosted by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.

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Colony settlement talks continue - learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 25, 2013
April 25: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Colony settlement talks continue; Woman's Exchange plans its expansion; Lakewood Ranch Main Street repainting

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Braden River senior Dylan Lee, center, is congratulated following his solo home run in the bottom of the first inning.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Charlotte

Braden River High senior Brooks Norton pitched a complete game shutout, leading the Pirates to a 3-0 victory over Charlotte in the Class 7A-District 11 quarterfinals April 23.

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The Starbucks on Main Street is getting painted this week. Stores will stay open during the painting process.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • April 25, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Main Street gets repainting

Part of routine maintenance to the exterior of individual businesses, the painting began April 1 and the process will take four to six months.

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  • April 25, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Sailors earn berth in regional tourney; Lady Rams' season ends in semifinals

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Sarasota County Sheriff's Department searches for a wallet thief - learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 24, 2013
April 24: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Deputies seek wallet thief; Residents debate groin control; SPORTING CHANCE: Ed Fallon; Season extends past Easter on St. Armands

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John Cortese, Dr. Heather Crawford, Dari Oglesby and Emma (an Honor Rescue dog the Crawford family adopted in February). Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
'Paws' for a donation

Every year Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness, P.A., selects a charity during each quarter to which to donate funds collected from its Gifts of Health promotion.

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In a 4-1 vote, city commissioners approved an ordinance prohibiting people from panhandling along a public road.
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  • April 24, 2013
April 24: Morning Headlines

Morning Headlines: City of Sarasota commission approves anti-panhandling ordinance; Sarasota County Commission continues Walmart talks

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Arts organization inspires creativity

At the April 4 opening reception for the "East Meets West" exhibit at ArtCenter Manatee, Joan Brummer, president of Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch, presented a check to Carla Nierman, ACM executive director.

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