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Marisa Kaufman visited booths with Katie Minton.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Storm Festival

Haile Middle School students and their families gathered at the school Dec. 1, for the first Haile Storm Festival.

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The candle shop was just one of many in the town of Bethlehem.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: A Night in Bethlehem

The parking area of Living Lord Lutheran Church transformed into the streets of Bethlehem Dec. 1.

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Al and Ardie Baars enjoyed looking at all the handcrafted items.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Craft Sale

Horseshoe Cove residents welcomed the public to their community as they hosted their annual Christmas/Fine Arts Craft Sale Dec. 1.

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Runners of all ages participated in the event.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Jingle & Jog

Supporters of Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities rallied for individuals with special needs Dec. 1, during the 15th annual Jingle & Jog 5K event.

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  • November 30, 2012
Nov. 30: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories:Impact fees increasing, LBK resident calls for a new town commission perspective, Braden River high beats Venice high in ladies basketball and our Weekend Best Bets

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 30, 2012
Lady Pirates sail past Lady Indians

The Braden River High girls basketball team defeated Venice 59-45 Nov. 29.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 30, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Horseshoe Cove Craft Fair

This weekend's event features handmade crafts and other great gift items.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 29, 2012
Nov. 29: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Ringling Walmart appeal filed; Turner pushes for eased restrictions; County preps beach access for upgrade, and CDDs pass budget amendments

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2012
Ranch hospital gets early Christmas gift

The Payton Wright Foundation has donated $2,200 worth of gifts for the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2012
Boards pass budget amendments

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District boards today passed more than $120,000 in budget amendments.

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Lakewood Ranch High sophomore forward Tyler Gordon celebrates following her goal in the second half.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River at Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated rival Braden River 2-0 in a Class 4A-District 10 match Nov. 28. Talia Falco and Tyler Gordon each scored a goal for the Lady Mustangs. Megan Hardy and Lindsay Martinez were each credited with an assist.

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U.S. midfielder Christopher Lima brings the ball up the field during the first half of the U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team’s 4-4 draw against Brazil Nov. 28.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 NIKE International Friendlies

The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team battled Brazil to a 4-4 draw in the 2012 NIKE International Friendlies Nov. 28, at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch. Forward Rubio Rubin scored a pair of goals and also had a pair of assists to lead the way for the U.S. Alan Winn and Ahinga Selemani finished with a goal apiece. Christopher Lima and Corey Baird each had an assist. The U.S. will face Turkey at 5 p.m. Nov. 30 and Portugal at 5 p.m. Dec. 2.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 28, 2012
Nov. 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: European Focus store to close; NBA Cares to land in Lakewood; 2012 Holiday Gift Guide; and Danae's Daily Deals from www.deali-o.com

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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 28, 2012
SCF trustees name new interim president

State College of Florida trustees named Carol Probstfield, the school's vice president of business and administrative services, as interim president.

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  • November 28, 2012
Educational outreach

Students in Laurie Rahn's first-grade class at Willis Elementary School celebrated American Education Day Nov. 15, with a special visit from Hernando DeSoto Association Princess Alanna Massey.

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