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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 13, 2012
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 13, 2012
Bradenton man missing

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is looking for Christopher Babauta, 28.

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After attending the University of Houston's Prospect Camp, The Out-of-Door Academy sophomores Desmond Lindsey and Tyler Dietrich both verbally committed to play baseball for the Cougars this past week.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 13, 2012
Pair of Thunder sophomores commit to Houston

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomores Tyler Dietrich and Desmond Lindsey both verbally committed to play baseball for the University of Houston this past week.

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  • August 13, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Matt Farhat

Lakewood Ranch resident Matt Farhat likes to showcase his Lebanese heritage with his cooking.

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Catherine Sanchez, 14, smiled big as she went down the zip line.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Camp Honi Hanta

Local girl scouts are spending the weekend exploring the great outdoors during the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida's Environmental Workshop, at Camp Honi Hanta.

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  • August 10, 2012
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  • By Steve Whidden
  • August 10, 2012
Golf Tips: Find YOUR Percentage To More Consistent Golf

One of the most over used reasons for hitting a bad shot I hear from students is that they "swung too fast."

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 10, 2012
Tennis Series heads to Payne Park

The Totally Tennis Exhibition Series will continue at 10 a.m. Aug. 19 at the Payne Park Tennis Center, 2050 Adams Lane, Sarasota.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 10, 2012
LRLL registration upcoming

Lakewood Ranch Little League will hold registration for the Fall 2012 season, which begins Sept. 10, from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 17 and 24 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 18 and 25 at the Lakewood Ranch Ballpark adjacent to Lakewood Ranch High School.

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  • August 10, 2012
Miss Manatee Softball announces registration dates

Miss Manatee Softball will hold registration for the upcoming fall season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 18; 6-8 p.m. Aug. 24; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Miss Manatee Softball Complex located at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

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Samantha Haga came out to support her mom, Karen Haga, the event's beneficiary. They are pictured with friends, Drs. Sheryl and Jason Okuhara.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Charity Bartending Night

Employees of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center gathered Aug. 9, at the Polo Grill and Bar, for the restaurant's Charity Bartending Night. The event benefited hospital employee Karen Haga, who is battling cancer.

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  • August 10, 2012
Donation aides Dream Oaks Camp

The Peace River Electric Cooperative's "Operation Round Up" charitable foundation recently donated $3,200 to Dream Oaks Camp, a camp for children with special needs and chronic illnesses.

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  • August 10, 2012
Bobcat spotted in Lakewood Ranch

East County resident Tim Cunningham recently spotted this bobcat on Honeysuckle Trail, near the Riverwalk Grove community.

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  • August 10, 2012
Mixon's gives away ice cream

Now through Aug. 15, Mixon Fruit Farms will be giving away a free ice cream cone to any child 12 years and younger who comes to the store and recites the "Pledge of Allegiance."

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  • August 9, 2012
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