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The Tampa Tide went 5-0 throughout the tournament, defeating the Airo Athletics 10-1 to capture the Sandlott 12U Wood Bat World Series Championship.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 7, 2012
Extra Innings Sarasota hosts Wood Bat World Series

Extra Innings Sarasota hosted the 12U Wood Bat World Series July 26-29 in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 6, 2012
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Premier offers athletic opportunities to more than 1,200 children per week in sports such as lacrosse, football, soccer, frisbee and cross country.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2012
St. Stephens, Premier Sports form partnership

Saint Stephens Episcopal School today was named the official education provider for Premier Sports Campus.

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  • August 6, 2012
Sheriff named to Florida sheriffs' board

Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube has been named to the Florida Sheriffs Association's Board of Directors.

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The meeting will be held at 9 a.m. in the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2012
Manatee County commission to discuss Baker Act and detox service

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

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Lacy Janson tied for 15th place in the women's pole vault qualifier. File photo.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 6, 2012
Sarasota native makes Olympic debut

Sarasota native Lacy Janson cleared 14 feet, 5 ¼ inches to tie for 15th place in the women's pole vault qualifier Aug. 4.

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Jeff Horton enjoyed potato chips with members of his family, Courtney and Andrew Benear, who were visiting from Michigan.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Overcast skies and chances of rain didn't keep East County residents from flocking to Lakewood Ranch Main Street Aug. 3, for the plaza's monthly Music on Main concert, which featured the Billy Rice Band.

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  • August 3, 2012
Man critically injured in crash

Bradenton resident Richard Olsson, 57, was transported to Blake Trauma Center following a noontime acident.

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  • August 3, 2012
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  • August 3, 2012
Medical Center to add pediatric unit, emergency care

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center will open a pediatric unit this fall, staffed with a full-time pediatric emergency room physician.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2012
BRE hosting 'Uniform Fair'

Braden River Elementary is hosting its annual uniform fair today and Saturday.

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Alyssa Mercado, Cameron Holding and Eloy Serrata eagerly watched the competitions.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Olympic adventures at camp

Children participating in Kiddie Academy's Camp Adventure donned their Olympic spirit this week, participating in Olympic themed competitions, including relay races, long jump, three-legged races and more.

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  • August 2, 2012
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Six-year-old Sam Barr did not drop the ball he had to carry through part of the obstacle course relay event.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Risen Savior VBS

More than 80 children this week are participating in Risen Savior Lutheran Church's "Back to Jerusalem" Vacation Bible School.

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Todd Buchman, of Aqua Plumbing & Air, exchanged information with other participants.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Speed Networking

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance gathered at the Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch Aug. 1 for a speed networking event and to celebrate the Holiday Inn brand's 60th anniversary.

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