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This Country Club of Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,304 square feet of living area, sold for $900,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 7, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Country Club home tops weekly sales

Two homes in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch top all transactions in this week's real estate. John and Joanne Zarrella sold their home at 13605 Legends Walk Terrace to Scott and Laura Richards, of Hinsdale, Ill., for $900,000.

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Barbara Birkenberger took this sunset photo from her backyard in River Landings Bluff.
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  • March 7, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Barbara Birkenberger took this sunset photo from her backyard in River Landings Bluff.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 6, 2012
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Bob Kessler, Clay Graham, Larry Wade and Bob Thompson, pictured with two-time Heisman trophy winner Archie Griffin, center, all hail from Zanesville, Ohio.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Archie Griffin Celebrity Golf Classic

More than one hundred golfers hit the course for the annual Archie Griffin Celebrity Golf Classic March 5-6 at The Concession Golf Club. Each of the 21 foursomes was paired up with a celebrity golfer, including two-time Heisman trophy winner Archie Griffin, Detroit Lions players Calvin Johnson and Ndamukong Suh and former NFL running back Robert Smith, among others. Proceeds from the event, which was hosted by the Concession Charities, will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 6, 2012
Planning Commission to consider development

The Manatee County Planning Commission will meet at 9 a.m. March 8.

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  • March 5, 2012
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  • March 5, 2012
Sheriff's office seeks help in robbery case

Detectives of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office now are seeking help in identifying a vehicle suspected for a robbery that occurred in January.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 5, 2012
Toronto-based company establishes U.S. headquarters in Lakewood Ranch

Hot Brands International, a restaurant company, has established U.S. Headquarters in Lakewood Ranch.

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M&I Wealth Management played Wildcat Polo, Sunday, March 4, out at the Sarasota Polo Grounds. Wildcat Polo won.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pirates at Polo

The Bright House Networks presented the Wayne Brown 8 Goal Tournament, Sunday, March 4, out at the Sarasota Polo Grounds. The tailgate theme was "Pirates at Polo".

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 5, 2012
Students released from hospital shortly after crash

Eight students from Freedom Elementary School were transported to the hospital March 2, after a vehicle collided with the bus in which they were riding.

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The drive, for which formal dresses, shoes, jewelry and other accessories are being accepted, will run March 5-9.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 5, 2012
Cinderella Project under way

The Manatee Education Foundation is seeking donations of formal wear for high school students who need assistance attending prom.

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Two-year-old Lisa Diaz, pictured with her mother Marlene Diaz, was all smiles as she trotted around on her pony.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth Annual Orange Blossom Festival

East County residents enjoyed all things citrus during Mixon Fruit Farms' fourth annual Orange Blossom Festival March 3-4. Guests enjoyed activities, such as pony rides, rock climbing and face painting, among others, food, live entertainment, musical and other performances, craft vendors and more.

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Bonnie Sidiski, Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey, David Kostura and Maribeth Phillips thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Volunteer Wing Ding

Nearly 180 Lakewood Ranch residents were recognized for their commitment and dedication to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall during the annual Volunteer Wing Ding March 3 at the Sarasota Polo Club. Guests enjoyed lunch, musical entertainment and dancing on the red carpet.

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Women from the mission tried to attract sinners to their prayer meetings.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Guys and Dolls

Students at Nolan Middle School brought back a 1950s Broadway classic March 2 with their rendition of "Guys and Dolls Jr."

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  • March 2, 2012
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