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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2011
Baldwin wins Greater Tampa Junior Golf Tournament

Lakewood Ranch High junior golfer Connor Baldwin sank a 25-foot birdie putt on the third hole of a sudden death playoff to win the boys 16-18 Greater Tampa Junior Golf event Feb. 13 at Pebble Creek Golf & Country Club in Tampa.

  • East County
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CornerStone Title's Tom and Mary Howard sponsored speaker Alan Thompson.
  • By Sheila Longo
  • February 15, 2011
CornerStone Title hosts speaker Alan Thompson

More than 85 real estate professionals flocked to The Polo Grill and Bar to hear inspirational speaker Alan Thompson Jan. 27. Thompson, an expert in neuro-linguistic programming and mind-mapping techniques, delivered a speech titled, "Jet Pilots Don't Have Rear View Mirrors."

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2011
Little Leaguers gear up for Opening Day

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little Leagues will welcome the start of the spring season with Opening Day Ceremonies Feb. 19.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2011
Mustangs send three to states

The Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team finished seventh at the Class 2A regional meet Feb. 11-12 at Charlotte High and had three wrestlers qualify for the state meet.

  • East County
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Caleb Esler and Karlie Pleasant say they hope to get married in June.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2011
A Valentine's Surprise

Caleb Esler proposed to River Club resident Karlie Pleasant yesterday under an oak tree at Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2011
Manatee commission to hold work session

Members of Manatee County Commission will meet at 9 a.m., Feb. 15.

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U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan will meet with LECOM representatives today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2011
Buchanan visits pharmacy center

U.S. Rep, Vern Buchanan is scheduled to tour the Community Pharmacy of Sarasota at 10 a.m. today.

  • East County
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Larisa Tikhonenkova enjoyed looking at all of the different craft items that were available during this year's Greek Glendi.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2011
GALLERY: Greek Glendi

Thousands of East County residents enjoyed the sights, sounds and smells of Greece during the 27th Annual Greek Glendi Festival Feb. 10-13 at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church. Festival-goers enjoyed authentic Greek cuisine, the sights and sounds of the Greek Company Orchestra and the Hellenic Folk Dancers Troupe, a Children's Adventure Zone, and a marketplace featuring custom jewelry and crafts, among others festivities.

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Braden River's girls were ready to party at this year's Father/Daughter Dance.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 13, 2011
GALLERY: BRE Father/Daughter Dance

Braden River Elementary School's girls celebrated a special night with their dads during the school's annual Father/Daughter Dance Feb. 11. The girls came decked out in party dresses and corsages and hit the dance floor as the deejay spun tunes.

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Brothers Jordan and Jaquavius Bing loved the warmth the fire gave during the cold evening.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 13, 2011
GALLERY: Freedom Elementary Bonfire

A gigantic bonfire provided warmth and a comforting glow during Freedom Elementary School's Bonfire Feb. 11. Families snuggled together in blankets during the special night as Principal Jim Mennes kept the fire going throughout the night.

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The Braden River High boys basketball team captured its first district title with a 38-37 overtime victory over Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2011
Pirates win first district championship

The Braden River High boys basketball team captured its first district title in school history with a 38-37 victory over Lakewood Ranch in overtime of the Class 4A-District 10 championship tonight.

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District 5 Commissioner Donna Hayes has served on the commission since 2004.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2011
Hayes announces reelection campaign

District 5 Manatee County Commissioner Donna Hayes will run for reelection.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2011
Lakewood tennis teams victorious in opening matches

The Lakewood Ranch High girls and boys tennis teams both opened their seasons with victories Feb. 8 and 9.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2011
Lady Pirates open season with win

The Braden River High softball team opened its season with a 4-0 victory over DeSoto Feb. 8.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2011
Pirates, Mustangs advance to district final

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball teams will face each other at 7 p.m., tonight in the Class 4A-District 10 championship.

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