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Sgt. Lyle Allen salutes during "The Star Spangled Banner."
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2011
GALLERY: Veterans Honor Ceremony

East County residents celebrated the military service of local veterans March 12 during the Veterans Honor Ceremony at Central Park in Lakewood Ranch. The event was organized by the American Ideals Foundation.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 13, 2011
Registration under way for i9 basketball clinic

Former high school and collegiate basketball coach David Zimroth will host an i9 Sports basketball clinic March 26.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 13, 2011
Lakewood Ranch tops Pennsylvania's Owen J. Roberts High

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Pennsylvania's Owen J. Roberts High 9-2 March 12.

  • East County
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Mill Creek resident Dylan Giunta, 3, had fun on the bounce house with his cousin.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2011
GALLERY: Orange Blossom Festival

East County residents flocked to Mixon Fruit Farms Saturday for Mixon's annual Orange Blossom Festival. Festivities run today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • East County
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JT Crowder played the exercise instructor who was murdered as well as the detective on the case.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2011
GALLERY: Murder Mystery Dinner

Lakewood Ranch residents enjoyed an evening of humor and food with a murder dinner mystery titled "Murder on the Menu" March 11 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 11, 2011
ODA girls tennis improves to 5-1

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team defeated Bradenton Christian 4-3 March 10 to improve its record to 5-1.

  • East County
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LECOM student Lauren Acton, right, was the guest of honor at Pat Neal's 8,000th home sale celebration March 11.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 11, 2011
GALLERY: Pat Neal celebrates 8,000th sale

Neal Communities this morning celebrated the sale of its 8,000th home. Community officials and Neal partners gathered in Central Park in Lakewood Ranch to honor the occasion. President Pat Neal thanked dozens of individuals with whom he has worked throughout his career, including 8,000th owner Lauren Acton.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2011
Pirates donate $50,000 to Miracle League

Pirates Charities has committed $50,000 to the Miracle League of Manasota.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 10, 2011
Ranch graduate competing in National Championships

Lakewood Ranch High graduate Mike Myers represented Mercer University in the NCWA National Wrestling Championships in Macon, Ga.

  • East County
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The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is slated to hear the items at its April 7 meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2011
Planners support Rosedale expansion

The Manatee County Planning Commission today recommended approval of several East County projects, including an addition to Rosedale.

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SMR Farms President Mac Carraway said the awards are based on a variety of objective criteria primarily related to fruit quality and harvesting practices.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2011
SMR Farms named 'top grower'

Tropicana Products recently named SMR Farms as of the company's 2009-2010 Growers of the Year.

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The Manatee County Planning Commission is set to meet at 9 a.m., March 10, in the first floor chambers of the Manatee County Government building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2011
Planning Commission to meet

Agenda items for the March 10 meeting include an addition to Rosedale, expansion plans for Lakewood Ranch Park and more.

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Carroll Barnhill was born July 27, 1933.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Carroll Barnhill

At 77, East County resident Carroll Barnhill published a collection of poems. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
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Brett Hanewich also went 1-for-3 at the plate with a RBI on March 3.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brett Hanewich

Lakewood Ranch sophomore Brett Hanewich pitched a complete game, allowing two hits while striking out four in the Mustangs' 3-0 non-district victory over Manatee March 3.

  • East County
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Jon Luke Beck led the pack down the field.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2011
Sport of Princes

The Sarasota Polo Club hosted a special Junior Polo Exhibition March 2, giving 12- and 13-year-old players a chance to play with other up-and-coming stars.

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