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Lodge members Mary Bilkie and Joanne DiCarlo packaged raisins, jerky and other treats to put in backpacks for children in need at Freedom Elementary School.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 2, 2011
Elks enlist in Backback Club

The Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge is partnering with the Backpack Club at Freedom Elementary School to provide donations.

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Justin Lizardi received 180 days in county jail and must complete a rehabilitation program and two-and-one-half years of probation.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 2, 2011
Lizardi sentenced for 2010 burglaries

Former Lakewood Ranch/Braden River student Justin Lizardi must complete a rehabilitation program as part of his sentence.

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  • February 2, 2011
Cops Corner 02.03.11

The victim left her residence at 7:30 a.m., and, upon returning the same day at 5 p.m., she discovered her front door had been forced open.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 2, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ryan Leverenz

Lakewood Ranch junior Ryan Leverenz captured his first individual county championship in the 125-pound weight class at the Manatee County Championships Jan. 26 at Southeast.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 2, 2011
Rowing regatta season kicks off

The Sarasota County Rowing Club will host the second annual Sarasota Invitational Rowing Regatta Feb. 26-27 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

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This home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club features three bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,837 square feet of living area. It sold for $585,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 2, 2011
Waterlefe home tops residential transactions

Dzurilla I Ltd. Partnership sold the home at 10212 Discovery Terrace to Richard and Katherine Carpenter, Bradenton, for $585,000.

  • East County
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Officials signed the proclamation during a ceremony Monday at Twin Lakes Park Auditorium in Sarasota.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2011
Healthcare officials fight prescription drug misuse

CEOs from 12 hospitals and four health departments in the region signed a special proclamation Monday.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2011
Thunder tops Gateway Charter

The Out-of-Door Academy boys basketball team defeated Gateway Charter School 40-37 in overtime Jan. 25 on senior night.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2011
Mustangs finish second in county

The Lakewood Ranch High School varsity wrestling team finished second at the Manatee County Championships Jan. 26 at Southeast High.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2011
KREW wins soccer world championship

The KREW captured the Kick It 3v3 World Championship Jan. 14-17 at Disney's Wide World of Sports.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2011
Braden River clinches top seed

The Braden River High boys basketball team clinched the No. 1 seed in the Class 4A-District 10 tournament, which will begin Feb. 8.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2011
Buchanan pushes military tribunal law

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan on Jan. 26 introduced legislation requiring terrorist to be tried as military combatants, not common criminals.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2011
County accepting exemption applications

The Manatee County Property Appraiser's Office has partnered with the Tax Collector to provide East County and other residents more convenient locations to file 2011 exemptions.

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Tim Mulqueen joined Schroeder-Manatee Ranch as its director of sports earlier this month.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2011
SMR launches naming, logo contest

The Lakewood Ranch developer today will launch a contest to name and design a logo for the 22-field sports complex it is constructing adjacent to the Lakewood Ranch Post Office.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy challenged children to play for an hour every day.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2011
Buccaneers' McCoy visits Bashaw

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy made a special visit to Bashaw Elementary School last week to share with children about the importance of eating right and exercising. The program was part of 'Fuel Up to Play 60,' a national in-school health and wellness program.

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