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Tyler Schroer will play lacrosse for the University of Detroit.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 1, 2010
Athletes ink college choices

Lakewood Ranch's Tyler Schroer and Ashley Reid and Braden River's Kristin Swindell signed national letters-of-intent.

  • East County
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Malcolm and Karen Ronney with Patrick Wright
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2010
MacAllisters hosts Scottish festival

Country music star David Nail again will headline the event, which benefits the Payton Wright Foundation.

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Maribeth Phillips and Alice Hein say friends and members of the community have rallied for the cause.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2010
Shoebox drive benefits seniors

The Community Shoe Box event will culminate with a special reception Dec. 12.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2010
LECOM announces plans for dental school

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is taking steps to build a dental school at its Lakewood Ranch campus. State agencies still must approve the concept.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Cops Corner 12.02.10

The victim reported an unknown person intentionally used a vehicle to strike her three garbage cans that were on the side of the road.

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The Committee at Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch organized the school's first Apple Gala.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2010
News Briefs 12.02.10

The new Parent Committee at Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch hosted its first Apple Gala at The Polo Grill and Bar.

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Tara residents Carol and Tom Younger said they were thrilled to have their son, Greg, center, home for Thanksgiving. "We were tickled pink when we found out," Carol said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2010
Tara family welcomes son, soldier home

Greg Younger, who will be stationed in Fort Irwin, Calif., returned from his training in the U.S. Army just in time for Thanksgiving.

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Evan Creed Branson was born to GreyHawk Landing residents Rachel and BJ Branson at 10:16 a.m., Oct. 14, 2010.
    By
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  • December 1, 2010
Birth Announcements 12.02.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • December 1, 2010
Lakewood Ranch CC home sells for $1.225M

Daryl Brown, Bradenton, and Edward Bongart, Sarasota, sold their home at 12535 Highfield Circle to Matthew and Sarah Robbins, Lakewood Ranch, for $1,225,000.

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Marco Padilla has tallied nine goals in seven games this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 1, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Marco Padilla

Senior forward Marco Padilla scored five of Lakewood Ranch's 11 goals, helping lead the Mustangs to a 3-1 record and a second-place finish in the Sarasota Thanksgiving Tournament Nov. 21-23.

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Batsman Alan Cope scored several points for his team throughout the tournament.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 30, 2010
World's best flock to Ranch for annual Cricket Festival

More than a dozen teams from across the world gathered at the Sarasota International Cricket Club in Lakewood Ranch for the 17th International 6-a-side Cricket Festival Nov. 25-28. The teams were divided into three groups with two of three groups playing for the coveted Festival Shield. The winners of this year's tournament were Memorial Cricket Club and the Evergreens. Throughout the tournament, players and their families also enjoyed cocktails, luau and gala dinners, a finals day luncheon and souvenirs, among other festivities.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 30, 2010
Community Golf Scores 11.02.10 to 11.22.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 30, 2010
Lightning Lacrosse hosts free clinics

The Lakewood Ranch Lightning Lacrosse Club is now hosting free lacrosse clinics from 2-3:30 p.m., every Sunday at Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2010
Local shelter needs help

Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary needs dog food and other items to care for about 50 dogs it took in recently.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 26, 2010
Lakewood kicks off Thanksgiving tourney with win

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team defeated Fort Myers Mariner 3-1 in the opening round of the Sarasota Thanksgiving Tournament Nov. 22.

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