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Kelley Shiels holds the school record for digs, and coach Steven Haugh describes Shiels as the best libero in the area.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 13, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kelley Shiels

Braden River High School libero Kelley Shiels has been averaging 24 digs this season while helping lead the Lady Pirates to an 18-2 record.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 13, 2010
Sports Briefs 10.14.10

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won the 2010 Manatee County Championship Oct. 2 at Rosedale Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
A previously released school calendar was incorrect.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2010
Manatee schools on normal schedule Wednesday

A previous school calendar said Oct. 13 would not be an early-out day, but it is.

  • East County
  • Schools
Congressman Vern Buchanan has invited officials from the U.S. Department of Consumer Product Safety to attend.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2010
Buchanan to host Chinese drywall forum

The event will start at 6 p.m., tonight at the Sarasota County Administration Center.

  • East County
  • News
Matt Sevarino, Mike McLauchlan and Paul Brown
  • By Dean Consiglio
  • October 12, 2010
McNeal PTO swings into action

The Parent-Teacher Organization at McNeal Elementary school hosted the 2010 McNeal Elementary Golf Tournament Oct. 9 at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club East's Royal Lakes golf course. Proceeds from the event benefited the PTO and its support of the Accelerated Reader program at McNeal.

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  • News
Lakewood Ranch is the first community in the nation to be “Tagged!”
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2010
Lakewood Ranch gets 'tagged'

Representatives of Microsoft Corp. and Lakewood Ranch on Oct. 11 announced details of a new regional partnership that will make Lakewood Ranch the first community in the nation to be "Tagged!"

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2010
Community Golf Scores 09.28.10 to 10.05.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team won the Walt Disney World Cross Country Classic Oct. 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2010
Lady Mustangs win fourth invitational of the season

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team continued its winning ways Oct. 9, taking first place in the Walt Disney World Cross Country Classic held at the Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando.

  • East County
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  • By Lainee Jennings
  • October 9, 2010
Southeast shuts out Pirates

The Seminoles controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball as they beat Braden River 31-0.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarah Funaro and Katelyn Lange
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 9, 2010
RANCH HOMECOMING: The Dance

The students at Lakewood Ranch High School celebrated in style during the school's Homecoming dance Oct. 9. The gymnasium and lobby were both decorated with the overall dance theme in mind, "Dance like an Egyptian."

  • East County
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Ceiliah Epner and Valarie Wadsworth.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 9, 2010
Junior League hosts Oktoberfest

The Junior League of Sarasota celebrated Oktoberfest Sarasota 2010 Oct. 9 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributors in Lakewood Ranch. The event included a silent auction, food and an assortment of beers to enjoy. The money raised by the event went to the Community Outreach Program in Sarasota.

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Motorcycles took over Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 8, 2010
Bikers cruise into Lakewood Ranch

The fifth annual West Coast Bike Rally took place Friday, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. From 5 to 11 p.m. the street was blocked off so that attendees could enjoy bands, food and more.

  • East County
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Senior tailback Taryn Laws rushed for more than 100 yards and three touchdowns in the Mustangs district opener.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2010
POUNDING THE ROCK

Lakewood Ranch opened its Class 4A-District 11 season with a 42-21 victory over Port Charlotte during the Mustangs' Homecoming game Oct. 8.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High students decked out in black and green to support their team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2010
RANCH HOMECOMING: The Game

Lakewood Ranch High students had plenty to celebrate Oct. 8 as the Mustangs defeated Port Charlotte 42-21 in the school's Homecoming Game.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ariana Ortega and Rose Higginbotham, both 10, couldn’t stop dancing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2010
McNeal kids showcase costumes at dance

Students at McNeal Elementary School and their families gathered in the school's cafeteria Oct. 8 for a costume ball. Guests enjoyed pizza, dancing and a costume contest, among other festivities.

  • East County
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