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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2009
Arena walls come tumbling down

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch moved forward Friday with its plans to demolish the failed hockey arena project.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2009
ODA Thunder dominates district

The Out-of-Door Academy completed a perfect district season with a 35-24 victory over Saint Stephen's and captured their third-consecutive Headmaster's Cup.

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  • Michael Eng
  • November 6, 2009
Willis principals spend day on school's roof

Principal Bill Stenger and Assistant Principal Lynne Menard greeted students from the roof after the school raised more than $38,000 during its Walk-A-Thon.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2009
Lakewood Ranch Taekwondo opens new facility

The Lakewood Ranch Taekwondo Academy recently moved into its new world-class 3,000-square-foot facility located in the Lane Too Plaza on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2009
Mustangs to host band competition

The Mustangs Music in Motion competition will start at 6:15 p.m., Nov. 7, at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2009
Greyhound rescue holds picnic fundraiser

The Racing Dog Rescue Project will raise funds for its new Greyhound Adoption Center with an outdoor picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 7.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 5, 2009
Wildlife rehabilitator charged for hoax

East County wildlife rehabilitator Justin Matthews was arrested Nov. 4 for staging a python capture last July.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 5, 2009
Ranch fund starts 'Pay it Forward' program

The new giving program will allow East County residents to donate to the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund when they pay their bills at select restaurants and retailers.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2009
Nine Prudential Palms agents named to Top 5 Network

Membership in the RISMedia network honors top real-estate agents.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 5, 2009
Community Golf Scores 11.03.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2009
Khara closes out senior season

Lakewood Ranch High golfer Rocky Khara shot a 5-over par 149 to finish 29th at the Class 2A state meet Nov. 3-4.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2009
Braden River sails into regional semifinal

The Pirates cruised to a 3-0 victory over Ruskin Lennard in the Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinals.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2009
Lady Pirates open season victorious

The Braden River High girls soccer team kicked off its 2009 season with a 1-0 victory over Cardinal Mooney Nov. 3.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2009
Lakewood Ranch home tour starts Friday

The 2009 Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes will run Nov. 6-22 and feature models in Greenbrook, The Country Club, Country Club East and Lake Club Village.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2009
Mustangs win district title

The Lakewood Ranch High swim team advanced 17 swimmers to Friday's Class 2A-Region 3 meet.

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