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The pigs have been seen at the side of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard foraging for food. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2019
Hog family hams it up in daylight

Large group of wild pigs wallow in public attention.

  • East County
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Keon Buckley.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Keon Buckley

Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball junior Keon Buckley talks dropping 30 points and taking the game seriously

  • East County
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Wilmer Yanez.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2019
East County High 5 Moments: 02.21.19

East County High 5 Moments: 02.21.19

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Karen Nikla’s fourth-grade class members at Robert E. Willis Elementary School explored their creativity.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 20, 2019
A place for poetry

Fourth-grade teacher Karen Nikla spent a month of class time exploring poetry, reading the likes of Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky and teaching her students the magic of weaving words.

  • East County
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Sarasota Crew won 25 races at the American Youth Cup I. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 18, 2019
Sarasota Crew cleans up at American Youth Cup I

The Crew had 25 first-place finishes at the event

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 17, 2019
Mark Hubbard wins inaugural LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

Maverick McNealy finished two strokes back at Lakewood National Golf Club

  • East County
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J.T. Griffin finds himself in fourth place (17 under par) heading into the Suncoast Classic's final day.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 16, 2019
Lead shuffles as LECOM Suncoast Classic heads into final day in Lakewood Ranch

Mark Hubbard shoots the best round of the day to take a two-stroke lead over two at the LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2019
Kids reel in fun in Lakewood Ranch

Youth baited for success at annual youth fishing tournament.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2019
For Manatee Cal Ripken players, it's time to 'Play ball!'

Baseball league opens season at Heritage Harbour.

  • East County
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Owner and CEO Brian Stock and vice presidents Claudine Leger-Wetzel and Van Osborne are excited about the grand opening of eight new Stock models at Genoa at the Lake Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 16, 2019
Stock opens its Genoa neighborhood at the Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch

Eight new models, now open for tours, can be customized by the buyers.

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Danny Walker shot seven under par during the LECOM Suncoast Classic's second round, but missed the cut.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2019
McNealy, Griffin still lead after LECOM Suncoast Classic's second round

Maverick McNealy and J.T. Griffin still lead after LECOM Suncoast Classic's second round. Lakewood Ranch High grad Danny Walker made a surge, but fell short of the cut.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2019
Palm Aire fashion show supports charity, education

More than 200 women attend 39th annual event.

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Seath Lauer shot one under par at the first round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2019
Low scores abound after LECOM Suncoast Classic's first round

Former Lakewood Ranch High golfer Seath Lauer sits seven strokes back of the lead at the Web.com Tour's LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

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Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh has been selected to serve on the Florida Association of Counties' Water Policy Committee.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 14, 2019
Manatee County commissioner gets shot at turning tide by joining Water Policy Committee

Manatee County commissioner gets shot at turning the tide by joining the Florida Association of Counties' Water Policy Committee

  • East County
  • Opinion
Manatee Technical College students Rocio Fonseca and Humdaan Saeed partcipate in the SkillsUSA commerical baking competition.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 14, 2019
Skill on display

Manatee Technical College hosts SkillsUSA competition.

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