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Johnny Reid has the fourth-fastest cross country time (16:21.7) in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 4A, as of Sept. 13
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch runner has shot at cross country medal

The senior boys runner has his eyes on a time in the 15:30s.

  • East County
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Brandi Ezell of SMART accepts a grant for $3,000 from Lakewood Ranch Community Fund President Garrett Shinn.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund grants 22 wishes

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund grants 22 grants and $83,500 to nonprofits that impact Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
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Gilbert W. McNeal Guardian Mike Parker conducts a sweep of the hallways. He says he enjoys talking with kids at lunchtime or visiting the playground. "You can form relationships where they feel like they can talk to you," he said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2018
Second wave of Guardians head to Manatee County elementary schools

All district elementary schools now covered by Guardians.

  • East County
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Bryan Gagg.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 19, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 09.20.18

East County High 5 Moments: 09.20.18

  • East County
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Sebastian Aguirre.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 19, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: 09.20.18

East County Athlete of the Week: 09.20.18

  • East County
  • Sports
This image shows the projects, which are located east of Lorraine Road and north of State Road 70.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2018
Major Lakewood Ranch projects advance

Planning commission recommends approval of two projects that will build more than 3,000 homes east of Lorraine Road.

  • East County
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On Sept. 18, Lakewood Ranch High students place flowers at the crash site where a memorial has been erected on State Road 64 and Pope Road.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch community mourns

Fellow Lakewood Ranch High students, family members recall the special attributes of the two young men lost in the accident on State Road 64.

  • East County
  • News
A memorial for two Lakewood Ranch High students who died in a two-car crash Saturday evening was beginning to take form Sunday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 16, 2018
Two Lakewood Ranch High School students die in crash in East County

Two car wreck on State Road 64 at Pope Road leaves two teens dead and a 12-year-old in critical condition.

  • East County
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Event co-organizers MaryAnn McWilliams and Kay McKernan pose for a souvenir picture.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 15, 2018
Tara holds San Gennaro Festival

More than 120 residents attended the special event at Tara Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
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Guy Harvey signs an autograph for East County resident Davin Arnold, who came to the Dick's Sporting Goods opening with his family.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 15, 2018
Guy Harvey visits Sarasota store

Dick's Sporting Goods celebrates grand opening with celebrity visit.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 15, 2018
Lakewood Ranch football shut out in Homecoming game

The Mustangs fell 65-0 to defending state champion Venice High

  • East County
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East County football roundup: 09.14.18
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 14, 2018
East County football roundup: 09.14.18

East County football roundup: 09.14.18

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Lakewood Ranch homecoming king Travis Freeman and homecoming queen Madi Grogan. Photo by Ryan Kohn.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 14, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High names homecoming court

Guy Harvey visits Sarasota's new Dick's Sporting Goods location.

  • East County
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The projects considered are comprised of the three peach-colored areas adjacent to Lorraine Road.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 13, 2018
Manatee Planning Commission supports Lakewood Ranch growth

Two projects may bring more than 3,000 homes to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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The home at A4710 Mainsail Drive in Riverdale Revised recently sold for $799,500. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,486 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $320,900 in 2015.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 13, 2018
Riverdale home tops local sales at $799,500

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 27-31.

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