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Hank Lackey will be a co-grand marshal of the Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 24, 2017
Reluctant hero and fighter pilot serve as co-grand marshals in Lakewood Ranch

Veterans offer wave of support during Tribute to Heroes parade.

  • East County
  • News
Saraiah Walkes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 24, 2017
Top-five 2016-2017 East County high school moments

Plenty of state titles, plenty of "not quite."

  • East County
  • Sports
Kinsey Goelz and the Lakewood Ranch softball team finished first in the sport' s GPA rankings.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 24, 2017
Mustangs' class shows in team academic performance

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Deshaun Fenwick lets out emotion on the Braden River sideline.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 24, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 05.24.17

East County High 5 Moments: 05.24.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Alana Kutt.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 24, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 05.24.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 05.24.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Donna King, front, and her daughter, Sharon Cadet (center) and granddaughter Abby Tran (behind) listen at the May 11 Planning Commission meeting about a new development near their homes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 23, 2017
New Rye Road subdivision advances

County commission approval next hurdle for Medallion's 360-home project.

  • East County
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Jake and Connor Krug won the boys doubles title. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 23, 2017
ODA family finds success at USTA National Tournament

A boys doubles title highlights all-around strong performances.

  • East County
  • Sports
Heidi Stimac, Laurin Thorne and Holly Henry compete in the 2015 Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon at Nathan Benderson park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 22, 2017
USA Triathlon announces Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon Festival schedule

The festival will be held Oct. 7-8 at Nathan Benderson Park.

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Traffic backs up on University Parkway as it attempts to negotiate the diverging diamond pattern at the I-75/University Parkway interchange.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 22, 2017
Diverging diamond still a bit rough in Lakewood Ranch

Traffic pattern changes implemented although road construction continues.

  • East County
  • News
East County weekend roundup: 05.22.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 22, 2017
East County weekend roundup: 05.22.17

East County weekend roundup: 05.22.17

  • East County
  • Sports
The diverging diamond interchange won' t open until noon on Sunday due to overnight rains.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 21, 2017
Diverging diamond opening delayed

Overnight rain delays opening until approximately noon

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This home at 9979 Cherry Hills Avenue Circle to Jonathan sold for $647,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 21, 2017
River Club home tops local sales at $647,000

Real estate transactions for May 8-12

  • East County
  • Real Estate
I-75 accident leaves Valrico man in critical condition.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 21, 2017
Single car accident on I-75 leaves man in critical condition

Valrico man, 33, loses control of pickup, hits tree near University Parkway.

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Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Ian Griffin takes his seat before the start of the graduation ceremony.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch celebrates graduation

More than 600 graduates pack Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 19, 2017
Braden River football rolls in spring game

The Pirates downed Lakeland 42-13 after an 80-minute rain delay.

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