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Teen drivers will get hands-on training on how to handle emergency situations during the Mopar Road Ready program presented by BRAKES.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 10, 2017
BRAKES makes important stop in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area

Teen drivers can take advantage of a hands-on, driver safety course.

  • East County
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A mountain of food is delivered to the St. Joseph Food Bank.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 10, 2017
Special delivery food drive in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton

Postal carriers launch into 25th annual 'Stamp out Hunger' food drive.

  • East County
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Anthony Liakakos, the general manager at Oak & Stone, shows off the iPourIt beer system.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 10, 2017
Sarasota's Oak & Stone adds brunch to menu

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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East County’s Mark Stukey puts his right hand at the mark showing the high water levels during the 2003 flood.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 10, 2017
Manatee County releases updated storm surge evacuation levels

Manatee County's Public Safety Department releases the updated storm surge evacuation levels.

  • East County
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    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch High students give Max effort

"Max in the Woods" just one of the original works read at Bashaw Elementary event.

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Braden Woods’ William Stelcher takes a seat in his favorite “touring” car, the 1965 Morgan Plus 4.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man's wheels keep turning

Braden Woods resident has drive to continue racing antique automobiles.

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Andrew Basco, sales associate for Pulte Homes, said interest has been high for the developer' s Shoreview project, the first to open in Waterside.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2017
Builders bank on new community in Sarasota County

Lake access will be a big selling point at Waterside

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Summerfield' s Maureen Flaherty shows how low the water level is on the retention pond behind her house. She is worried about wildlife.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2017
Dry spring drops pond levels

Near drought conditions draw full attention of public.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2017
Plans for Post Boulevard under way

Design would accommodate a potential new Lakewood Ranch high school site.

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Sophia Falco and John Rivera, Lakewood Ranch' s track and field stars, have been dating for just over a year.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch state track champions develop pure gold relationship

They won a combined four golds, two silver and a bronze at the state meet.

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Avery Goelz and Kiney Goelz are close despite personality differences.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch softball sisters have experience to lead team all the way

They won a travel ball title with the Tampa Mustangs in 2015.

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Chris Hadley.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 10, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 05.10.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 05.10.17

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Logan Newton.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 10, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 05.10.17

East County High 5 Moments: 05.10.17

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Lakewood Ranch seniors sign with their colleges.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 9, 2017
East County sports roundup: 05.09.17

East County sports roundup: 05.09.17

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 8, 2017
Teenagers caught in GreyHawk Landing vehicle burglary

A K-9 unit chased the two men until they gave up and were arrested.

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