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East County

Barry Caplan laughs in his backyard.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man returns to court weeks after brain surgery

He had a glioblastoma tumor partially removed on April 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mack Woolever threw a no-hitter against Buffalo Creek on June 30.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Little League pitcher knuckles down

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
A new policy says children under 16 can't be unsupervised in Lakewood Ranch Main Street after 6 p.m.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 12, 2017
The Lakewood Ranch Main Street remedy? Patience, of course

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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Camie Lizardi.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 07.12.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 07.12.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Seth McGarry. Photo courtesy A Plus Pro Photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 07.12.17

East County High 5 Moments: 07.12.17

  • East County
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The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, in the commission chambers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 11, 2017
Impact fees up for discussion

Planning Commission to consider new impact fee schedule.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch home sales for the first half of 2017 have surpassed the 600-home mark. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch climbs in ranking

RCLCO ranks Lakewood Ranch third in nation for master-planned communities.

  • East County
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The U.S. Paralympic Soccer Team will practice at PSC from July 18-24, in preparation for two friendly games against Canada on July 21 and 23.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 10, 2017
Paralympic Soccer Team to play friendlies at Premier Sports Campus

The team will take on Canada July 21 and 23.

  • East County
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Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 9, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch area and East County.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 8, 2017
Pints, pups bark up birthday fun

Oak and Stone birthday bash supports Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 8, 2017
Fun slithers into East County library

John Storm takes children's program to next level.

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East County man dies in home invasion.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 8, 2017
East County man dies in home invasion

Sheriff's Office does not believe the crime to be a random act of violence.

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SMR confirmed the Sarasota Polo Club is in the process of being sold to developer David Meunier.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 7, 2017
UPDATE: Sale of Sarasota Polo Club nears completion

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch confirms potential sale to developer David Meunier.

  • East County
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East County sports roundup: 07.07.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 7, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.07.17

East County sports roundup: 07.07.17

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Music on Main attracts thousands of spectators from across the region.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2017
Music on Main first event impacted by new policy

Lakewood Ranch officials hope to create safer environment through 'Parent on Site' policy.

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