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  • Berkley Mason
  • April 20, 2017
Canines steal the show

your town

  • East County
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Rachel Weeks, pictured with her daughters, Hailey, left, and Audrey, right, is eager to better navigate her community with her guide dog, Plum.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 20, 2017
Guide dog gives new leash on life

Service dog provides Lakewood Ranch mom with new opportunities.

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East County sports roundup: 04.20.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.20.17

East County sports roundup: 04.20.17

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The NCAA announced Nathan Benderson Park will host the organization' s Division I, II and III Rowing Championships in 2021 and 2022. Pictured: a youth championship race at the park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2017
Benderson Park awarded two more NCAA Rowing Championships

The Divison I, II and III championships will be held at the park in 2021 and 2022.

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Bonnie Carlton and Marilyn Coker of the Myakka City Historical Society sit on the stage they hope will host community events.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 19, 2017
Myakka City School House may finally be fully restored

Twenty-four year struggle expected to pay dividends at Myakka City School House.

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East County sports roundup: 04.19.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.19.17

East County sports roundup: 04.19.17

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Bridgewater' s Laura Whinfield points stands at the community' s entrance off White Eagle Boulevard and points across the road, where SMR plans an entrance into its biotech park project called CORE.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 19, 2017
Bridgewater residents express CORE concerns

Truck traffic is the main concern related to a request for light industrial zoning in Lakewood Ranch.

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Lakewood Ranch barber Pat Grillo has stories from 56 years in the barber business.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 19, 2017
Lakewood Ranch barber a cut above

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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Top fashion designers dress up Snoopy & Belle in an exhibit at the Mall at UTC.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 19, 2017
Fashion for Peanuts at Sarasota's Mall at UTC

Mall at UTC hosts 'Snoopy & Belle in Fashion' tour.

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Hyatt Place Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch Culynn Murdock makes a bed in preparation for the hotel' s April 13 opening.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 19, 2017
Hotelier has no reservations about growth spurt

Sports tourism, niche markets drive need for more hotels.

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Sarasota Film Society Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer Barbara Caras, Managing Director Nick Caras and Community Outreach and Public Relations Director Tim Calandra expect Phase I renovations to finish in June.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 19, 2017
Stage set for Lakewood Ranch Cinemas renovations

Film Society plans $750,000 in remodeling.

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Jason Morales and Sammy Stoltz are leading the charge for lacrosse at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2017
Lakewood Ranch begins process of adding boys, girls lacrosse

An initial fundraising goal of $50,000-$60,000 has been set.

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The Lakewood Ranch softball team danes before a game against Braden River.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2017
Area softball teams find their groove with music

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Ali Yawn.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 04.19.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 04.19.17

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Savannah Alario.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 04.19.17

East County High 5 Moments: 04.19.17

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