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Dick Vitale fires up the crowd at his gala.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 17, 2017
Vitale comes up big in his 'Super Bowl'

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Paige McElyea.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 17, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 05.17.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 05.17.17

  • East County
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Morgan Cummins.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 17, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 05.17.17

East County High 5 Moments: 05.17.17

  • East County
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Jason Morales and Sammy Stoltz, two of the leaders attempting to get lacrosse into Lakewood Ranch High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 16, 2017
MC-Lax to host silent auction fundraiser

The money will go toward Lakewood Ranch High's potential lacrosse programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
This pictures shows the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75 in December 2015. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2017
Vehicles to drive diverging diamond traffic pattern this weekend

FDOT officials say the new traffic pattern for University Parkway at Interstate 75 is almost coming.

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  • News
East County sports roundup: 05.16.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 16, 2017
East County sports roundup: 05.16.17

East County sports roundup: 05.16.17

  • East County
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The Sarasota Scullers honored their mothers May 14 by performing well at the USRowing Southeast Youth Championships in Gainesville, Ga. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 15, 2017
Sarasota Scullers find success on Mother's Day at southeast championships

The program had four boats qualify for the USRowing Youth Nationals in June.

  • East County
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This home at 16727 Berwick Terrace sold for $976,900.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 14, 2017
Country Club East sells for $976,900

Real estate transactions for May 1-5

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Braden River Elementary School fourth-graders listen to teacher Nicholas Leduc as he explains the history of the Ringling Circus.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 13, 2017
Braden River students turn the Ringling into a classroom

Teacher juggles fun, education during tour of The Ringling.

  • East County
  • News
East County softball roundup: 05.13.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 13, 2017
East County softball roundup: 05.13.17

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River both fall in regional finals.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2017
Tournament swings nearly $500,000 for education

Annual Phil Galvano Golf Classic benefits Manatee Education Foundation.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2017
East County weather page photo: May 11

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a roseate spoonbill ruffling its feathers in a Lakewood Ranch marsh.

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Back row: David Quintero, Brooke Harris, Brinley Beorlegui, Abbey Burwood, Sophie Lemus. Front row: Aubrey Robbins, Brianne Bonzheim, Kai Tsakiris, Paige McElyea, Bond Barone. Not pictured: Emily Conelias. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Chargers finish tied for first in league standings

The U11 girls team won 27 games under coach David Quintero.

  • East County
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Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch area Cops Corner May 11

A look at some of the more interesting crime reports in East County.

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    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 10, 2017
Students go full-STEAM ahead at olympics

Braden River Middle School hosts annual STEAM Olympics for some fun, competitive play.

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St. Barbara's Hellenic Folk Dance Group member Harrison Barakos gives a wave, while being cheered on by fellow dancers Maria Stylianoudakis and Gianni Cappelluti, as his name is called at the St. Barbara 42nd annual Greek Festival.
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