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East County weekend sports roundup: 05.30.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 30, 2017
East County weekend sports roundup: 05.30.17

East County weekend sports roundup: 05.30.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarah Bikos of the Bradentucky Bombers Roller Derby team reaches out to Lakewood Ranch' s Wayne Comegno, 5, who gets some beads.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 28, 2017
Tribute to Heroes Parade thrills Lakewood Ranch crowd

Thousands squeeze into Lakewood Main Street to honor veterans.

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Bugler John Veenstra plays "Taps" on Sunday at the end of a ceremony to dedicate a Blue Star Memorial Marker at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 28, 2017
Blue Star Memorial dedicated in Lakewood Ranch

Memorial at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall honors those who have served their country.

  • East County
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John Bean. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 25, 2017
East County sports roundup: 05.25.17

East County sports roundup: 05.25.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River elementary and middle schools were locked down on Thursday morning.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 25, 2017
UPDATE: Miscommunication caused lockdown of Lakewood Ranch area schools

Braden River Middle School had an unexpected lockdown this morning due to a Civil War rifle replica on campus.

  • East County
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Braden River Middle and Elementary schools were on lockdown Thursday morning when a Civil War-era prop was mistaken for a working gun.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 25, 2017
Lockdown cleared at Braden River elementary and middle schools in Lakewood Ranch

A teacher's prop was mistaken for gun.

  • East County
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Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 25, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports from the Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Haile Middle School Principal Sharon Scarbrough will leave the middle school to be Braden River High School' s new principal.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 24, 2017
Choice to fill Braden River High principal role a born leader

Sharon Scarbrough leaves Haile Middle School to take same position at Braden River High.

  • East County
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Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch Board member Rebekah Boudrie, board president Deanna Murchie and board member Susan Giroux, with rescues Dawson (left) and Burt (right) are excited about the opportunity to expand the organization.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 24, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Humane Society hunts for new space

Rescue group hopes to double or triple capacity with the move.

  • East County
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The new DDI traffic pattern has made its debut at the University Parkway/I-75 interchange.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 24, 2017
You, too, can negotiate DDI in Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota area

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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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
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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."

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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
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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

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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

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