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Michael Levitan. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 13, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.13.17

East County sports roundup: 04.13.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Order Manager at Healthy Living Organic and Natural Market Sydnie Petteway holds the store most trendy item: turmeric.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 13, 2017
Trendy foods to follow

As healthy eating evolves, local markets embrace food trends.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota artist Jack Dowd stands next to his sculpture "Camo Sumo" that is being offered for $15,000 during the Sarasota Visual Artists'    "Open Studio Series" on Lakewood Main Street.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch exhibit hints at state of the arts

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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East County sports roundup: 04.12.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.12.17

East County sports roundup: 04.12.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch man dies after being struck by car.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man dies after being hit by car

Tabah Baker was walking along State Road 70 when he was struck by a car and killed.

  • East County
  • News
Tara'  s developer Lake Lincoln put up a "for sale" sign on the property in question around the start of the year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
Lake Lincoln lawsuit looms

Attorneys are preparing for trial a property-rights case that could impact the look of Tara's entrance.

  • East County
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Peggy Guingona, executive director of the Florida Section of American Water Works Association Region X, smells a water sample as the contest begins. She says she likes her water to be odorless and tasteless.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
Public utilities face off in annual water-tasting competition

Charlotte County takes top honors.

  • East County
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Linda Barnes, of Sarasota,  scopes out a large-scale map of the new configuration during an April 4 public meeting on the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
New DDI pattern expected to cut 90 seconds off each trip

Workshop educates public on DDI traffic flow.

  • East County
  • News
A sandhill crane and its babies, called colts, forage for food along Hidden River Trail.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
Vehicle strikes, kills new Sandhill crane parent

Nesting season proves dangerous time for crane family.

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Lauren Feaster and Keely Radloff.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2017
Shell-shocked, Crew duo fights back to win heat at Sculling Championships

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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Andrew Dean, Brice Easton, John Rivera and Johnny Reid get in a running stance.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2017
Mustangs boys 4x800 relay team records second-fastest time in the country

The foursome finished in 7:45.58 at the Pepsi Florida Relays.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch’s Jay Scheck hangs out in his man cave with his collection of Japanese slot machines.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch collector hits jackpot

Inoperable Japanese slot machines provide new challenge.

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Ryan Duncan.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 04.12.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 04.12.17

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Dave Wilson, Kay Williams, Sondra Ettlinger and Martin Graaf.  Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 04.12.17

East County High 5 Moments: 04.12.17

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Dick Vitale. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's Vitale to receive Wooden Citizenship Cup

The award is given to "outstanding role models" in the world of sports.

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Nicholas Quintero, Conner King, Greyson Alexander and Lucas Matallana are campout ready with snacks, a lantern and even a headlamp.
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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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