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Brady Moore.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 05.03.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 05.03.17

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Echo Lake Apartments has a lifestyle center with a pool, fitness center and other features.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch apartment complex bans cigarettes

Echo Lake project earns smoke-free certification.

  • East County
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East County weekend sports roundup: 05.01.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 1, 2017
East County weekend sports roundup: 05.01.17

East County weekend sports roundup: 05.01.17

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Braden River High School sophomore Alfredo Aguirre and junior Ashley Williams slow dance together during prom.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 29, 2017
Braden River students celebrate prom

Braden River High School hosts its 2017 prom at the Polo Grill and Bar in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch youth have 'enchanted evening'

Prom featured food and drink, dancing and socializing with friends.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2017
Make-A-Wish benefits from interactive dinner

More than 200 people attended the annual fundraiser.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2017
Business professionals hit the green for Ranch Scramble

Lakewood Ranch golf outing proves a hit.

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East County sports roundup: 04.28.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 28, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.28.17

East County sports roundup: 04.28.17

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2017
Water remains safe to drink despite unusual taste

Musky smell, odor result of algae bloom.

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Houses sit on the lake in the GreyHawk Landing community.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 27, 2017
In a pickle over courts?

CDD explores alternatives for new pickleball courts.

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A youth sweeps championship and a women' s rowing championship fill the docket.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 27, 2017
Benderson Park to host two championship events this weekend

A youth sweeps championship and a women's rowing championship fill the docket.

  • East County
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East County sports roundup: 04.27.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 27, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.27.17

East County sports roundup: 04.27.17

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2017
East County weather page photo: April 27

Janet Russo captured this great blue heron hanging out at her backyard pond in Bradenton.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 26, 2017
Real estate transactions

Find out what homes are selling for in the greater Lakewood Ranch area.

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Brendan Rempert
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 26, 2017
Side of Ranch

Fulbright scholar takes big heart to India.

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