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The Concession Golf Club will put the 100-by-100-foot helistop here, as indicated by the white marker, immediately next to its driving range.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2017
Concession's spin lands helistop support

The Concession will add the helistop as an amenity to its members.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team is heading to states.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer heads to final four

The Mustangs beat Plant City 2-0 on Tuesday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 7, 2017
Manatee utilities rates to go up

Users will see their bills go up an average of about $3 per month.

  • East County
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The championships will be held Oct. 19-22 at Premier Sports Campus. Photo by Jay Heater.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 6, 2017
USA Ultimate Nationals heading to Lakewood Ranch

The championships will be held Oct. 19-22 at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • Sports
On the schedule for February: a 5K, a regatta and a world record. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 6, 2017
Nathan Benderson Park announces February events

On the schedule: a 5K, a regatta and a world record.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 5, 2017
Man injured at Lakewood Ranch park dies

Authorities say the victim was targeted.

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The Afternoon Delight Quartet of Bob Amer, Dick Zarfos, Jim Woods and Vernon Sievers leads off Grand Ovation on Lakewood Main Street.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 5, 2017
On their toes in Lakewood Ranch

10th Grand Ovation gives crowd on Lakewood Main Street reason to cheer.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer advances to regional final

The Mustangs scored the game-winning goal with six minutes remaining.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 4, 2017
Lakewood Ranch girls basketball wins district title

It is the program's first district title since 2013.

  • East County
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East County Sports Roundup: 02.03.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 3, 2017
East County Sports Roundup: 02.03.17

East County Sports Roundup: 02.03.17

  • East County
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Panther Ridge resident Daniella Drillman spoke against the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 2, 2017
Helistop proposal passes

The exclusive golf course says the helistop will service members.

  • East County
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Girls ages 10-13 show off their dancing skills during ballet practice at Russian Ballet in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • February 2, 2017
Grand time on Lakewood Main Street

Grand Ovation returns to Lakewood Ranch to showcase the arts.

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Tara Motzenbecker said it broke her heart to read about Gianna Lesselroth' s fight against cancer.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch woman makes miracle run

Inspired by Mill Creek 4-year-old's cancer struggle, Braden Woods resident sets sights on Boston Marathon.

  • East County
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East County sports roundup: 02.02.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.02.17

East County sports roundup: 02.02.17

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East County 2017 National Signing Day roundup.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
East County 2017 National Signing Day roundup

East County 2017 National Signing Day roundup

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