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East County

Avery Goelz.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 1, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.01.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.01.17

  • East County
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Alex DiMare. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 1, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 03.01.17

East County High 5 Moments: 03.01.17

  • East County
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Giant games will benefit students and employees of the school district, team members hope. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2017
Haile students take on construction challenge

What happens when you combine community service, education and a splash of fun?

  • East County
  • News
East County sports roundup: 02.28.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 28, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.28.17

East County sports roundup: 02.28.17

  • East County
  • Sports
A volunteer holds a sign for last year' s "drive thru ashes" event. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2017
Lakewood Ranch church celebrates 'Ash Wednesday'

Motorists can drive through for an ashen imposition to start the Lent holiday.

  • East County
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Bob Bartz
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 28, 2017
Area mourns the passing of Manatee County Chamber President Bob Bartz

Sudden passing brings out reaction in Manatee County.

  • East County
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Some residents want to see more signs warning of alligators, such as this one on Lake Uihlein.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 27, 2017
Alligator information meeting in Lakewood Ranch turns into debate

About half the crowd feels alligators are being killed and removed needlessly.

  • East County
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Steve John, the citrus production manager for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, shows the competitors how roping a steer is done.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 26, 2017
SMR Cup riders know the ropes in Lakewood Ranch

Annual competition matches cowboys against polo players in several events.

  • East County
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Dana Aschinger, a Polo Club member, presents the colors before the Observer Cup.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 26, 2017
Lots of observers at the Cup

Sarasota Polo Club fans treated to perfect weather and a spirited match.

  • East County
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Club pro David Perritt and Course Superintendent Jamie McCrosky say Lakewood National has both challenging and forgiving qualities.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 25, 2017
New golf course fits Lakewood Ranch to a tee

Lakewood National Golf Club on a roll after opening.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2017
Expo highlights health options in Lakewood Ranch

Annual health and wellness expo features farmer's market.

  • East County
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Second suspect in Lakewood Ranch murder arrested.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 25, 2017
Second suspect arrested in Lakewood Ranch murder

Police dog helps subdue Alan Baily, who was resisting arrest.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 24, 2017
Unbridled joy: Mustangs basketball headed to Final Four

Lakewood Ranch beat St. Petersburg 73-68 on Friday night.

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East County sports roundup: 02.24.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 24, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.24.17

East County sports roundup: 02.24.17

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LaDazhia Williams.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 24, 2017
Mustangs forward honored by Florida Athletic Coaches Association

Lakewood Ranch's coach was also the recipient of an award.

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