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East County sports roundup: 03.16.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 16, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.16.17

East County sports roundup: 03.16.17

  • East County
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Andrew den Boggende completed his Eagle requirements by building a ga-ga pit for the YMCA.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch should go ga-ga for this Boy Scout

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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Braden River High senior Griffin Trautweiler plays with the lighting at Bayside Community Church.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 15, 2017
Technology speaking ... he's the best

Braden River senior and his TSA team attempt to defend national title.

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East County sports roundup: 03.15.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.15.17

East County sports roundup: 03.15.17

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch resident Jeff Hirschberger unfolds plans for his future townhome project, Hidden Creek, at 77th Terrace East, which will provide access to the future community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2017
Townhome project nears construction phase

Developer plans luxury townhome project close to everything.

  • East County
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Visitors to University Place speak with a security provider via a remote communication system. The provider opens the gate to visitors accordingly.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2017
Late to the party

Some residents say they want new options at the guardhouse.

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The Preserve at Tara resident Linde Davis can see interstate traffic beyond her property. The noise from it prevents her from having guests outside.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2017
East County homeowners relieved, frustrated with sound abatement options

I-75 widening yields different results for noise abatement in East County.

  • East County
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John Fain and Angela Massaro-Fain have donated almost $2 million to the community.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund honors local philanthropists

Co-owners of Grapevine Communications will receive Humanitarian of the Year Award at gala.

  • East County
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Christie Kolstedt finished high among female competitors.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2017
Three times the fun at Nathan Benderson Park

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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Matt Bertrand runs the Dunes 100. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2017
Sheriff's Office sergeant fights off mental fatigue to complete Dunes 100 ultramarathon

He completed the run in under 22 hours.

  • East County
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Pablo Garabitos. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 03.15.17

East County High 5 Moments: 03.15.17

  • East County
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Andrew Dean.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.15.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.15.17

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This map shows the location of the closure. Courtesy map.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2017
Manatee County to close roadway

A section of 45th Street East will temporarily close starting March 20.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2017
Prohibition Party benefits A Life Story Foundation

Roaring '20s-themed fundraiser raises funds for ALS research.

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Lakewood Ranch' s Rachel Hibbert and Lori Ziegler share corned beef and cabbage during the Irish Celtic Festival.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch hosts pint-sized good time

Beer, corned beef, entertainment flow at Irish Celtic Festival.

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