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Tara Elementary School kindergarten teacher Josephine Johnson shows her students how to prepare garlic cloves for cooking.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 3, 2017
Kindergarteners open up their very own restaurant

Restaurant puts experience on the menu for Tara students.

  • East County
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Peter Schrum and one of his Heavenly Putters clubs.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man follows his faith to create heaven-sent putter

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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Jake Taraska presents a check to Dick Vitale and the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch teen has special philanthropy mentor

Sports broadcasting legend Dick Vitale has shown him how to raise money.

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Luca Whitaker, Lily Pierson, Jaden Haley, Sandra Elsadek and Derrian Gobourne
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics helps five athletes achieve stardom

All five have placed high in national competitions.

  • East County
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Ali Yawn.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 05.03.17

East County High 5 Moments: 05.03.17

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

East County Athlete of the Week: 05.03.17

  • East County
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Echo Lake Apartments has a lifestyle center with a pool, fitness center and other features.
    By
  • 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

  • East County
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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.

  • East County
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    By
  • 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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    By
  • 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.

  • East County
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East County sports roundup: 04.28.17
    By
  • 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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