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East County

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

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

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

East County Sports Roundup: 02.03.17

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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
  • News
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.

  • East County
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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
  • News
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

  • East County
  • Sports
Two buildings each will be five-levels, each with 22 units. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2017
Condo project on the rise

Vertical construction of Lakeshore condos should begin within three months.

  • East County
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Hunter Reed.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch senior wrestler has eyes on redemption

After falling ill just before the 2016 regionals, unable to cut weight, he is ready for another opportunity.

  • East County
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Brooke Storer and her No. 9 sportsman car.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
Right time to feel power of DeSoto Speedway

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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Deoni Cason.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

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Ava Krug and Alexis Blokhina. Photo courtesy Dick Vitale.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

East County High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

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Newgate Montessori School moved its secondary students into the former Center for Building Hope building on Dec. 5, 2016.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2017
Where are they now?

Former Center for Building Hope workers find success in new endeavors.

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Heidi Brown
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2017
New exec starts at nonprofit

New Jewish Family and Children Services CEO plans to expand and streamline services.

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