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Sam Hester.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 02.15.17

East County High 5 Moments: 02.15.17

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Ryan Brown.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 02.16.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 02.16.17

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Anyone who saw Cherp' s vehicle the night of the crime are asked to call the Manatee County Sheriff' s Office. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2017
Authorities seek help in murder investigation

Anyone who may have seen Alex Cherp's vehicle or suspects in Lakewood Ranch is asked to come forward.

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East County sports roundup: 02.14.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.14.17

East County sports roundup: 02.14.17

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 13, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports from East County.

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Country Club East is a popular community off Lorraine Road. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2017
Lakewood Ranch sells 10,000th home

In January, new home sales were up 32% from the the same time last year.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 12, 2017
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS JAN. 30 - FEB. 3

County Club East home sells for $1.43 million

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    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • February 11, 2017
Glendi has another great run in Sarasota

Annual Greek festival attracts thousands.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2017
A dogged effort for charity

Annual Doggies for Duchenne makes way through Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park.

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The Lakewood Ranch boys team defeated Seminole 4-3 to advance to the Class 5A state title on Feb. 18 against Cypress Bay in DeLand.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.11.17

East County sports roundup: 02.11.17

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2017
Palm Aire fashion fun helps charity

More than 170 ladies turned out for a fashion show featuring designs from Panache'.

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Pirates and LECOM announce ballpark naming-rights agreement
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2017
Pirates and LECOM announce ballpark naming-rights agreement

The agreement is for 15 years.

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Nick Johnson.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2017
Polo club holding contest for free lesson

The Club is also holding a tailgate contest.

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East County sports roundup: 02.10.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.10.17

East County sports roundup: 02.10.17

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Jim Arvanitis.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 10, 2017
Martial arts legend shares no-holds-barred stories

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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