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Barb Alexander rides the American flag out before the match.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 18, 2017
Polo tailgaters know how to throw a party

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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  • January 18, 2017
your town

your town

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LaDazhia Williams.
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  • January 18, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 01.18.17

East County High 5 Moments: 01.18.17

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MJ McMahon.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 18, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 01.18.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 01.18.17

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East County scores roundup: 01.18.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 18, 2017
East County scores roundup: 01.18.17

East County scores roundup: 01.18.17

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Gardeners Out East President Carolyn Lowry-Nation and Blue Star Memorial project manager and club member Karen Eckert stand with a rendering of the marker in its proposed location in front of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2017
Town Hall may get Blue Star memorial

Blue Star Memorial program to come to Lakewood Ranch?

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The University Park Women' s Club event committee makes sure to take a photograph together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2017
club news

club news

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Sam Hester and the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs are ranked eighth in Class 8A.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball ranked top-10 in state poll

The Mustangs are 15-2 on the season.

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The accident occurred at 5:08 p.m. Jan. 16. Stock photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2017
Three injured, one killed in suspected DUI

Charges are pending in a fatal crash outside Braden Woods Monday evening.

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Savanna King, Cassidy Gilley, Dr. LoanAnh Bui and Morgan Merritt cut the ribbon during the grand opening of Little Town Smiles.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • January 16, 2017
New business

Little Town Smiles will concentrate on kids 16 and younger.

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Manatee County has its own water supply.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2017
Manatee County to discuss future of water

Manatee, state officials plan aquifer recharge project.

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Elks Exalted Ruler Darrin Simone talks with new member Jim Williamson and current member John Piper at the open house.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Elks project dear to the members

Club hosts open house and groundbreaking ceremonies

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Ken Feld has been with Feld Entertainment since 1970.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 15, 2017
Feld announces end to Ringling Bros. circus

After 146 years, Ellenton-based Feld Entertainment has announced the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will have its final show in May.

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Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a little blue heron in a marsh of Lakewood Ranch.
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  • January 13, 2017
East County weather page photo: Jan. 12

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a little blue heron in a marsh of Lakewood Ranch.

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East County weekend roundup: 01.16.17
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  • January 12, 2017
East County weekend roundup: 01.16.17

East County weekend roundup: 01.16.17

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