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Belle Babcock, 13, has loved Disney since she was a child. Her father took her to Disney World every summer when she was growing up.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 2, 2015
Belle of the ball gowns

A childhood affinity for all things Disney is blossoming into a business for an East County teen.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2015
More apartments planned for Lakewood Ranch

Homes by Towne will build Lakewood Ranch's largest apartment complex to date.

  • East County
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Corey and Bonnie Keyworth are one big, happy family with their four children, Michael, Malachi, Dominick and Kaitlynn.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2015
East County family does double take

Just 13 months after having fraternal twins, Bonnie and Corey Keyworth now have their second set.

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New Facility Committee Chairman Randy Volkart and Exalted Ruler Christine DiMarco are eager to see the new facility's design and construction begin.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2015
Elks prep for new, larger space

Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge 2855 has purchased land and sold real estate so it can build a new, larger facility.

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This home at 7518 Mizner Reserve Court has four bedrooms, three and a half baths, a pool and 3,577 square feet of living area.Â
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 2, 2015
The Sound at Waterlefe condo sells for $760,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21.

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Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance executive director Heather Kasten and Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce president Gail Loefgren at last year's expo.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 1, 2015
East Meets West Business Expo to showcase businesses

Professionals from across Sarasota and Manatee counties will show off their businesses and products at the seventh annual East Meets West Business Expo on Sept. 2.

  • Longboat Key
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Terry Marks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2015
Jewish Housing Federation hires new VP

Terry Marks is the new vice president of philanthropy.

  • East County
  • News
Human resources consultant Ron Hamilton talks with Inter-District Authority Board members, including Chairman Tom Green, left, about finding a successful candidate.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2015
IDA refines candidate search

Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey says, ‘This position is not for a wall flower.’

  • East County
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Six cars were burglarized over the weekend at East County churches.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 31, 2015
Six cars burglarized at East County churches

A suspect broke into vehicles parked at Our Lady of Angels and House of Fellowship churches.

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Christa Briener, the voluntary pre-kindergarten teacher, reads a bok to Nolan Lee, 4.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 31, 2015
Kiddie Academy promotes literacy with help from Curious George

The Lakewood Ranch early learning center held its annual Story Time Alive event Saturday.

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TOPSoccer is a program designed to give special needs children, ages 4 and up, the opportunity to learn and play soccer.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2015
TOPSoccer registration upcoming

BRSC will hold onsite registration for its TOPSoccer program Sept. 12.

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Devin McDermott
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2015
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East County Sidelines 09.03.15

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Tyler Dyson
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 30, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 09.03.15

East County High 5 Moments: 09.03.15

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Raymond Thomas
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 30, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 1

Braden River was the lone East County school to win its season opener Aug. 28.

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Ella Flett, 12, and her brother, Owens, 10, slide down the monster slide together.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 29, 2015
East County families dive into Splash Bash

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities organized the annual back-to-school event at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
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