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Kevin and Heather Harvey, along with their 8-year-old boxer Max on the left, opened the Woofdorf in August.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 30, 2015
What’s all the woof about?

Lakewood Ranch is the stomping ground for a new luxury hotel — for canines.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 30, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 10.1.15

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
CDD Vicechairman John Brocki suggested the board also consider other plants around the community's ponds, instead of allowing sod to grow to the water's edge, because the grass clippings from mowing gets into the water and encourages algae.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 29, 2015
Waterlefe considers carp for lakes

The Golf and River Club's water bodies are suffering from invasive species and algae infestation.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Town Hall tonight is hosting an event for landscape enthusiasts.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 29, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall hosts science cafe

The Protect our Ponds Science Cafe will offer Ranch residents an outlet for voicing landscape concerns.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney's Brooke Picchi and Keri McMahon go up for a block in the first set.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 29, 2015
Lady Cougars fall in four

After splitting the first two sets, the Cardinal Mooney volleyball team fell to Venice 3-1 Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
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Brad and Lynn Schramek, courtesy photo
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 28, 2015
Parkinson Café launches in East County

A River Club resident has organized a monthly social program for individuals and partners living with Parkinson's disease.

  • East County
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Ron Reagan served four terms in the Florida House of Representatives.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 28, 2015
Ron Reagan files for Manatee County commission seat

He will seek the seat being vacated by Commissioner Larry Bustle.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 28, 2015
ODA swims past Northside Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls swim teams both posted victories against Northside Christian in district action Sept. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 28, 2015
Pirates to hold golf fundraiser

Braden River High will hold its 3rd annual Pirate Baseball and Softball Golf Tournament Oct. 10.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • September 28, 2015
Health and Wellness Expo celebrates the fun side of health

The Lakewood Ranch Medical Center held its annual Health & Wellness Expo on Saturday with vendors, children education and family fun activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch residents Chris and Jessi McComas spent nearly four years playing kickball for "Ball Me Maybe" in Knoxville, Tenn. The couple recently founded MVP Sports and Social, which will open its first kickball season Oct. 5.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 28, 2015
Fun and games

Lakewood Ranch residents Chris and Jessi McComas will start their first MVP Sports and Social kickball season Oct. 12.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 26, 2015
Mixon Fruit Farms Gets Crafty

Mixon Fruit Farms was filled with crafters on Sept. 26 at its monthly craft fair.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kalli Johnson, Jalyn Thompson, Cienna Davis and Mackenzie Brielmann sport similar knee-length dark dresses.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 26, 2015
Lakewood Ranch High celebrates homecoming

Lakewood Ranch High celebrates homecoming

  • East County
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Scarlett and Hunter Handley share jokes during snack time.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 26, 2015
Freedom Elementary hosts Mother-Son Night

During the annual event, mothers and their sons competed against other families in rounds of Hungry Hippo, Tug of War and a three-legged race.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 10.01.15

East County High 5 Moments: 10.01.15

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