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East County | Sports

Twins Connor and Jake Krug committed to Duke for tennis. Photo courtesy Dick Vitale.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 23, 2019
Krug twins commit to Duke for tennis

The juniors had offers from numerous elite programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch senior forward Jacob Jordan (8) goes for a header against Manatee High. He had two goals in the game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 18, 2019
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer off to a fast start, but want more goals

The Mustangs are trying to find a go-to goal scorer.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bella Patterson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 18, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Bella Patterson

The Braden River girls basketball player talks learning to stop relying on height and her ability to box out opponents.

  • East County
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Natalie Gorji is headed to Rice University next year.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 11, 2019
ODA senior has eyes on final goal

The Rice University commit wants to get her younger teammates more involved this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jacob Jordan.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 11, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Jacob Jordan

The Lakewood Ranch striker talks perseverance and reaching the state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River senior D'Angelo Antonino said his finishing ability is one of this best attributes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 4, 2019
Braden River basketball player has strength to move forward

The Pirates senior says his added muscle will aid him on the basketball court

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch freshman Devlin Loynd chats with coach Pat Ancil after his match at the 2019 Preseason Classic.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 4, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Coach pins leadership on senior wrestlers

Lakewood Ranch has an experienced group in 2019-2020.

  • East County
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Zi Burns.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 4, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Zi Burns

The ODA basketball player talks being more aggressive and winning a state title in Delaware.

  • East County
  • Sports
Julia Rodriguez (32) gets a hug from Ellie DiGiacomo after getting fouled, as Aaliyah Capers (25) and Bella Patterson (13) jog up the court.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 27, 2019
Braden River girls basketball adds top talent

Star guard O'Mariah Gordon will have more assistance in 2019-2020.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch junior Lauren Beck started singing in sixth grade, and started playing soccer when she was 5.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 27, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Pitch just perfect for Mustangs soccer player

Lakewood Ranch junior defender sings as well as she slide tackles.

  • East County
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Christian Perez.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 27, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Christian Perez

The Mustangs senior talks his favorite memory and defending taller players.

  • East County
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Frank Bell is the new head coach of the Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 20, 2019
Rookie varsity coach takes over Lakewood Ranch's girls basketball team

Frank Bell coached the junior varsity team last year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alyssa Bradford signed with Young Harris College on Nov. 13.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 20, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Mustang's signing story one of self-belief

The senior didn't play lacrosse two years ago. Now, she's a college-level player.

  • East County
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Christian Shaneyfelt.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 20, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Christian Shaneyfelt

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks making the state championship and wanting to teleport places.

  • East County
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Brain Health Initiative Executive Director Stephanie Peabody (center) helps warm up the runners before the 5K. She obviously was not running in the 5K with those boots.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 17, 2019
Mind really matters in Lakewood Ranch during Mindful Triathlon

The Brain Health Initiative gets a huge boost as more than 250 entrants participate in the first Mindful Triathlon in Lakewood Ranch.

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Forward Chase Koski (86) and defenseman Jackson Ellis (4) celebrate a goal Feb. 6 for Lakewood Ranch boys hockey in the Lightning High School Hockey League's title game. The Mustangs have become the premier high school-level team for skaters in the region.
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Brian Taylor, who works as executive vice president for Perform[cb], has been working from CoworkLWR since 2021 in order to have a separation between work and home life. He enjoys the opportunities to network with fellow remote workers at the new location.
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Bradenton's Stillpoint Mission has outgrown its current building and hopes to bring in enough funds to purchase a new building to better serve clients.
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This Country Club Village home at 7216 Pasadena Glen sold for $3 million. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,038 square feet of living area.
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With scissors in one hand and a whip in the other, Commissioner Carol Felts cuts the ribbon on a historical marker for The Florida Cracker Trail Feb. 13 at Manatee Village Historical Park.
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