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East County | Sports

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
  • Sports
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
  • Sports
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.

  • East County
  • News
Pirates junior wideout Josh Thomas takes the ball upfield on a kickoff return against Palmetto.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 13, 2019
Pirates football can't wait to set sail again in 2020

Braden River coach confident his team will bounce back from 4-7 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Elizabeth Mosqueda (center) dances with her teammates after claiming victory over Stella Ultimate.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 13, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Frisbee tournament tosses in surprises

Frisbee tournament tosses in surprises

  • East County
  • Sports
Kate Walker.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 13, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Kate Walker

The Braden River senior talks overcoming injuries and her goals for the state meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Pirates take the field through a cloud of smoke.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 8, 2019
Pirates football falls in first round of playoffs

Braden River gave Palmetto all it could handle, but it was not enough.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Pirates take the field.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2019
Pirates play best football in advance of playoffs

Braden River may be peaking at the right time.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch wideout Michael Cucci celebrates with Chris Austion after a Cucci touchdown.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs look to build off winning season

Year one under coach Rashad West was a success.

  • East County
  • Sports
Emily Massengale.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 6, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Emily Massengale

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks the difficulty of backstroke and the area she has improved the most.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic again a smash hit

The tournament raises money for cancer research.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch football ends regular season with win.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch football ends regular season with win

The Mustangs will find out their playoff fate Nov. 3.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 1, 2019
Pirates football falls to CAI in regular season finale

Braden River held a late lead but could not keep it secure.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 1, 2019
Concession opens par 3 course

Concession Golf Club opens new Par 3 course in Manatee County

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