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East County | Sports

Christopher Culton.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 22, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High football coach leaving after one season

Christopher Culton is leaving Lakewood Ranch High football after one season for North River High

  • East County
  • Sports
The ODA crowd throws commemorative mini-basketballs in the air at the close of the school's ceremony at its new field house.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 16, 2019
ODA's new multi-sport facility offers athletic and academic benefits

The Out-of-Door Academy's new Fox Field House facility gives the Thunder more room for basketball, volleyball and other indoor sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mustangs senior forward Josh Young barrels into a Pirates defender on a drive to the basket.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 16, 2019
Mustangs extend culture of winning — and fun

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball program has had a consistent culture despite the typical turnover of high school rosters.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kendyl Brahler, with Lady Bombers coach Karl Mason.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 16, 2019
East County High 5 Moments: 01.17.19

East County High 5 Moments: 01.17.19

  • East County
  • Sports
Ciniya Moore.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 16, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Ciniya Moore

The ODA guard talks work ethic and her basketball origins

  • East County
  • Sports
There will be an "Early Bird" online sale Jan. 15-16 before regular sales begin Jan. 19.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 14, 2019
Pirates single-game spring training tickets on sale this week

There will be an "Early Bird" online sale Jan. 15-16 for Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training tickets at LECOM Park before regular sales begin Jan. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mela Sharma.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 9, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Mela Sharma

The Braden River senior talks winning districts and visiting family in India

  • East County
  • Sports
Nina and Jamie McHardy before a water polo match in Orlando on Jan. 4. Photo courtesy Debbie McHardy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 9, 2019
Lakewood Ranch twins receive water polo honor

They were named to the 2019 Olympic Development Program's Southeast Zone team

  • East County
  • Sports
Drew Mitts played in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 5.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 9, 2019
Mustangs linebacker realizes longtime goal

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 8, 2019
ODA opens new indoor sports facility

The Out-of-Door Academy (ODA) opened Fox Field House to help its basketball and volleyball teams practice earlier and simultaneously.

  • East County
  • Sports
1. Lakewood Ranch's Karen Kay Lyvers dances off the mat. She won the 4A girls pole vault at the track and field championships.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 27, 2018
A year of champions: The top 10 East County sports moments of 2018

The top 10 East County sports moments of 2018 included athletes from Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools and The Out-of-Door Academy, plus youth and adult sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior midfielder Madisyn Opstal and junior forward Natalie Gorji lead the ODA offense.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 19, 2018
High-scoring upperclassmen lead Thunder girls soccer team

The ODA senior midfielder and junior forward have been on a tear this season

  • East County
  • Sports
Ellen Jaffe Jones poses on her favorite trail in Lakewood Ranch's Heron's Nest Nature Park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch runner gets gold eating green

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Heather Jones.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 19, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Heather Jones

The Lakewood Ranch junior talks winning in PKs and her biggest challenge

  • East County
  • Sports
The FHSAA announced its classifications for the 2019 and 2020 seasons on Friday
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 14, 2018
New FHSAA football classifications mean big change for Braden River

The FHSAA announced its classifications for the 2019 and 2020 seasons on Friday

  • East County
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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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