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Josh Lim and Emily Golden with Victor Lema and Hailey Golden and Ethan Weaver and Rebekah Jones
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Unmask the Night - Lakewood Ranch Prom

Lakewood Ranch held their prom Friday, May 3, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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Sierra Schappacher, Jackie Schoff and Talli Sharp celebrate following Lakewood Ranch’s 8-3 victory over River Ridge in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 3.
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  • May 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. River Ridge

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated River Ridge 8-3 in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 3. With the win, the Lady Mustangs will advance to the Final Four May 10 in Vero Beach.

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  • May 3, 2013
Area teams fall in quarterfinals

Three local baseball teams saw their seasons come to an end in the regional quarterfinals May 2.

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City Commissioners discuss sound enforcement.
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  • May 3, 2013
May 3: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: City Commissioners to discuss sound enforcement Monday; GMD lights modified for turtle season; Tennis Resorts Online names Key club No. 12 resort; Weekend Best Bets

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Pam Lutz of Austin Outdoor and Annette Gueli of Promotion Notions
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  • May 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Corporate Sponsor Showcase

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members mingled with the organization's sponsors and learned more about their products and services at the alliance's Annual Corporate Sponsor Showcase May 1. The event, held at the Polo Grill's Fete Catering Ballroom, featured expo displays, food and drinks.

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  • May 3, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Braden River Music Festival and Gumbo Cook-off

Linger Lodge will host the Braden River Music Festival and Gumbo Cook-off Saturday, May 4, at the restaurant and campground, 7205 85th St. Court E., Bradenton.'¨'¨

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A group of Waterline Road homeowners and nearby residents started a group called Preserve Our Waterline Road, Inc. and sent a petition to commissioners voicing their displeasure of a proposed development project.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • May 3, 2013
Development on Waterline Road delayed after public outcry

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioner's decision to continue a public hearing on the East Manatee housing proposal, called the Martin-Hillwood project, came after more than 20 Waterline Road homeowners, organized into a group called Preserve Our Waterline Road, Inc. (POWeR), voiced their displeasure with the plan at a meeting yesterday.

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Out-of-Door Academy’s Bradford Jones, No. 6, throws the ball from the outfield.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. Christian Calvary

The Out-of-Door Academy lost to Clearwater's Calvary Christian Academy 1-0 in the Thursday, May 2, Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinal.

  • East County
  • Schools
Officials OK 10th and 14th street roundabouts
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • May 2, 2013
May 2: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: City receives settlement offer on State-Street Sunshine complaint; Officials OK 10th and 14th street roundabouts; Bearadise Ranch preserves bears' history; Amateur sculptors carve their niches

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 2, 2013
Lakewood advances to region finals

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Strawberry Crest 5-1 in the Class 6A-Region 3 semifinals April 30.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2013
Creativity at work

The Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch is partnering with Lakewood Ranch Town Hall in presenting the work of student artists from Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
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Strawberry Crest’s Sarah Rowley, No. 2, touches first base after Lakewood Ranch’s Katie Hopkins, No. 20, throws the ball to Lakewood Ranch’s Jenn Trotter, No. 13, but before Trotter could touch the base. Rowley was safe.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mustangs victorious over Chargers

The Lady Mustangs beat the Lady Chargers 5-1 Tuesday, April 30, at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Schools
Klauber files compromise plan
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 1, 2013
May 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Klauber files compromise plan; Nature Park to open soon; Season's first turtle nest found on Longboat; The thrill of the grill

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The Sarasota High softball team celebrates following Alyssa Price's solo home run with two outs in the top of the seventh inning.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 1, 2013
Lady Sailors launch come-from-behind win

Sophomore catcher Alyssa Price hit a solo home run in the top of the seventh inning to tie the game and helped propel the Sarasota High softball team to a 2-1 nine-inning victory over Braden River in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals April 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
An observation deck/fishing pair overlooks a 10-acre lake with a canoe launch.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 1, 2013
Nature park to open soon

Conservatory Park was set to be developed into homes before neighborhood homeowners associations stepped in. Now, the 55 acres of wetlands and trail is set to open later this month.

  • East County
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