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Lakewood Ranch sophomore Colton Chupp pitched a complete game, allowing three hits in the Mustangs 4-2 victory over North Port March 25.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Baseball Classic

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch, Cardinal Mooney, Riverview and Sarasota High baseball teams were five of 24 teams from across the state that participated in the 28th Annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 25-28.

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Swan, peacock hybrid ruffles residents' feathers
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 1, 2013
April 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's stories: Professional mime group proclaims 'silence is golden'; SMR adds 'green' to its portfolio; Colony to be demolished; Swan, peacock hybrid ruffles residents' feathers; Adult bookstore has city turning pages

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Project developers say the new towers will "blend in," as shown in this rendering. Courtesy rendering.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 1, 2013
Mega mall to get cell tower

Developers will erect a 160-foot cell tower to help provide quality cell-phone reception at the new mall location.

  • East County
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  • Josh Siegel
  • April 1, 2013
SMR adds 'green' to its portfolio

SMR Farms is shifting crops to meet Florida's medical marijuana demand.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 1, 2013
SMR to host Mayberry festival

A small-town, 'Mayberry'-themed festival will be held July 4 weekend. It includes an Aunt Bee look-alike bikini contest, among other festivities.

  • East County
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  • Josh Siegel
  • April 1, 2013
44th Avenue Extension project grows

Despite opposition to the 44th Avenue extension, county officials now are planning to widen 44th Avenue and are also considering constructing a toll bridge over the river.

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Bryan Allman and his sons, Parker and Preston spent the day at the beach before the pool.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Dive-In Movie

Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour held a Dive-in Movie March 29 at its recreation center pool. Attendees watched Wreck-It Ralph and swam during a chilly night.

  • East County
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Saldivar David and Rafael Ortegon, both deputies with the Sheriff’s Office
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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sheriff's Office Torch Run

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office held its annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics March 29 at Manatee Technical Institute's East campus. The event featured a 5K run and a Kid's Fun Run, for children eight years old and younger.

  • East County
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Skylar, Taylor and Katie Ramirez were in town visiting their grandparents, Lakewood Ranch residents Diane and Bill Nelson, not pictured.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Easter Egg Hunt

Hundreds of children and their families gathered March 30, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street for an Easter Egg Hunt event.

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This morning, families and clergy participated in the Good Friday Morning Stations of the Cross walk. Learn more in today's daily headlines!
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 29, 2013
March 29: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Bomb threat cleared at courthouse; Manatee School Board member requests reimbursement; VIDEO: Good Friday Morning Stations of the Cross; Weekend Best Bets

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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 29, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Main Street Lakewood Ranch Easter Egg Hunt

The 11:30 a.m. March 30 egg hunt will feature more than 10,000 eggs and four golden eggs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
School board member Julie Aranibar is asking for $20,000 to be reimbursed for legal fees and Carpenter is asking for $700.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 29, 2013
Manatee School Board members want legal fees reimbursed

School board members Julie Aranibar and Karen Carpenter want their fellow school board members to reimburse them for more than $20,000 in legal fees stemming from a recent investigation into whether they violated public records policy.

  • East County
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Ten-year-old Ethan Pino was determined to master his jump-roping skills.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Jump for Fun

Children at Bashaw Elementary School raised more than $4,000 for the school March 28, during Bashaw's annual Jump for Fun event.

  • East County
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Griffin Trautweiler, Chase Tench, Steven Varone and Garrett Kelly
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Spring Fling Dance

Nolan Middle School students celebrated spring with plenty of music, dancing and snacks April 27, during the school's Parent-Teacher Organization Spring Fling Dance.

  • East County
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Ila Afruizi, 4, made sure to see the Easter Bunny.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Easter Egg Hunt

Children at Kiddie Academy today enjoyed an Easter-themed day as they hunted for eggs on the playground, visited with the Easter Bunny and participated in other activities.

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