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Student leaders in Fellowship of Christian Athletes performed a drama to the song "Everything."
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PHOTO GALLERY: BRHS Talent Showcase

Students at Braden River High School wowed their friends and families Nov. 29, during the fifth annual Braden River's Got Talent showcase.

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It was the first time Jackson Hayward didn't cry while meeting Mrs. and Mr. Claus, portrayed by Jeanne and John Larranaga.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Santa Sighting

Families in the Heritage Harbour community got into the holiday spirit Dec. 1, as they enjoyed a Breakfast with Santa event at the Stoneybrook Rec Center.

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McNeal Elementary School's Braden Elliott, 9, led a demonstration with Ming Wu Martial Arts.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Imagine Festival

Families at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch enjoyed martial arts and other demonstrations, inflatables, sno-cones and more, during the school's Winter Wonderland festival Dec. 1.

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Marisa Kaufman visited booths with Katie Minton.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Storm Festival

Haile Middle School students and their families gathered at the school Dec. 1, for the first Haile Storm Festival.

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The candle shop was just one of many in the town of Bethlehem.
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PHOTO GALLERY: A Night in Bethlehem

The parking area of Living Lord Lutheran Church transformed into the streets of Bethlehem Dec. 1.

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Al and Ardie Baars enjoyed looking at all the handcrafted items.
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  • December 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Craft Sale

Horseshoe Cove residents welcomed the public to their community as they hosted their annual Christmas/Fine Arts Craft Sale Dec. 1.

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Runners of all ages participated in the event.
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  • December 1, 2012
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Supporters of Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities rallied for individuals with special needs Dec. 1, during the 15th annual Jingle & Jog 5K event.

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Lady Pirates sail past Lady Indians

The Braden River High girls basketball team defeated Venice 59-45 Nov. 29.

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Today's Stories: Ringling Walmart appeal filed; Turner pushes for eased restrictions; County preps beach access for upgrade, and CDDs pass budget amendments

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  • November 29, 2012
Ranch hospital gets early Christmas gift

The Payton Wright Foundation has donated $2,200 worth of gifts for the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

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  • November 29, 2012
Boards pass budget amendments

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District boards today passed more than $120,000 in budget amendments.

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Lakewood Ranch High sophomore forward Tyler Gordon celebrates following her goal in the second half.
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  • November 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River at Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated rival Braden River 2-0 in a Class 4A-District 10 match Nov. 28. Talia Falco and Tyler Gordon each scored a goal for the Lady Mustangs. Megan Hardy and Lindsay Martinez were each credited with an assist.

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U.S. midfielder Christopher Lima brings the ball up the field during the first half of the U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team’s 4-4 draw against Brazil Nov. 28.
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  • November 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 NIKE International Friendlies

The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team battled Brazil to a 4-4 draw in the 2012 NIKE International Friendlies Nov. 28, at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch. Forward Rubio Rubin scored a pair of goals and also had a pair of assists to lead the way for the U.S. Alan Winn and Ahinga Selemani finished with a goal apiece. Christopher Lima and Corey Baird each had an assist. The U.S. will face Turkey at 5 p.m. Nov. 30 and Portugal at 5 p.m. Dec. 2.

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