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Thirteen-year-old Madison Yoder works on fielding drills.
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  • July 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Softball Camp

Nearly 70 girls ages 14 and under learned the fundamentals of softball during Lakewood Ranch High's softball camp July 24-26. Participants worked on speed and agility, hitting and infield and outfield drills, among other fundamentals.

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  • July 27, 2012
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  • July 26, 2012
Manatee FEMA center closes Saturday; Sarasota County center open

The temporary centers provide information about disaster assistance programs.

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Jake Stanton, Jake Johnson and Zach McClung held lead children in a song.
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  • July 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Promise Island VBS

Children are enjoying a special "Adventures on Promise Island" themed Vacation Bible School at Braden River United Methodist Church this week.

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Kayla Sheckler accepted the Emanu-El Award from Temple President Michael Richker.
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  • July 25, 2012
University Park woman honored

University Park resident Kayla Sheckler was honored recently for her dedication and efforts on behalf of Temple Emanu-El, during a special temple board installation and awards dinner last month.

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  • July 25, 2012
Resident named consultant for Mote

Mote Marine Laboratory has named East County resident Irwin Davis as its new senior consultant for economic and community development.

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  • July 25, 2012
Residents named to Jewish Housing Council

Lakewood Ranch residents Alan Silverglat and Louis Siegel have been named to the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Housing Council Board of Trustees.

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  • July 25, 2012
Fall bazaar planning begins

It may be months away, but members of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club already are gearing up for its fall Bazaar, Boutique and Luncheon to be held in October.

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East County resident Brittany Wenger
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  • July 25, 2012
ODA student wins Google Science Fair

Out-of-Door Academy student and Lakewood Ranch resident Brittany Wenger took home the grand prize at the Google Science Fair.

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  • July 25, 2012
Burglars targeting vehicles in Lakewood Ranch

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is reporting there is a trend in vehicle burglaries in sections of Lakewood Ranch, and are reminding residents to remove valuables from their vehicles.

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Although Tropical Storm Debby wiped out the watermelon patch Emmanuel McDonald helped plant, he was able to salvage an unripe melon.
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  • July 25, 2012
How does your garden grow?

Paul Reynolds grew up in poverty. But, after earning degrees in chemistry and a master's degree in economics, he now helps educate the children in his community through hands-on activities.

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Construction crews will remove an estimated 35,000 cubic yards of dirt during the duration of the project.
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  • July 25, 2012
S.R. 64 construction focused on drainage

Contractors have relocated the majority of utilities associated with the widening of State Road 64 and will continue to address East County drainage improvements in the coming months.

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  • July 25, 2012
IDA approves funding proposal

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority voted 3-1 in favor of a 12-year funding proposal for its new maintenance facility.

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  • July 25, 2012
Primary Elections: Manatee County board of County commissioners district 5

Four candidates - two Democrats and two Republicans - are facing off in the Aug. 14 primary election for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 5 seat, which is being vacated by longtime East County resident Donna Hayes.

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