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Wave Runners make splash at FLAGS meet

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners sent four swimmers to the Florida Age Group Swimming Championships March 8-11 in Sarasota.

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Pictured are LECOM medical students Anthony Dominick, Katherine Lambert, Kimberly Feltner, LECOM Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Robert George, Mayor Wayne Poston, Kelly Rosborough and Alan Mashraghi. Courtesy photo of Michael Polin.
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  • April 19, 2012
LECOM, Bradenton celebrate doctors

As part of National Osteopathic Medicine Week, Bradenton Mayor Wayne Poston recently celebrated local osteopathic physicians.

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Senior Huntyre Elling earned the victory on the mound for Lakewood Ranch.
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  • April 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: District Semifinal Softball

The top-seeded Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High softball teams both cruised to district semifinal victories April 18. The Lady Mustangs defeated Dixie Hollins 17-2 in their four-inning Class 6A-District 12 semifinal while the Lady Pirates defeated Venice 10-0 in their six-inning Class 7A-District 11 semifinal. Both teams will advance to their respective district championship games April 20. Lakewood Ranch will host the winner of the other 6A-12 semifinal between Seminole Osceola and Palmetto while Braden River will host the winner of the other 7A-11 semifinal between Manatee and Sarasota. Both games will begin at 7 p.m.

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Mustangs to host youth basketball clinic

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team will host a free youth basketball clinic from 9 a.m. to noon April 28 in the Mustangs gymnasium.

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  • April 18, 2012
Ranch children visit food bank

hildren of the MOMS Club of Lakewood Ranch saw their philanthropic efforts come full circle April 9, as they visited the Food Bank of Manatee County.

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  • April 18, 2012
Veterans group forges into East County

A local non-profit that helps remedy high levels of veteran unemployment nationwide is seeking the public's support.

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Volunteers Mary Bilkie and Barb Grundy said they look forward to packing the backpacks for the children and make sure to schedule their other activities around it.
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  • April 18, 2012
Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks feeds students

The Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks is feeding students on weekends through the Elks Feeding Empty Little Tummies program. School officials say the program is helping keep students focused in the classroom.

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  • April 18, 2012
Planning commission endorses Rye Road project

Medallion Home is seeking a rezone and preliminary site plan approval for a 35-acre project on Rye Road.

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Over the last few years, Joe Comforto’s mailbox has become a receptacle for things he never ordered — and never wished to find.
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  • April 18, 2012
East County resident battles identity theft

East County resident Joe Comforto has been battling identity theft for five years. This year, however, the thieves used his information to commit tax fraud.

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The Rev. Aaron Klein and his wife, Nicole, are eager to serve the community.
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  • April 18, 2012
New church makes waves in Lakewood

Lakewood Ranch residents Aaron and Nicole Klein and their children recently started Current Community Church.

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Gregg Ellery and his wife, Valerie, left, enjoyed an all-access tour of Tropicana Field with Rays Scouting Administrator Nancy Berry. Courtesy photo.
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  • April 18, 2012
Bayside director inspires Tampa Bay Rays

Bayside Community Church Director of Events Gregg Ellery delivered a motivational message to the Tampa Bay Rays organization the day before the 2012 season began.

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  • April 18, 2012
Rolling on sunshine

East County-based American Pride Golf Cart Services recently unveiled its line of solar-powered golf carts.

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Richard Gailey Jr. said he learned much about politics by watching his mother, Donna Hayes. Courtesy photo.
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  • April 18, 2012
Commissioner Hayes' son to run for District 5 Volusia County Council

Commissioner Donna Hayes' son, Richard Gailey Jr., is jumping into the political arena in Volusia County as his mother nears retirement.

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