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Kindergartner Katherine Prince couldn’t wait to show off her hula-hooping skills.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Elementary Fundraiser

Students at Bashaw Elementary School worked up a sweat hula-hooping and jump roping Feb. 16, as part of a series of before-school fundraisers to help raise money for the Larry King Cardiac Foundation. The students, who also decorated sidewalks and ran earlier in the week as part of the fundraiser, hope to raise $2,500 for the foundation, which helped save the life of Laszlo Szilagyi whose two sons, Peter and Adam, attend Bashaw.

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  • February 16, 2012
LECOM Pharmacy School earns top honors

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's School of Pharmacy took one of the top awards during the nationwide Medication Adherence Challenge.

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The 5-year-old boy was taken to Bayfront Medical Center.
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  • Michael Eng
  • February 15, 2012
Five-year-old airlifted after car crash

According to Florida Highway Patrol reports, a 5-year-old boy was riding a bicycle at University Parkway and Lockwood Ridge Road when he was struck by a vehicle.

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  • February 15, 2012
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  • February 15, 2012
SCORES: Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch soccer kicks off

The Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team went 2-1 this past week.

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  • February 15, 2012
Gullet students earn dance party

Gullett Elementary School students who demonstrated positive behavior in recent weeks earned themselves a dance party, of sorts.

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  • February 15, 2012
Fundraiser set for Main Street

Residents wishing to help children achieve academic and personal success now can lace up their sneakers and race for the cause.

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U.S. Navy SEAL Brian Bill always dreamed of becoming a Navy SEAL. East County residents can  raise money in his honor Feb. 24, during a fundraiser organized by his father, Scott Bill. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2012
BEST of the BEST

Scott Bill, whose son, U.S. Navy SEAL Brian Bill, died Aug. 6, 2011, in Afghanistan, will host a fundraiser for the Navy SEAL Foundation Feb. 24, at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas.

  • East County
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  • February 15, 2012
Concert to honor Rogers, Wagner

The Josh Rogers and Brett Wagner Benefit Concert will be held at Hunsader's Rockin' Ranch.

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Laszlo Szilagyi, left, is thankful for every minute he spends with his wife, Noemi, and sons, Peter and Adam. Laszlo nearly died from an enlarged heart. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2012
The Story of a Broken Heart

Students at Bashaw Elementary school this week are raising funds for the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, after it helped save the life of a parent at the school.

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Tim McGonegal
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  • February 15, 2012
County preps for 'No Child Left Behind' adjustments

Manatee County Public Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal said Florida schools, for years, have been operating under two different accountability systems.

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  • February 15, 2012
News Briefs

Suspects burglarize East County Best Buy; School Board considers outsourcing department; Fatal fire, death caused by cigarette

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Lakewood Ranch High pitchers Kevin Leone, Dom Leone, Bryan Vanvranken, Brandon King, Brad Zunica, Seth McGarry, Jake Axley, Barrett Holtry and Kyle Benson have their sights set on leading the Mustangs to their first state title since 2003.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2012
Lakewood Ranch High baseball uses nine pitchers

With the arms of nine pitchers, the Lakewood Ranch High baseball team is poised to make another run toward Port St. Lucie and an elusive state title.

  • East County
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Braden River hopes to keep its quest for a state championship alive Feb. 16, in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinal against Port St. Lucie. Brian Blanco.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2012
Pirates win district crown

The Braden River High boys team captured its second-consecutive district title with a 68-56 victory over Venice in the Class 7A-District 11 championship.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2012
Comment: Pirates enjoying comforts of home

As the final seconds ticked off the clock, I let out a sigh of relief.

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