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Lakewood Ranch High School teacher Greg McGrew has taken top honors from a state technology organization.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2011
Ranch educator honored

A Lakewood Ranch High School teacher has been named Manufacturing Secondary Educator of the Year.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hall-of-Fame fan Keith Kunzig, known as Big Nasty, today spoke to children at Tara Elementary School about the importance of saying no to drugs. The event was part of Red Ribbon Week.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Big Nasty

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hall-of-Fame fan Keith Kunzig, known as Big Nasty, today spoke to children at Tara Elementary School about the importance of saying no to drugs. The event was part of Red Ribbon Week.

  • East County
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Lilly Riggs payed close attention.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2011
McNeal students learn about animal care

First-graders at McNeal Elementary School on Wednesday learned about being a veterinarian.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2011
Copper stolen from East County street

Over the past month, 300 yards of copper wiring has been stolen from a section of Honore Avenue.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 27, 2011
Nolan Middle wins championship

The Nolan Middle School girls soccer team defeated King Middle 4-0 Oct. 20 to capture the 2011 Manatee County championship and finish the season undefeated.

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The Braden River High volleyball team won the third game 25-21 before eventually falling to Venice in the Class 7A-District 11 semifinal Oct. 26. Photo courtesy of Tom Hubbard.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 26, 2011
Lady Pirates fall in district semifinal

The Braden River High volleyball team won't be playing for a district title for the first time in five years after falling to top-seeded Venice in a Class 7A-District 11 semifinal Oct. 26.

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  • October 26, 2011
Imagine principal makes trip to the roof

Imagine School Principal Stephen Sajewski spent part of the day Oct. 21 on the school's roof to reward students for raising more than $10,000 during the school's recent book fair.

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  • October 26, 2011
Temple Emanu-El hosts fall festival

Members of Temple Emanu-El enjoyed special Wild West-themed family time Oct. 15 as the temple's preschool hosted a fall festival fundraiser.

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  • October 26, 2011
Ranch hosts Boo Fest family fun

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' Corp.'s annual Boo Fest event will run from 6-9 p.m.

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  • October 26, 2011
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Superintendent disbands committee; Investigation looks politically vindictive

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In keeping with the baseball theme, Palm-Aire resident Allan Weissman served popcorn and peanuts for a special reception for his "Baseball World" exhibit earlier this month.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2011
Fan takes artistic swing

Allan Weissman, a lifelong baseball fan and artist, has a baseball-themed art exhibit on display through Oct. 31 at the Braden River Branch Library.

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Shawn Troxel and Tony Cordero, owners of Dimensions of Fear Productions, doing business as Twisted Woods, intend to scare as many people as possible with their haunted attraction this Halloween season.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2011
Shawn Troxel and Tony Cordero specialize in the unexpected

Two Bradenton businessmen have opened the area's first professional haunted attraction in the East County.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2011
Ranch IDA plans new hires

Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority officials also are planning to make changes to Town Hall's fee structure.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2011
Lakewood Rotary tips glass to charity

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch will host the 10th annual Suncoast Food & Wine Fest Nov. 12.

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Lakewood Ranch Community Fund President-elect Diane Brune gives a $3,500 check to Joyce Scott of Catholic Charities/Our Mother’s House.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2011
Community Fund gives out grants

Lakewood Ranch residents Bob and Billie Delaney also earned the fund's Humanitarian of the Year award.

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