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  • Michael Eng
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Randy Bezet

In March 2010, Bayside Community Church Pastor Randy Bezet welcomed the East County community to his church's new home - a 54,000-square-foot behemoth on State Road 64. Despite its size, Bayside already has reached capacity. Rather than launch another campaign to expand, Bezet and his Bayside team are planning to open a campus in West Bradenton in February. In doing so, Bayside will become the first East County-based church to expand into another area.

  • East County
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"It's a very important time, and we need strong leadership, and most importantly, the people in Manatee County need to be listened to by their commissioners," Vanessa Baugh says. "People feel like they're not being heard."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Vanessa Baugh

If Vanessa Baugh runs for the District 5 Manatee County Commission seat - a decision she says she will make by February - she may be the first person with enough connections and grassroots momentum to seriously challenge incumbent Donna Hayes since she was elected in 2004.

  • East County
  • News
"Anything we're allocating money to, we need to look at," says Julie Aranibar
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Julie Aranibar

Lakewood Ranch resident Julie Aranibar has more than a decade of volunteer work with Manatee County Public Schools. Now, she'll use that experience to affect policy as a member of the Manatee County School Board.

  • East County
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"I think Sarasota-Bradenton is one of the few communities in the area that embraces and supports the arts, theater and film," says Ken Sanborn. "This area is more arts friendly than anywhere in Florida."
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Ken Sanborn

In September 2010, Longboat Key resident Ken Sanborn formally unveiled plans for Miami 24/7 - a movie-studio project intended for Lakewood Ranch. In mid-May, Sanborn Studios LLC will begin filming the first 13 episodes of its first TV series, "Miami 24/7."

  • East County
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"It's been great to be able to transition into what you are campaigning for," says Greg Steube. "It's truly an honor to be one of the few people in the state to represent somebody."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Greg Steube

After more than two years of campaigning, 32-year-old Greg Steube finally can put his ideas into action as the District 67 representative in the Florida House of Representatives.

  • East County
  • News
"(Knowing) your involvement directly impacts something bigger than we are is exciting," Bobbi Larson says of her work at the American Red Cross.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Bobbi Larson

Four years ago, Bobbi Larson joined the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance as a way to bring recognition to the American Red Cross-Manatee Chapter. This month, the ARC CEO will begin serving her third year on the alliance's board of directors - this time as chairman.

  • East County
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This home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch features five bedrooms, five-and-one-half baths, a pool and 5,775 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 5, 2011
Lakewood Ranch CC home tops transactions

Daryl and Nancy Brown, Sarasota, sold their home at 6915 Westchester Circle to Brian and Ailish Murphy, Lakewood Ranch, for $950,000.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 4, 2011
Mustangs win Smoothie King Classic

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team defeated Gulf High, Braden River and Pinellas Park to win the Smoothie King Classic Dec. 28-30 at Bradenton Christian.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch High varsity wrestling team won first place at the Bulldog Duals Dec. 28-29.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 4, 2011
Mustangs win Bulldog Duals

The Lakewood Ranch High varsity wrestling team won first place at the Bulldog Duals Dec. 28-29 at Toombs County High in Georgia.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 4, 2011
Registration set for Miss Manatee Softball

Registration for the Miss Manatee Softball spring 2011 season will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jan. 8, 15 and 22 and 6-8 p.m., Jan. 12 and 19 at the Miss Manatee Softball Complex located at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 4, 2011
Buffalo Creek Little League Softball registration upcoming

Registration for the Buffalo Creek Little League Softball, formerly known as North River National Little League, spring season will be held from 6-8 p.m., Jan. 7 and 14 and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Jan. 8 and 15 at the Buffalo Creek Sports Complex, 8100 69th St. E., Palmetto.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County commissioners voted 6-1 against the River Club tower proposal in 2009.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 4, 2011
Judges sides with county in tower dispute

U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich on Monday issued a summary judgment favoring Manatee County in a dispute with Vertex Development over the construction of a telecommunications tower in River Club.

  • East County
  • News
The FC Sarasota U17 boys team won the 33rd Sun Bowl Soccer Tournament Dec. 27-30.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 3, 2011
FC Sarasota U17 boys end 2010 with win

The FC Sarasota U17 boys soccer team added another championship title to their growing list of accolades, capturing the 33rd Sun Bowl Soccer Tournament Dec. 27-30.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Jazzercise instructor Sue Encke, center, performed with her customers Cindy Palmer and Cindy Gruenier.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2011
Jazzercise teachers a hit on NFL stage

Lakewood Ranch Jazzercise instructor Sue Encke, along with two of her students, performed with 300 other Jazzercise instructors and students during the Miami Dolphins halftime show Dec. 19, 2010.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Taylor Emmons was a pitcher for The Out-of-Door Academy. He graduated in 2009.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Jen Blanco
  • January 3, 2011
TOP STORY, DEC.: ODA honors Tayor Emmons

The former pitcher, a 2009 graduate, was killed in an accident in Coral Gables.

  • East County
  • News
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