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  • November 9, 2009
Pat Neal contributes to MELL concession stand

The Lakewood Ranch-based developer stepped up to the plate with final $30,000 needed to begin work on the project.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Steve Whidden
  • November 8, 2009
Professional Golf Tips 101

Rosedale Director of Instruction and PGA Professional Steve Whidden offers tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2009
Lady Mustangs capture district title

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team cruised to a district title, claiming the top four spots in the Class 3A-District 5 meet Nov. 6 at Lemon Bay High.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2009
Bashaw artists design Neal Christmas card

After an hour of intense judging, Neal Communities announced this year's winners of the "My Favorite Home Contest" Nov. 6 at Bashaw Elementary School.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2009
Braden River Pirates prepared for postseason

Braden River defeated Englewood Lemon Bay 48-8 Nov. 6, earning its second-consecutive playoff berth.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2009
Special Teams, Special Play

Senior Jared Brinton returned a blocked field goal 75 yards for a touchdown with 1:07 remaining in the game, propelling the Lakewood Ranch High football team to a 17-13 victory over Palmetto tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2009
Arena walls come tumbling down

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch moved forward Friday with its plans to demolish the failed hockey arena project.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2009
ODA Thunder dominates district

The Out-of-Door Academy completed a perfect district season with a 35-24 victory over Saint Stephen's and captured their third-consecutive Headmaster's Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 6, 2009
Willis principals spend day on school's roof

Principal Bill Stenger and Assistant Principal Lynne Menard greeted students from the roof after the school raised more than $38,000 during its Walk-A-Thon.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2009
Lakewood Ranch Taekwondo opens new facility

The Lakewood Ranch Taekwondo Academy recently moved into its new world-class 3,000-square-foot facility located in the Lane Too Plaza on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2009
Mustangs to host band competition

The Mustangs Music in Motion competition will start at 6:15 p.m., Nov. 7, at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2009
Greyhound rescue holds picnic fundraiser

The Racing Dog Rescue Project will raise funds for its new Greyhound Adoption Center with an outdoor picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 7.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 5, 2009
Wildlife rehabilitator charged for hoax

East County wildlife rehabilitator Justin Matthews was arrested Nov. 4 for staging a python capture last July.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 5, 2009
Ranch fund starts 'Pay it Forward' program

The new giving program will allow East County residents to donate to the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund when they pay their bills at select restaurants and retailers.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2009
Nine Prudential Palms agents named to Top 5 Network

Membership in the RISMedia network honors top real-estate agents.

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