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  • By George Rauch
  • July 1, 2009
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  • July 1, 2009
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Defining 'Spirit of America'

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Community grills Ranch principal finalists

The three finalists for the Lakewood Ranch High School Principal position possibly met their toughest critics during a community forum June 30 at Lakewood Ranch High School.

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  • June 30, 2009
Neal posts best numbers in company history

The Lakewood Ranch-based developer had 180 contracts signed through June. It's the best sales record in company history.

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  • June 30, 2009
Finalists named for Ranch principal post

Parents will have a chance to meet and question the three finalists for the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School at a community forum at 6:30 p.m., tonight.

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  • June 30, 2009
Community Golf Scores 06.20.09 to 06.28.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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  • June 30, 2009
FHP to conduct Manatee inspections

During the month of July, the Florida Highway Patrol will be conducting driver license and vehicle inspections.

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  • June 29, 2009
Teen dies in I-75 wreck

According to Florida Highway Patrol reporters, 18-year-olds Keith Wallace and William Rotunda were on the on ramp from State Road 70 to southbound Interstate 75 when their 2000 Dodge pickup rolled over.

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  • June 29, 2009
Manatee detectives locate missing fugitive

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested North Manatee resident Larry Laudig, 71, following tips garnered from a feature on the show "America's Most Wanted."

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 29, 2009
Cornerstone church breaks ground

Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch broke ground on its new building project during a special ceremony Sunday night.

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  • June 26, 2009
Crowley begins restoration project

Beginning July 1 through Dec. 31, Crowley will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

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  • June 25, 2009
Braden River Middle student scores hole-in-one

Eleven-year-old Max Bright shot a hole-in-one June 24 at Bobby Jones Executive Course.

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  • June 25, 2009
Ranch alum signs with Lions

Former Lakewood Ranch High outfielder Aaron Ball recently signed his letter of intent to play baseball for Mars Hill College in North Carolina.

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  • June 25, 2009
Manatee Glens closes residential program

Budget cuts are forcing Manatee Glens to close its residential treatment program for teenagers with substance abuse and mental issues despite an increase in requests for service.

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