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Stephen Ma and Teddy. Courtesy photo.
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 8, 2019
Paw-fully helpful

LECOM hosts BioScentDX beagles in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Mario Mendoza said he and his family pride themselves on being nerds. This shirt, featuring a right angle — making him always "right" — was perfect when he wore it the day before the Math Florida Standard Assessments on May 6.
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 8, 2019
New Bashaw principal looks for potential in East County

"He’s fabulous and I’m sad to see him go."

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  • May 8, 2019
'Ruff' night on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Music on Main benefits the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

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Kate Barlaug with Chris King . Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 8, 2019
Educator shout-outs

Buchanan recognizes Haile Middle School employee.

  • East County
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Students of all grades came together to investigate what they thought to be a caterpillar but what may have been a worm.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 8, 2019
Bashaw kids dig it

Students dig it.

  • East County
  • Schools
Dee Danmeyer is no stranger to horses — she used to own three.
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 8, 2019
SMART Director gallops into new role

When Dee Danmeyer has a bad day, she grabs a handful of peppermints and heads to the barn.

  • East County
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Dabo Swinney celebrates Clemson's 2019 national championship with senior offensive lineman Mitch Hyatt (75) and junior cornerback Trayvon Mullen (1). Photo courtesy David Platt/Clemson Athletics.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 8, 2019
Dabo Swinney a dandy for the Dick Vitale Gala

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney is a 'dandy' for the Dick Vitale Gala.

  • East County
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Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, Animal Network board member Debra Star (behind), Animal Services Division Director Sarah Brown (center) and Animal Network President Pam Freni said the community has demanded more.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 8, 2019
Price of stray pets rises in Manatee County

County officials say $8 million animal shelter would address overcrowding.

  • East County
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Beth Chapman and her husband, Duane "Dog" Chapman, are known for their show "Dog the Bounty Hunter," which aired more than 300 episodes in about eight years. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 8, 2019
Bounty hunter's wife shares testimony in Bradenton

Realty star Beth Chapman talks about family on Mother's Day at the Source Church.

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Kali Reis.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 8, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Kali Reis

The Lakewood Ranch junior talks recruitment and grand slams.

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Conner Reese and Kiley and Rachel Nowaczyk love that their dog, Stashu, is calm and well trained.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 8, 2019
A golden future in Lakewood Ranch

Gold Star labrador fills void for local family.

  • East County
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Kelly Lassiter, a volunteer for the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch, dresses as a black cat and hangs with Lola, a Humane Society alum.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 7, 2019
Record field of golfers plays in sixth annual Putts Fore Mutts Scramble in Lakewood Ranch

The annual Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch event draws a field of 114 to the Ritz Carlton Golf Course.

  • East County
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Gullett's Angelina Cerullo enjoys the hard work being done by her dad, Corey Cerullo, during the race.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 5, 2019
Race sails forward in Lakewood Ranch

Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta draws almost 50 elementary school entries to the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 5, 2019
Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy hosts its biggest fundraiser

The event includes a riding demonstration before guests viewed the Kentucky Derby.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2019
Linger Lodge holds Bluegrass Festival

Braden River sets stage for entertainment.

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