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Dimitrius Adams, an employee of Clear Sunset Car Wash uses a pressure washer after they've used a special bug wash to get the lovebugs off the front of the car.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 23, 2018
Bugged by squished insects in East County?

Local residents have little affection for May swarm of lovebugs.

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Jonathan Leatt finishes his victory in the 2018 Take Stock 5K, which he won in 18:28. Photo by Jay Heater.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 23, 2018
Lakewood Ranch 11-year-old doesn't kid around with running competition

Instead, he runs at a prolific pace.

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Olivia Danko rounds the bases in celebration against Sarasota. Photo by Kayleigh Omang.
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  • May 23, 2018
Mustangs excited by final countdown

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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The area marked in red is the property under consideration for development.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 23, 2018
Cox Chevrolet considers East County lot

Residents of GreyHawk Landing show concern over a posslbe car lot coming near their neighborhood.

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Fayth Walker, a junior at Braden River High Schools, says that being a part of the cotillion was a positive experience.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 23, 2018
Braden River High School students had a ball

Debutantes Dynah Banks and Fayth Walker participate in Cotillion at The Fete Ballroom on April 15.

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Michael Roy walks three miles every morning because of the strength he has gained from the class.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 23, 2018
A Lakewood Ranch Parkinson's class packs punch

Jaco's Boxing, Lakewood Ranch location, helps people diagnosed with Parkinson's improve their way of life through strengthening and conditioning. People who had never boxed before are learning to love the sport through the class.

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Tyler Beasley.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 23, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Tyler Beasley

The ODA quarterback talks overcoming losses and snakes.

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  • Jay Heater
  • May 23, 2018
And there's the one that got away

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The Mustangs' state semifinal game against Oakleaf, originally scheduled for May 18, has been moved again, now to Wednesday at Historic Dodgertown. Photo by Kayleigh Omang.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 22, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High softball state semifinal delayed for third time

The game will now be played Wednesday in Vero Beach.

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Vinh Dong and Michelle Soblewski say they are ready to graduate, and just a little nervous.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 20, 2018
A day for Braden River High to celebrate accomplishment

Emotional ceremony at the Bradenton Area Convention Center sees 450 students graduate from Braden River High School.

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Alyssa Morford, Colby Lindolad and Kailey Carpenter get ready for their speeches at the ceremony.
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  • May 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High seniors say "Hello new world!"

Lakewood Ranch High class of 2018 sends 504 seniors into adulthood.

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Diana Greene and John Colon celebrate the passing of the millage on March 20.
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  • May 18, 2018
Superintendent Diana Greene leaving Manatee County schools

Diana Greene, superintendent, Manatee County, school board, education, Duval County

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Neill Collins. Photo courtesy the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch man named head coach of the Tampa Bay Rowdies

Lakewood Ranch man Neill Collins was named the head coach of the Tampa Bay Rowdies on May 18. Collins also owns NC3 Soccer, a youth soccer academy.

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Former Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw purchased this home at 8346 Farington Court in the Concession for $1.4 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • May 17, 2018
Concession home tops local sales at $1.4 million

terry bradshaw buys Lakewood Ranch home

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Cheri Christiansen has expanded Four Pillars in Lakewood Ranch, adding a yoga and fitness studio.
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  • May 17, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Four Pillars stretches into expansion

Lakewood Ranch's Four Pillars stretches into expansion

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