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Faith Schyck.
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  • December 20, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Faith Schyck

The Lakewood Ranch girls soccer senior talks golden goals and inspirational quotes.

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India Searls. File photo.
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  • December 20, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 12.20.17

East County High 5 Moments: 12.20.17

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School Choice sessions start Jan. 8.
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  • December 19, 2017
Manatee schools announce open enrollment requirements

The first wave of open choice enrollment starts Jan. 8.

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Police say this is the man who stole three rings from a UTC jewelry store.
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  • December 14, 2017
UTC thief runs off with three diamond rings

Investigators say man was looking at rings inside the store when he grabbed them and dashed away.

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Ina Gross was found dead in the garage of her Lakewood Ranch home in January 2012. (File photo.)
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  • December 14, 2017
Suspect arrested for 2012 Lakewood Ranch homicide

Ina Gross' alleged killer will be extradited to the United States to face murder charges.

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Braden Woods resident Susan Darovec refills seed in one of her bird feeders. The upside-down can below it is to keep squirrels from climbing up to eat the seeds.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2017
Bird-lovers feed their hobby through laws of attraction

East County residents share tips for attracting wildlife.

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  • December 13, 2017
Bayside Community Church hosts first Night of Wonder

More than 4,000 people turned out to the 'streets of Bethlehem.'

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The home at 7611 Windy Hill Cove recently sold for $755,000.
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  • December 13, 2017
Country Club East home tops sales at $755,000

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 27-Dec. 1.

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Marilyn Coker started the move to restore the school 25 years ago.
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  • December 13, 2017
Myakka City Historic School House receives $100,000 grant

Selby Foundation helps the historic school rebuild.

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Becky LeVesque of Central Park shows off the sunflowers she picked up at The Market at Lakewood Ranch.
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  • December 13, 2017
Market soars in Lakewood Ranch

Patrons enjoy opening event and hope offerings expand.

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  • December 13, 2017
Bearadise continues a legacy in Myakka City

Bearadise Ranch hosts first ever Brunch with the Bears as a tribute to Johnny Welde, who passed almost one year ago.

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Doodle Bugs Children's Learning Academy Director of Customer Relations Caroline Berrios, Co-Owner Anna Zavatti, Center Director Marissa Lee, Co-Owner Clarine Repicci and Co-Owner Anthony Insinna at new location in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • December 13, 2017
Doodle Bugs Children's Learning Academy opens in Lakewood Ranch.

The school focuses on play-based learning.

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Author Doug MacKinnon hopes his Christmas story, "The North Pole Project," inspires others to give and do good.
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  • December 13, 2017
Lakewood Ranch author pens Christmas novel

Former presidential speech writer tries to inspire giving with new book.

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Samuel Lynch. Photo by Berkley Mason.
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  • December 13, 2017
Braden River Elementary goes 'NUTs' for PJ's

The Kiwanis Club gave students a memorable day in comfortable digs.

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Desoto Speedway hosted a Sportsman championship race on Jan 28. Brooke Storer's No.9 car took home the trophy.
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  • December 13, 2017
Desoto Speedway hopes to reopen in January

Owner confident he can raise funds to fix the storm-damaged track.

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