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Premier Sports Campus is 127 acres and has 22 fields for soccer and other sports.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2017
Manatee County approves Premier Sports Campus purchase

The deal also includes an option for additional acreage.

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  • December 6, 2017
Lakewood Ranch women dance night away

Twentieth annual event benefits three local charities.

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  • December 6, 2017
Students' display a new state of mind upon return from Broadway

Lakewood Ranch theater students have bring back extra confidence after New York trip.

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Lakewood Ranch High School senior Carlos Moreno practices his solo he will perform Dec. 9 at the Young Lions Jazz Master Sessions at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.
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  • December 6, 2017
Lakewood Ranch students jazzed to perform in Clearwater this weekend

Mustangs showcase their talent at the Young Lions Jazz Master Sessions.

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East County’s Ashley Zalkin had discovered residents couldn’t get prepackaged Jell-O Shots.
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  • December 6, 2017
Myakka City resident gets her shot at success with new Jell-O shot company

East County entrepreneur launches Original Jel Shot Company.

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The home at 14217 Bathgate Terrace recently sold for $868,000.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • December 6, 2017
Country Club East home tops sales at $868,000

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 20-24.

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The $8.85 million finish tower was not built with public monies.
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  • Jay Heater
  • December 6, 2017
SANCA head welcomes scrutiny from Florida legislators

Receipts show previous spending of state monies was approved, checked and reimbursed.

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The Masarik family — Luke, Adam, Avrie, Amanda and Tim —have participated in The Tabernacle Church's Living Nativity program for the last 18 years.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2017
Christmas tradition continues in Sarasota

'Living Nativity' turns 30.

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Cypress Potter, 18, and Sydney Graham, 14, collect gifts for seniors at the Shoe Box Reception. They represent Troop 441.
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  • Jay Heater
  • December 6, 2017
Lakewood Ranch fundraiser benefits Meals on Wheels Plus

Shoe Box Reception and Holiday Mart collects gifts for homebound seniors.

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Premier's Director of Sports Antonio Saviano talks about events with Manatee County Visitors and Convention Bureau Executive Director Elliott Falcione during the Nike International Friendlies Nov. 29.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2017
Manatee County nears Premier Sports Campus purchase

Manatee County's deal with SMR could be approved at Dec. 7 land use meeting.

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The site, located at center, is in front of the Heritage Harbour development, off State Road 64. Property representatives say the location is prime for commercial growth. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2017
Retail on the rise near Heritage Harbour

Bradenton plaza will add a Crunch fitness and other retailers along State Road 64.

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Brendan Bengtsson spins around wrestling partner Chase Knopf. Bengtsson is attempting to get wrestling-ready now that football is finished.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 6, 2017
Braden River senior wrestles with lost time

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Nancy Castro cuts the ribbon to open The Out-of-Door Academy's new practice facility.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 6, 2017
ODA hopes new practice facility helps athletic programs soar

The facility includes three regulation-sized soccer fields that can be used for football and lacrosse as well.

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Ruth Hofer, asset manager for Linger Lodge's new owner Franz Hartl, says the renovations were needed to attract old and new customers and to complement upcoming renovations to the RV resort.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2017
East County Linger Lodge landmark reopens

New owners to focus on expanding RV resort as well.

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  • December 5, 2017
Esplanade parades holiday spirit in Lakewood Ranch

The Wienermobile, Crewe of De Soto help Esplanade residents celebrate holiday season.

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