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Summerfield' s Maureen Flaherty shows how low the water level is on the retention pond behind her house. She is worried about wildlife.
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Dry spring drops pond levels

Near drought conditions draw full attention of public.

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Plans for Post Boulevard under way

Design would accommodate a potential new Lakewood Ranch high school site.

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Sophia Falco and John Rivera, Lakewood Ranch' s track and field stars, have been dating for just over a year.
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Lakewood Ranch state track champions develop pure gold relationship

They won a combined four golds, two silver and a bronze at the state meet.

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Avery Goelz and Kiney Goelz are close despite personality differences.
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Lakewood Ranch softball sisters have experience to lead team all the way

They won a travel ball title with the Tampa Mustangs in 2015.

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Logan Newton.
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Lakewood Ranch seniors sign with their colleges.
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East County sports roundup: 05.09.17

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Teenagers caught in GreyHawk Landing vehicle burglary

A K-9 unit chased the two men until they gave up and were arrested.

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This home at 7916 Warwick Gardens Lane sold for $1.18 million
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Warwick Gardens home tops local sales at $1.18 million

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Race Day raises funds for SMART

About 200 people attended SMART's annual Kentucky Derby fundraiser.

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Lakewood Ranch' s Sam Jackson puts all his might behind a shot put attempt.
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East County track and field championships: Day two

ODA eighth grader sweeps her three events; Lakewood Ranch seniors shine.

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East County track and field championships: Day one

Rivera and Falco highlight the day for Lakewood Ranch.

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The Players Centre for Performing Arts has dropped the price for its existing Sarasota theater to $9.5 million.
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  • May 4, 2017
Listing price for Players Theatre in Sarasota drops

Ian Black Real Estate now lists property at $9.5 million.

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Jonathan Reid, John Rivera, Brice Easton and Andrew Dean make up the Lakewood Ranch 4x800 relay team.
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East County track and field championships primer

A schedule of events area fans need to watch.

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East County weather page photo: May 4

Nancy Klettner captured this shot of a bald eagle and two vultures on the side of Town Center Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.

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