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The store is in its final stages of preparation for a mid-May opening. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2017
Three Dogs Bakery readies for opening

Gourmet dog bakery joins University Town Center retail mix.

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  • May 4, 2017
Mustangs softball advances to second round

Lakewood Ranch beat Countryside 4-2.

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  • May 3, 2017
Chef 'paints the town'

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This home at 10610 Riverbank Terrace sold for $1 million.
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  • May 3, 2017
Waterlefe home sells for $1 million

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LECOM School of Pharmacy students, from left, Brandi Conely, Kelly Fero, Stephanie Wills and Johnny Le Nguyen (far right), stand with faculty mentor Victoria Reinhartz in front of the group’s winning poster presentation. Courtesy.
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  • May 3, 2017
Drinking water safe despite smell

I-75 flyover gains Sarasota County approvals

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Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells and Capt. Robert Mealy say keeping up with growth in the East County area is challenge for the sheriff' s office.
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  • May 3, 2017
Manatee Sheriff seeks proactive patrol

Manatee County sheriff weighs in on growth.

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Workers installed sod April 20 over dirt exposed because of construction.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch condo project scrapped?

Is The Lakeshore luxury condo project in Lakewood Ranch on hold or for sale?

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University Place leaders say Pond 14 seems to be losing water faster than other ponds.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 3, 2017
University Place residents worried for water

Drought, pump failure create challenge for irrigation pond.

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Tara Elementary School kindergarten teacher Josephine Johnson shows her students how to prepare garlic cloves for cooking.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 3, 2017
Kindergarteners open up their very own restaurant

Restaurant puts experience on the menu for Tara students.

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Peter Schrum and one of his Heavenly Putters clubs.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man follows his faith to create heaven-sent putter

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Jake Taraska presents a check to Dick Vitale and the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Courtesy photo.
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  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch teen has special philanthropy mentor

Sports broadcasting legend Dick Vitale has shown him how to raise money.

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Luca Whitaker, Lily Pierson, Jaden Haley, Sandra Elsadek and Derrian Gobourne
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  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics helps five athletes achieve stardom

All five have placed high in national competitions.

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  • May 3, 2017
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Brady Moore.
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  • May 3, 2017
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Echo Lake Apartments has a lifestyle center with a pool, fitness center and other features.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch apartment complex bans cigarettes

Echo Lake project earns smoke-free certification.

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