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Jeffery Kin and Michelle Bianchi of The Players Centre update a meeting of the theater' s "ambassadors' about the progress being made toward moving to Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 26, 2017
Players theater will need focus on fundraising

New theater at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch may be constructed in stages, as funding becomes available.

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Booker Elementary Principal  Dawn Clayton, University Park Country Club Ladies Golf Association representatives Ann Nellis and Elaine Kulbako and Booker Elementary Assistant Principal Troy Thompson gather for a check presentation.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2017
Local clubs benefit charity

University Park women raise funds for school uniforms.

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East County sports roundup: 04.26.17
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  • April 26, 2017
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The award-winning Lakewood Ranch High marching band will again perform in the Tribute to Heroes Parade. File photo.
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  • April 26, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities takes over event once again

This year's May 28 Tribute to Heroes parade is expected to draw 5,000 spectators.

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A "no outlet" sign shows that Lena Road heading south on its northern segment does not connect to the southern portion of the roadway.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2017
Lena Road: A new priority?

Commissioner promises to make Lena Road a priority.

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  • April 26, 2017
Noise violation, shoplifting top this week's cops corner

Read about crime in East County.

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Mill Creek' s Rae Dowling talks interchange design with FDOT engineering consultant Angel Rivera.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2017
Interchange looped in for improvement

Interchange work to start after Memorial Day.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2017
Lakewood Ranch CDD supervisors: 'Watch your watering'

Lakewood Ranch CDD overuses irrigation water two months in a row.

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Michael Levitan.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 26, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 04.26.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 04.26.17

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Saraiah Walkes.
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  • April 26, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 04.26.17

East County High 5 Moments: 04.26.17

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John Hanlon, Zack Mozina, Tim Boyll and Austin Rushnell play for Tampa Bay Hurling Club.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 26, 2017
Lakewood Ranch residents take up the Irish sport of hurling

The game is known as "the fastest sport on grass."

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Lakewood Ranch High grad Ericka Schneider is attempting to reach the LPGA Tour.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 26, 2017
Lakewood Ranch golfer on a journey toward the LPGA Tour

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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East County sports roundup: 04.25.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 25, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.25.17

East County sports roundup: 04.25.17

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East County sports roundup: 04.24.17
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  • April 24, 2017
East County weekend sports roundup: 04.24.17

East County weekend sports roundup: 04.24.17

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  • April 22, 2017
A dance beneath the stars

Sparkles, sundaes and dancing highlight prom at ODA.

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