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The Tampa Mustangs will take on the New Zealand Black Sox on July 18.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 17, 2017
International softball matches coming to Lakewood Ranch

The Tampa Mustangs will take on the New Zealand Black Sox on July 18.

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Polo Grill and Bar owner and chef Tommy Klauber and Spyder Broussard get ready to serve up Cajun delights.
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 16, 2017
Cajun feast continues to boil in Lakewood Ranch

Polo Grill and Bar hosts annual Spyder Broussard Low Country Boil.

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Scully, the mascot for the 2017 World Rowing Championships, lets everyone know the event almost is here.
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 14, 2017
Acts listed for World Rowing Championships opening ceremonies in Sarasota

Circus Sarasota, Sarasota Pops Orchestra highlight free event Sept. 23

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East County sports roundup: 07.14.17
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  • July 14, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.14.17

East County sports roundup: 07.14.17

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  • July 13, 2017
East County weather page photo: July 13

Barbara Birkenberger photographed this sunset from her backyard in River Landings Bluff in Bradenton.

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East County sports roundup: 07.13.17
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  • July 13, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.13.17

East County sports roundup: 07.13.17

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  • July 13, 2017
Dreams come true at East County camp

Campers go 'Hollywood' at Dream Oaks Camp.

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Trisha Robinson-Antonelli. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
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  • July 12, 2017
Paws step up for charity

Restaurant offers clammy introduction

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This home at 16306 Foremast Place in Lakewood Ranch recently sold for $1.225 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 12, 2017
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.225 million

Real estate transactions for June 26-30

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Central Park residents are upset because an ordinance says two access points must connect the community to this commercial lot at the corner of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and 44th Street.
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 12, 2017
Central Park residents don't want holes in their security wall

County must connect Central Park to a commercial site to the west if ordinance isn't changed.

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Stella will be the Big Cat Habitat's first sloth and newest addition.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • July 12, 2017
The family tree grows at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota

Stella the sloth finds temporary home in East County as her habitat is being built.

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Lakewood Ranch's Yardena and Ron Babcock enjoy drinks before the comedy show.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • July 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch fundraiser benefits Fallen Heroes Memorial

Locals give back to U.S. Armed Forces during Salt of the Earth USA fundraiser.

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Two couches at the Starbucks at Main Street Lakewood Ranch burned. The July 1 fire caused an estimated $30,000 in damages.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2017
No more patience for Main Street miscreants

Merchants hope new policy leads to better behavior by children on Main Street.

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Manatee County Schools expect a budget shortfall within three years.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2017
School District to discuss millage

School Board members clash over millage increase to solve funding woes.

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Eventually, Jiggs Landing may be expanded to have walking trails and boardwalks on property north of Jiggs, on the Evers Reservoir.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2017
Manatee County fishing for improvements

Jiggs Landing expansion could lure more visitors.

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