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Kailey Christian and Logan Newton after the Mustangs' 10-4 win over Braden River.
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Two pitchers make Lakewood Ranch softball armed and dangerous

The pair has only given up five combined runs this season.

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John Fain and Angela Massaro-Fain receive the 2017 C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian of the Year Award from past Community Fund president Diane Brune.
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Mustangs softball lights up scoreboard after power outage, beats Pirates 10-4

Lakewood Ranch hit four home runs on the night.

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Braden River Elementary fifth-grader Hope Tudor has qualified for the state level of competition in the National Geographic Bee.
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  • March 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch student earns birth at state geography bee

Braden River Elementary fifth-grader always has been fascinated by the world and geography.

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Deputy Mike Gerholdt and his dog, Boey, show the discipline needed when confronting a suspect.
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Manatee County canines' call to duty

Sheriff's Office develops program to hound criminals in Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch areas.

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Andrew den Boggende completed his Eagle requirements by building a ga-ga pit for the YMCA.
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  • March 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch should go ga-ga for this Boy Scout

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Braden River High senior Griffin Trautweiler plays with the lighting at Bayside Community Church.
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Braden River senior and his TSA team attempt to defend national title.

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