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Lakewood Ranch representatives Justin Muscara, Devin Twenty, coach Jeremy Schiller, Blauvelt Georges and Sam Hester.
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  • March 29, 2017
Injured Mustang gets moment of glory in Sarasota-Manatee All-Star Game

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Driver David Steele died in a crash at DeSoto Speedway on Saturday night. DeSoto Speedway photo.
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Sprint car legend dies at DeSoto Speedway

Tampa resident pronounced dead at the scene

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  • March 26, 2017
Manatee County girls win, boys lose All-Star game to Sarasota County

The games featured nine total players from area schools.

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About 250 runners turned out for the first-year event.

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Cystic Fibrosis Luncheon in Lakewood Ranch kicks off local fundraising efforts

Team Kasten raises funds, awareness for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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Will a plunging speed limit chase motorists away?
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  • March 24, 2017
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  • March 23, 2017
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Jeannie Sparks captured this photo of a male anhinga by a marsh pond in Lakewood Ranch.

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A bald eagle keeps watch over its nest on the Lorraine Road extension in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • March 22, 2017
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SANCA President Bob Sullivan stands in front of the new finish tower, which only needs windows and cosmetic work to be complete.
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  • March 22, 2017
Finish tower nears completion in Sarasota

The finish tower will put Nathan Benderson Park among the best rowing facilities in the world.

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Greenbrook resident Mikaela Boelkins, 14, is promoting the use of green lights in Lakewood Ranch around Memorial Day. The lights will be placed in coach lamps, lights attached to the garage.
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  • March 22, 2017
Veterans awareness gets a green light

Students overcome HOA restrictions for veterans awareness project.

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