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An aerial view is the best way to understand the grandeur of the $2.745 million Lake Club home.
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 27, 2016
Take a photo tour of a $2.745 million Lake Club home

Patterson Properties lists a four-bedroom, six-bath masterpiece in Lakewood Ranch

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  • October 27, 2016
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  • October 27, 2016
What’s the best path?

Put aside the candidates’ sins and flaws. Think instead about the best path forward to lighten the next generations’ debt burden and improve their standard of living.

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Lakewood Ranch's Vickie Parker, 67, will play the role of the Wicked Witch at this year's "Wizard of Oz"-themed Boo Fest.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • October 26, 2016
Lakewood Main Street becomes Witch Way for Boo Fest

Ugly, scary, friendly attractions come to Lakewood Ranch

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The Florida International women's golf team took home the trophy on Oct. 25 at the 39th annual Pat Bradley Invitational.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2016
Florida International women's golf wins Pat Bradley Invitational

The tournament was played at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

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Senior Morgan Dolenti shows off a T-shirt worn in the spirit section at games. The shirts will be sent to soldiers in care packages.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • October 26, 2016
Braden River Homecoming Day inspires class act

Soldiers, who can't attend Braden River's annual event, receive care packages.

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The Lakewood Ranch football team will have its hands full during its Homecoming game against North Port on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in East County sports.

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USA's James Lenger swims in the Masters 40-49 race at the UIPM Biathle/Triathle World Championships at Nathan Benderson Park. Lenger finished second.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2016
Exhausting competition can be a real pain

Exhausting competition can be a real pain

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  • Sports
Braden River freshman Kate Walker took second place in both the 100 butterfly and 100 breaststroke at the Class 3A District 7 meet on Oct. 21.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2016
Racing in the gene pool

Braden River freshman hopes to eventually win a state swimming title like her brother.

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Ada Newton recorded a hole-in-one on No. 6 at the Tara Golf and Country Club.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 10.26.16

East County High 5 Moments: 10.26.16

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Waterlefe Community Development District Chairman Ken Bumgarner and resident Mary Lou Kovak say many residents have started using the community's back entrance, where Fort Hamer Bridge construction is underway, to avoid the detour into Waterlefe.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2016
Is road construction headed the wrong way at Waterlefe?

Upper Manatee detour at Waterlefe causing confusion

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Lakewood Ranch Main Street Merchants Association President Mike Driscoll and farmers' market organizer Tod Durkin said the farmers' market will be located roughly between Big Olaf and Naples Soap Co. at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2016
New market will be berry particular

Farmers' market returns to Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Women's Golf Association executive board members Kim Lester (ex officio), President Brenda Deona, Vice President Lisa Deutsch and Treasurer Sandy Murray. Not pictured is secretary Christine Bonner. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2016
Club news: University Park women explore history

Ranch mom's group supports its own

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This rendering shows the proposed location of the overpass. Courtesy map.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2016
Sarasota sets I-75 overpass meeting

Residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on a bridge across I-75 next month.

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Donna Glendening, Sheri Silvio and Heidi Sanchez prepare for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • October 22, 2016
Sarasota Polo Club hosts a pink parade

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks closer to a cure at Sarasota Polo Club

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