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Lakewood Ranch rising senior Sophia Falco won the emerging elite triple jump at the New Balance National Outdoor meet June 17, in Greensboro, N.C., with a school record jump of 40 feet, 5 inches. She also set a new school record in the 100-meter dash the
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  • June 22, 2016
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Lakewood Ranch residents Chris and Jessi McComas will add a co-ed softball league to their MVP Sports and Social club in August.
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  • June 22, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Sporting league's primary goal is laughter

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Every morning, Vic Herbert visits each classroom to say hello to students and teachers.
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  • June 22, 2016
The final lesson: It's time to go

East Manatee County schools lose long-time administrators.

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Barry Eaton has worked for fisheries since the 1980s. A carp is supposed to be slimy, he said — the slime fish secrete help protect them from disease and bacteria. "If they're rough, like sandpaper, they're stressed," he said.
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  • June 22, 2016
Full-scale attack offers Tara Preserve ponds a fishy solution

Introduction of carp expected to control invasive plants.

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  • June 22, 2016
Cops Corner 6.23.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area.

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  • June 21, 2016
Don Hall resigns from Manatee County School District

The deputy superintendent of operations has held his position since 2013.

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The Rev. Daniel P. Smith
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  • June 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch pastor dies

The Rev. Daniel Smith, of Our Lady of the Angels church, died suddenly.

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  • June 20, 2016
Manatee County Animal Services seeks help for overcapacity

After taking in dogs from an ongoing animal case, the county shelter is running out of room.

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The meeting will be held at the county commission chambers, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
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  • June 20, 2016
Tax on Manatee commission agenda

Will Manatee see a half-cent increase in sales tax?

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Manatee County Sheriff's Office investigates shooting.
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  • June 18, 2016
Sheriff's Office investigates shooting in Bradenton

A 15-year-old male transported to hospital with non-life threatening gunshot wound.

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  • June 17, 2016
VBS sparks interest in science

Cornerstone's Vacation Bible School reels in fun with science.

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  • June 17, 2016
Kids on quest at VBS

Living Lord Lutheran hosted a 'Cave Quest' themed camp this week.

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Ed Chiles has been named a co-chairman of the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 17, 2016
Pair named as chairmen for World Rowing Championships

Administrators from Sarasota and Manatee counties have picked Rod Hershberger and Ed Chiles to rally the community for the event.

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Jordan Cangro, playing Mss Hannigan, Yaira Spears, playing Annie, and Abbi Clark, playing the Ward, act out a scene from Annie, Jr.
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  • June 16, 2016
Thespians act up at Lakewood Ranch High School

The high school theater department hosts its summer acting camp.

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Roxana Walters found this snake looking for a spot to hide during stormy weather in Summerfield in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • June 16, 2016
East County weather page photo: June 16

Roxana Walters found this snake looking for a spot to hide during stormy weather in Summerfield in Lakewood Ranch.

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