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Braden River safety Devontay Seabrooks, left, and defensive end Paul Wiggins helped push a woman's van out of flood waters and onto dry land Aug. 31.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Pirates rush to save woman from sinking

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Piles of shell line the banks of a future lake.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 7, 2016
From shell pits to shorelines

SMR will conclude its shell mining operations over the next year.

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Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis will lead the Mustangs Sept. 9 for a non-district game at Riverview.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2016
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Lakewood Ranch junior Alex Brown performs a compulsory and an optional routine during each meet.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2016
Alex Brown's passion springs to life

Lakewood Ranch High junior masters the trampoline.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Lakewood Ranch and USF center Austin Reiter made the Washington Redskins’ 53-man roster Sept. 3. (courtesy)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 09.08.16

East County High 5 Moments: 09.08.16

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John Krotec of GreenZone Hero and Cheri Christiansen of Four Pillars have put together workshops to help veterans.
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 6, 2016
GreenZone Hero busts through door of opportunity

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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  • September 5, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 09.08.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

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The Chargers' Karsyn Robbins, 7, had the honor of carrying the game ball on the field.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 2, 2016
Despite deluge, Premier Sports Campus hosts big night in new stadium

United States U-17 women's national team prevails 5-2 over Venezuela.

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Flooding gave this picnic spot near Linger Lodge a different look on Friday, Sept. 2.
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 2, 2016
Swelling Braden River gives new meaning to camping on the lake

About a dozen residents at Linger Lodge need to be evacuated.

  • East County
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Retention ponds in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding areas are reaching levels not seen by residents in years. Overflow from the Braden River pours into this one, just south of Clubhouse Drive.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2016
More rain coming thanks to Hurricane Hermine

Music on Main and local football games have been cancelled for tonight.

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The Players Centre could become the centerpiece of the Waterside Village at Lakewood Ranch development.
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 1, 2016
Players Centre selects architect, builder for Waterside Village project

Sarasota's Schenkel/Shultz and Lakewood Ranch's Willis Smith among the major players.

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FDOT is considering three designs for the interchange of Rye Road and State Road 64.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2016
FDOT meeting on Rye Road cancelled

The meeting will be rescheduled for later this month.

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Sandbags are available at Lakewood Ranch Park, among other locations. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2016
Manatee officials: Stay inside until the storm passes

Officials expect another 10 inches of rain by end of day Friday.

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Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a curious lizard at Jiggs Landing.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2016
East County weather page photo: Sept. 1

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a curious lizard at Jiggs Landing.

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Vince Sellers Jr. looks to have a big game versus Venice Sept. 2.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 1, 2016
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