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  • Adam Hughes
  • May 12, 2016
Concession home tops transactions at $1.28 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 25-29

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Third and fourth-graders beat the drum to the music.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 11, 2016
Braden River Elementary students drum up music

Third- and fourth-grade students performed three pieces for their “Orffestra.”

  • East County
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Employee Lee Tehart restocks pineapples.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2016
Aldi opens new store

The new store in East County will ease overcrowding at the Cortez location.

  • East County
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The MBC Elite 17U boys basketball team went 5-0 to win the 2016 AAU Division I state championship May 7-8. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 11, 2016
MBC Elite wins state title

The MBC Elite 17U boys basketball won five games to win the tournament.

  • East County
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Randy Bezet, the founding pastor at Bayside Community Church has lead the church's expansion along with the addition of Bayside College.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 11, 2016
Bayside College expands in Lakewood Ranch area

Church's rapid growth leads to desire to educate young leaders

  • East County
  • News
Nathan Schrimsher gives some love to his horse, Hanover, after his win in the riding portion of the modern pentathlon.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 11, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Gold medal story comes to life at Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
  • News
After earning a spot on the Crimson Cabaret dance team, Alexsa Dietrich shows off her new university colors.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 11, 2016
Braden River senior earns spot on Alabama Crimson Cabaret

Alexsa Dietrich uses experience and hard work to ace tryout at the University of Alabama

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High girls track team scored 68 points to win the Class 4A state meet May 6 and May 7, at IMG Academy. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 11, 2016
Hit or Miss:Jen Blanco

Lakewood Ranch girls clear their final hurdle

  • East County
  • Sports
GLC Athletics owner and ODA strength and conditioning coach Rod Miller will compete in the GLC Athletics Charity Flag Football Game May 14, at Sarasota High.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 11, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2016
Commissioners approve 1,400-home community

Medallion Home plans to convert dairy farm immediately south of Waterlefe.

  • East County
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An open kitchen allows patrons to watch chefs in action and also creates an opportunity for interaction between the kitchen and guests. The kitchen features a pizza oven.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2016
SMR expands Country Club offerings

With area growing, developer adds The Lodge to Lakewood Ranch Country Club's luxury amenities.

  • East County
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Florida Atlantic safety Sharrod Neasman, a 2010 graduate of Braden River High, was signed by the Atlanta Falcons April 30, as a college free agent. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 11, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 05.12.16

East County High 5 Moments: 05.12.16

  • East County
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 11, 2016
Cops Corner 5.12.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area.

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Braden River junior pitchers Lexie Phelps and Ali Yawn led the Braden River softball team back to the state semifinals May 6 for the first time since 2011.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 11, 2016
Pair of aces

Braden River pitchers hurl Pirates into first state semifinal since 2011.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gisela Lopez, Myrna Flores and Brittani Barnes discuss each salsa and tried to come to a conclusion.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 11, 2016
Principal's salsa principles rule

B.D. Gullett Elementary staff members compete in homemade salsa competition

  • East County
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