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Robert Zhang thows his sponges at the principal.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • September 4, 2015
Braden River Elementary administrators soak up summer learning success
  • By Amanda Morales
  • September 3, 2015
Families come together for Phillippi spaghetti dinner
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • September 3, 2015
East Meets West at business expo
Christa Briener, the voluntary pre-kindergarten teacher, reads a bok to Nolan Lee, 4.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • August 31, 2015
Kiddie Academy promotes literacy with help from Curious George
Amanda Gworek holds kitten Kokomo.
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  • August 30, 2015
Cat Depot celebrates brews and bow ties
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  • August 29, 2015
Citizen scientists go fishing for scallops
Sasha Leopold plays with her mother Alisha Leopold.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • August 29, 2015
Temple Emanu-El flips for family picnic
Ella Flett, 12, and her brother, Owens, 10, slide down the monster slide together.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • August 29, 2015
East County families dive into Splash Bash
Gary Whetsell, 11, rocks a pair of googly eyes from the photo booth.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • August 29, 2015
GreyHawk Landing middle-schoolers bust a move at back-to-school blast
The Lakewood Ranch High football team opened its season with a 39-6 loss to Tampa Jesuit Aug. 28.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • August 28, 2015
Mustangs fall in season opener
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • August 27, 2015
Whitney Beach showcases its businesses
Nine canines and their human companions graduated at the ceremony.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 27, 2015
Southeastern Guide Dogs celebrates graduates
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • August 26, 2015
Professionals gather at Longboat Key Business After Hours
Shaneki Bradley and Dr. Laura Swaim analyze the anatomy of the spine.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 26, 2015
Keiser University offers job options
  • By Amanda Morales
  • August 25, 2015
Chef camp whips up fun
Isabella Morrison and Bella Riviera
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  • August 25, 2015
Ashton Elementary heads back to school
  • By Amanda Morales
  • August 25, 2015
Southside welcomes students for first day of school
Henry Greenawalt
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 24, 2015
Back to School at Bay Haven
Laura Sherry gives her son, Luke, 8, one last hug before he starts his third-grade class.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • August 24, 2015
McNeal Elementary welcomes students for first day of school
Andrea and Ella Hunt on the first day of school at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • August 24, 2015
Phillippi parents prepare for first day of school
Remi is an almost 2-year-old shih tzu mix available for adoption from the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • August 22, 2015
Adoptable pups pop tags at Second Chance Boutique
Diane Kingery Gentsch talks with Clarissa Thomasson and Barbara Wilkes Asony at the Saramana chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution booth.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • August 22, 2015
Women's Equity Luncheon celebrates 19th Amendment
Megan Bardwick grinds off build-up on Jaidyn Roberts' teeth.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • August 22, 2015
Meridian College sends students to school with clean teeth
Roger Capote pets Patches while Tony Pinho holds the husky mix puppy.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • August 21, 2015
The Ranch Grill hosts furry fundraiser
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Robert Zhang thows his sponges at the principal.
  • September 4, 2015
Braden River Elementary administrators soak up summer learning success
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  • September 3, 2015
Families come together for Phillippi spaghetti dinner
3
  • September 3, 2015
East Meets West at business expo
4
Christa Briener, the voluntary pre-kindergarten teacher, reads a bok to Nolan Lee, 4.
  • August 31, 2015
Kiddie Academy promotes literacy with help from Curious George
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Amanda Gworek holds kitten Kokomo.
  • August 30, 2015
Cat Depot celebrates brews and bow ties

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