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Macy Duregger, Daniella Castrogiovanni and Rachel Levy checked out the auction items.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Nights

Nolan Middle School hosted its annual Nolan Nights fundraiser Saturday, May 18, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Sen. Bill Galvano, center, brought out his family — William, wife Julie, Jacqueline and Michael.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Phil Galvano Classic

Education and golf enthusiasts joined forced May 17, as they hit the golf course for the Phil Galvano Golf Classic, at The Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Carlos Crawford edges past defense during a practice drill.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Pirate Bowl

Braden River High School hosted the fourth annual Pirate Bowl fundraiser May 17.

  • East County
  • News
Tara Elementary School’s A, B and C dance team, a group of 54 dancers ages K-5, performed “School’s Out.”
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary/Braden River Middle School Dance Recital

Tara Elementary School's Dance Team and Braden River Middle School's Panther Dancers performed a recital at Braden River High School May 14. The free event also featured appearances by Braden River High School dance teams.

  • East County
  • News
Junior Megan Harden dances with senior Alexis Brocious.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Prom

Students at Braden River High School enjoyed prom Saturday night.

  • East County
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Dr. Jody Abrams of the Sarasota Retina Institute with his wife, Angela
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE PTO Night in Havanah

Braden River Elementary School held its annual Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) fundraiser at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing May 10. Themed, Night in Havanah, the event featured Cuban food, music, dancing and a silent auction.

  • East County
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Sabina Long with her sons, Uriah, 2, and Jerrod, 4
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Muffins with Moms

Children at Kiddie Academy celebrated their mothers this morning during a Muffins with Moms event.

  • East County
  • News
Christina and Nadia Grubbs, 4, feasted on muffins.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose Muffins with Moms

Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch hosted a Muffins with Moms event today for its mothers.

  • East County
  • News
Josh Lim and Emily Golden with Victor Lema and Hailey Golden and Ethan Weaver and Rebekah Jones
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Unmask the Night - Lakewood Ranch Prom

Lakewood Ranch held their prom Friday, May 3, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Schools
Out-of-Door Academy’s Bradford Jones, No. 6, throws the ball from the outfield.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. Christian Calvary

The Out-of-Door Academy lost to Clearwater's Calvary Christian Academy 1-0 in the Thursday, May 2, Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinal.

  • East County
  • Schools
Strawberry Crest’s Sarah Rowley, No. 2, touches first base after Lakewood Ranch’s Katie Hopkins, No. 20, throws the ball to Lakewood Ranch’s Jenn Trotter, No. 13, but before Trotter could touch the base. Rowley was safe.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mustangs victorious over Chargers

The Lady Mustangs beat the Lady Chargers 5-1 Tuesday, April 30, at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Schools
Courtney Couiplto and Tyler Diffley
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Prom

Cardinal Mooney sophomores, juniors and seniors sat at Blackjack tables and drank python punch in an informal club setting at the school's 'Old School Vegas'-themed prom April 27, at Polo Grill and Bar.'¨

  • East County
  • News
Neal Denman and Jordan Tousley
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Out-of-Door Academy Prom

Juniors and seniors at Out-of-Door Academy put on their formalwear April 27 when the school hosted its 2013 masquerade-themed prom at The Lake Club, in Lakewood Ranch. Activities included music, ice cream, shuffleboard, poker and other festivities. '¨

  • East County
  • News
The cast reacts to the announcement made by the Herald, Jackson Helwege, that the Prince is giving a ball.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cinderella at Nolan Middle School

Students at Nolan Middle School performed the musical Cinderella Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27.

  • East County
  • Schools
Out-of-Door sixth graders Anthony Squitieri, Max Hajduk and Ethan Marino, who sold glow sticks at the race.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Out-of-Door Relay For Life

Out-of-Door Academy students and other race participants raised $56,646.48 for the American Cancer Society at a Relay for Life the school hosted April 19. The night-time run featured 25 teams and 321 participants.

  • East County
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