Lakewood Ranch’s community garden survived hurricane flooding and a bitter cold snap. We tiptoed through the marigolds to see which plants came out on top.

All the fun that's to be had in and around Lakewood Ranch

Wounded veterans call East County do-gooders Kathi Skelton and Deb Kehoe fundraising ‘machines.’

Nancy Johnson has spent most of her retirement with one foot in the past — and she couldn’t be happier about it.

Chris McComas saw a need for adult sports in East County, so he launched MVP Sports and Social — and hit it out of the park.

Manatee County has big plans for Premier Sports Campus now that it’s playing with public sector funds.

Population growth in East Manatee County is forcing officials to build and expand schools faster than you can say your ABCs.