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Partners Animal Hospital Lakewood Ranch hosts a ribbon cutting July 10.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 13, 2026
Partners Animal Hospital opens in Lakewood Ranch

The 4,300-square-foot veterinary office and animal hospital includes acupuncture among its treatments.

  • East County
  • Business
Boston's JJ Maguire, 4, Ariel Maguire, 6, and their mom, Kasha Grabowski, wear funky hats while enjoying treats from Jeremiah's Italian Ice at the Farmers' Market at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • July 13, 2026
Despite the heat, the Farmers' Market at Lakewood Ranch is still the place to be

In the midst of summer, the market at Waterside Place continues to be packed on Sundays.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brooklyn Cullen's golf career began at Hawaii's Princeville Makai Golf Club when she was 6 years old. It continues now in Florida, where she moved before beginning sixth grade at The Out-of-Door Academy.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 13, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Brooklyn Cullen

The rising golfer secured a national title before her junior season with The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jason Starkman, the director of operations for The Original Wolfie's and Rascal House restaurants, shows off a corned beef sandwich. Wolfie's 21 Hand Cut is coming to UTC in late November or early December.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 10, 2026
Wolfie's Hand Cut headed to University Town Center

The new restaurant will offer 21st-century versions of the Original Wolfie's and Rascal House menu items.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Two killed in two crashes two hours apart on I-75
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 10, 2026
Two killed in two crashes two hours apart on I-75

The unrelated overnight incidents in Manatee and Sarasota counties are under investigation.

  • East County
  • News
Keith Pandeloglou took over as the president of the board of the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation in June.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 10, 2026
New leader set to guide the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation

Keith Pandeloglou became president of the board in June and his hope is to build on the nonprofit's success.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Tina Ciaccio | Michael Saunders & Company
  • July 9, 2026
For Sale: 3809 Founders Club Drive, Sarasota

Commanding breathtaking sunset golf and lake views, this extraordinary estate embodies timeless luxury and resort-style living in the prestigious Founders Club.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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Work has either started or will begin soon on four roundabouts on University Parkway, east of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. University Parkway also is being widened from Lorraine Road to Bourneside Boulevard.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 8, 2026
Necessary construction will snarl University Parkway in Lakewood Ranch

Motorists should avoid as much of the congestion as possible by planning their trips ahead.

  • East County
  • Opinion
FoodTrukt, a new app, aims to bring together food truck owners and customers through making locations, schedules and menus more accessible.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • July 8, 2026
Find nearby food trucks with new app

Sarasota-Manatee food truck owners can post their precise locations, menus, specials and more on FoodTrukt.

  • East County
  • Business
Deborah Callahan-Stratton, Joy Stone, Barbara Najmy and Jennifer Alokeh are collecting sneakers for the fifth annual Sneakin Back to School Sneaker Drive to benefit The Twig.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 8, 2026
The Lake Club Women's Giving Circle transitions to a nonprofit

The official name now for the Lakewood Ranch group is The Lake Club Women's Charitable Foundation.

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Avery Banfill (left) and Phoenix Scanlan (right) grew up on the same junior golf circuit. Their respective journeys converged at Parrish Community High and will converge once again at Memphis next fall.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 8, 2026
Stars align for local golfers who are headed for the University of Memphis

Avery Banfill and Phoenix Scanlan of Lakewood Ranch will play for Memphis women's golf after their senior years with Parrish Community High.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Manatee County Property Appraiser is located at 915 4th Ave. W. in downtown Bradenton.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 8, 2026
How your home is appraised in Manatee County

The process of appraising approximately 236,000 parcels takes a staff of 65 and a year-round effort.

  • East County
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Sarasota Crew's U16 Women's Eight races to a title at the 2025 USRowing Youth National Championships hosted by Nathan Benderson Park. The Crew had 16 entries at this year's championships, but did not bring home a title.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 7, 2026
Sarasota rowing programs have rough waters to navigate before being considered elite

The region's rowing programs have performed well at the regional level, but they have yet to catch the traditional powerhouses.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This Wild Blue at Waterside home at 8380 Sea Glass Court sold for $2.46 million. Built in 2024, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,159 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 7, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for June 22-26 in Lakewood Ranch

A Wild Blue home on Sea Glass Court tops the week's sales at $2.46 million

  • East County
  • Real Estate
A joint workshop is held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall June 30 with Commissioner Bob McCann and CDD board members.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 7, 2026
Manatee commissioner tells LWR CDDs he has seen the county waste funds

Commissioner Bob McCann said too many overpriced directors are being employed by Manatee County.

  • East County
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1
Partners Animal Hospital Lakewood Ranch hosts a ribbon cutting July 10.
  • July 13, 2026
Partners Animal Hospital opens in Lakewood Ranch
2
Boston's JJ Maguire, 4, Ariel Maguire, 6, and their mom, Kasha Grabowski, wear funky hats while enjoying treats from Jeremiah's Italian Ice at the Farmers' Market at Lakewood Ranch.
  • July 13, 2026
Despite the heat, the Farmers' Market at Lakewood Ranch is still the place to be
3
Brooklyn Cullen's golf career began at Hawaii's Princeville Makai Golf Club when she was 6 years old. It continues now in Florida, where she moved before beginning sixth grade at The Out-of-Door Academy.
  • July 13, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Brooklyn Cullen
4
Jason Starkman, the director of operations for The Original Wolfie's and Rascal House restaurants, shows off a corned beef sandwich. Wolfie's 21 Hand Cut is coming to UTC in late November or early December.
  • July 10, 2026
Wolfie's Hand Cut headed to University Town Center
5
Two killed in two crashes two hours apart on I-75
  • July 10, 2026
Two killed in two crashes two hours apart on I-75

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