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M/I Homes joins LWRCF's Builders Give Back program
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 15, 2024
M/I Homes joins LWRCF's Builders Give Back program

The Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation now has 10 builders participating in the program, which will boost grants given to local nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Katelyn Fulghum and Vanessa Sloman, who are third grade teachers at Tara Elementary School, loved seeing Jennifer Klein, Nathan Klein, Christian Klein and Catherine Klein cheering them on during their run.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 15, 2024
Two Tara Elementary teachers join coast-to-coast Florida running team

The teachers wanted to challenge themselves by joining their fitness club friends in a unique effort.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East Bradenton students named winners in playwright program
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 15, 2024
East Bradenton students named winners in playwright program

The three students' plays will be performed at the Florida Studio Theatre's Young Playwrights Festival.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cristal Aguillon, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, will be the second in her family to graduate high school and the first to go to college.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 15, 2024
After family tragedy, LRHS senior refocuses to graduate

Cristal Aguillon doesn't let hardships stop her from becoming the first in her family to attend college.

  • East County
  • Schools
This Lake Club home at 16730 Verona Place sold for $2,272,500. It has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,023 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 14, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for April 29 to May 3 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Verona Place tops the week's sales at $2.27 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lorenzo Liberti holds one of his hand carved flags.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 14, 2024
Teen tenaciously chases goal to end veteran homelessness

Lakewood Ranch's Lorenzo Liberti started the Give-A-Buck Foundation to build housing for veterans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High softball's Grace Shaw-Rockey hit .444 as a senior in 2024. She will play for the University of North Florida next season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 14, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High softball saves seemingly lost season with district title

Junior pitcher Lexi Meneely keyed the Mustangs' district title run.

  • East County
  • Sports
Agriculture and dairy farming have been a way of life for Jerry Dakin and his nephews Jason Dakin, Garrett Dakin, Grant Dakin and Ethan Dakin.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 14, 2024
Ownership of Myakka's Dakin Dairy to remain in the family

Jerry Dakin sold his farm to his four nephews who will continue to operate the dairy farm.

  • East County
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A commission meeting is being held on Saturday, May 18 at the Lakewood Ranch High School auditorium.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 13, 2024
Manatee commissioners ready to talk 'all things Lakewood Ranch'

A County Commission meeting will be held Saturday, May 18 to help those who can't take time off during the work week.

  • East County
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The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Kevin Gyurka and junior Collin Dillingham prep for the state meet at a May 11 practice. Both runners have the chance to set school records at the meet, Gyurka in the 3,200-meter run and Dillingham in the 800-meter run.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 13, 2024
ODA boys track and field athletes eye more school records

The Out-of-Door Academy has set three school records in 2024 and is hoping to set three more at the state meet.

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A wide, shelled trail offers a shady walk through the Johnson Preserve at Braden River.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 11, 2024
Johnson Preserve relaunches with completed amenities

The preserve features a shelled path, a pavilion, a kayak launch and a small parking lot.

  • East County
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Fifth grader Alex Kulyk tries his best to get as much water in fifth grader Benjamin Rodriguez's bucket while fifth grader Alina Matevosova waits her turn.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 10, 2024
Willis Elementary hosts annual field day

Students were soaked after friendly competitions at the Lakewood Ranch school.

  • East County
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Melanie and Bill Conerly in their Lakewood Ranch home. Conerly is running for the District 72 seat in the Florida House of Representatives.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 10, 2024
Former Manatee County Planning Commission member seeks state office

Bill Conerly served 12 years on the Planning Commission and is now campaigning to represent District 72 in the Florida House.

  • East County
  • News
The University Park Recreation District has issued a second series of bonds for $21 million to upgrade the country club's amenities.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 8, 2024
Bond issue returns in University Park

Some University Park residents express concerns over the debt issued to enhance the country club's amenities.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High School senior Jared Mohr plays piano at Arts Alive. It was his first public performance after starting to learn how to play piano two years ago.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 8, 2024
Visual and performing arts key to student education

Participating in arts and music classes can open doors to new opportunities for students.

  • East County
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