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New museum to feature model railroad and vintage toys
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 1, 2024
New museum to feature model railroad and vintage toys

Lakewood Ranch's Richard Pierson expects to open Sarasota Toy Museum and Moosehead Toys and Comics, with space dedicated to an HO scale model train layout, in July.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Hooves with H.E.A.R.T. offers Special Olympics Florida's Registered Training Program for Manatee County athletes.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 1, 2024
East Bradenton equine therapy program needs room to grow

Hooves with H.E.A.R.T. offers therapeutic horseback riding and trains athletes for the Special Olympics.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Currently, only CDD1 has rules for ponds, lakes and fishing. This sign is posted along Hidden River Trail.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 1, 2024
Lakewood Ranch CDDs seek uniform regulation of lakes

Currently, only CDD1 has rules to regulate the ponds and lakes within its district.

  • East County
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The dust coming off the Lennar Homes construction site on C.R. 675 is causing health and safety concerns for residents.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 1, 2024
Residents fed up with construction dust

Manatee County considers additional requirements for developers clearing land to control dust from their construction sites.

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Lakewood Ranch's Grayson Yost and Logan Koehler love participating in the Pinewood Derby. They came up with the theme and design of their cars.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 1, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Cub Scouts prepare for annual Pinewood Derby

The top three winners from six dens will participate in the Manatee District Pinewood Derby.

  • East County
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Braden River High sophomore Benecio Claudino and junior Grant Hicks are undefeated as a doubles pair in 2024. This is their first season together as a full-time pair.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 30, 2024
Braden River High boys tennis duo is a pair of aces

Sophomore Benecio Claudino and junior Grant Hicks complement each other's strengths.

  • East County
  • Sports
John H. Marble Park is undergoing major renovations.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 30, 2024
Manatee County funds community initiatives

The Manatee County Commission has approved funding for various initiatives for community organizations, public safety, transportation and more.

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New HR director confirmed for Manatee County
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 30, 2024
New HR director confirmed for Manatee County

The Manatee County Commission unanimously confirmed Kate Barnett as human resources director after serving as the department's interim director since June 2023.

  • East County
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The home at 16543 Kendleshire Terrace has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,580 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 30, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for April 15-19 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club East home on Kendleshire Terrace tops the week's sales at $2.55 million.

  • East County
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Braden River High sophomore flag football player Natalie Davis.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 30, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Natalie Davis

The Braden River High flag football sophomore had two TDs and two INTs April 23 against Keswick Christian

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Lakewood Ranch's CJ Bannister says her eight years in the Air Force are some of the best years of her life. It instilled in her a heart for service not only to the military but the community.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 30, 2024
Lakewood Ranch veteran honored for service to the military and community

Tidewell Foundation honors U.S. Air Force veteran C.J. Bannister.

  • East County
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    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 30, 2024
Sarasota-Bradenton leads nation in slashing home prices

The rising cost of insurance has pushed some buyers to look outside Florida.

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This rendering shows the club's golf course running alongside the Myakka River.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 29, 2024
Exclusive golf course breaks ground in Myakka City

The Miakka Golf Club is being built next to the TerraNova Equestrian Center on Clay Gully Road.

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Lakewood Ranch senior Lucas Anthony lets out a scream after scoring a goal against Venice High on April 27. Anthony had eight goals in the regional quarterfinal win against the Indians.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 29, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse uses internal fortitude to stay alive

The Mustangs have reached the FHSAA Class 2A regional semifinals for the first time.

  • East County
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The playground at Tom Bennett park is open. A splash pad will follow in the fall.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 28, 2024
Playground opens at Tom Bennett Park

The playground is accessible to all children, including those with disabilities.

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