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Barbara Thurston, Barbara Pressman and Barbara Stanton
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • March 13, 2024
Sarasota, Longboat women bond over shared name: Barbara

Barbaras from around Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and the Keys meet up every month to network and help the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amara Chepuri, a fifth grader at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, hopes to make it to the quarterfinals at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 13, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Prep student qualifies for Scripps National Spelling Bee

Amara Chepuri is spelling her way to the top, one letter at a time.

  • East County
  • Schools
Robyn Bell, Lynne Lash, Linda Jacobs and Christine Captain say the Suncoast Food & Wine Fest is their favorite event of the year.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 13, 2024
Rotary Club raises $140,000 from Suncoast Food & Wine Fest

The Lakewood Ranch nonprofit has now granted $2.3 million over the years.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
After heart surgery, David Paliotta completely changed his diet and exercise patterns.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 13, 2024
Lakewood Ranch senior gives peak performance

After a quadruple bypass surgery, Summerfield's David Paliotta works toward an unlikely goal: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County, USF partnership helps paraprofessionals become teachers
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 12, 2024
Manatee County, USF partnership helps paraprofessionals become teachers

A federal grant will send 60 English for Speakers of Other Languages paraprofessionals to the University of South Florida to earn their teaching degrees.

  • East County
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This Riverdale Revised home at 602 Regatta Way sold for $4.2 million. It has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,388 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 12, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 26 to March 1 in Lakewood Ranch

A Riverdale Revised home on Regatta Way tops the week's sales at $4.2 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Oats McGoats is adjusting to his new home at the Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary in Myakka City.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 12, 2024
Stray goat finds home in Myakka City

A stray goat that was found wandering the streets of Jacksonville was taken in by the Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary.

  • East County
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Brandin Gallaway takes a corner kick for Braden River Soccer Club during a practice at Premier Sports Campus in July 2023. Elliott Falcione said youth soccer will continue to be a cornerstone of the facility's schedule in the coming years.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 12, 2024
Premier Sports Campus of Lakewood Ranch focuses on economic impact

Youth events are easier to land than professional ones and bring a sizable impact to the area, Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Executive Director Bureau Elliott Falcione says.

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  • Sports
Braden River High boys track and field senior Derek Anders.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 12, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Derek Anders

The Braden River High boys senior track and field athlete set a school record in the high jump on March 8.

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ODA junior Makenna Larkin catches a pass against Bradenton Christian School on March 7. Larkin scored two goals against BCS.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 11, 2024
ODA girls lacrosse using attitude to its advantage

The Thunder is 5-2 as of March 8 after winning just four games in 2023.

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The location in Fort Myers provides an idea of what to expect in Lakewood Ranch if the project is approved.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 11, 2024
Proposal for dining, entertainment spot worries Lakewood Ranch residents

Residents fear plans for Backyard Social will threaten the hours and character of the Lakewood Ranch community.

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Liam Middleton, 6, does a backflip on the bungee trampoline.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 9, 2024
Irish Celtic Festival draws hundreds to Lakewood Ranch

The Irish Celtic Festival featured Irish food and music, along with games and a dog parade.

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17-year-old male dies in an east Bradenton shooting Friday
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2024
17-year-old male dies in an east Bradenton shooting Friday

A 17-year-old Parrish male is arrested on probable cause of manslaughter with a firearm.

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The Heritage Golf Group has purchased Lakewood Ranch Country Club, the tennis center, the Lodge, and all three 18-hole golf courses.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 8, 2024
Heritage Golf Group buys Lakewood Ranch Country Club and its amenities

The new owner plans improvements to all three courses and will retain many of the club's staff members.

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The Mark Wandall Foundation offers an annual sleepaway camp in partnership with nonprofit Comfort Zone Camp.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 8, 2024
Mark Wandall Foundation supports, connects youth navigating grief

After the death of her husband, Melissa Wandall started The Mark Wandall Foundation to help children cope with the loss of a family member.

  • East County
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