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Danielle Craig, the managing partner and general manager of Capital Grille, and server Adam Pratt offered tenderloin sliders that were an absolute hit.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 12, 2023
Nathan Benderson Park offers taste of the future with Mote event

Seasonal Tastings raises awareness of the Science Education Aquarium, which is scheduled to open in late 2024 in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Arbor Grande's Elizabeth Henderson, who is the founder of the Little Free Library Club, Country Club East's Arielle Monserez and her 4-year-old daughter Millie Monserez and Tampa's Katerina Farese cut the ribbon on the library in April. It burned in the pavilion fire.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 12, 2023
Lakewood Ranch's Little Free Library club writes its first chapter

The new club delivers books at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The No. 18 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club often sees big crowds during the LECOM Suncoast Classic.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 12, 2023
Volunteers still needed for Suncoast Classic

The Korn Ferry golf tournament, held April 20-23, needs course marshals.

  • East County
  • News
Members of the Lorraine Lakes community in Lakewood Ranch are concerned a cell phone tower planned not far from the playground will be harmful to children.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 12, 2023
Lorraine Lakes residents concerned about planned cell tower

The Lennar community will have a cell tower built near its amenity center and children's playground.

  • East County
  • News
JROTC instructor Alexander Figueroa says his 13 years with Braden River High School has been a blessing.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 11, 2023
Braden River JROTC instructor to retire after building up the program

Alexander Figueroa will lead the Bradenton school's team into one more state tournament before retiring.

  • East County
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This County Club East home at 16116 Kendleshire Terrace sold for $2.3 million. It has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,182 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 11, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for March 27-31 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club East home on Kendleshire Terrace tops the week's sales at $2.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Jake and Connor Krug have mainly played doubles matches with other teammates in 2023.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 11, 2023
Lakewood Ranch brothers grow as tennis players, individuals at Duke

Sophomore twins Connor and Jake Krug say their time playing tennis at Duke University has given them opportunities off the tennis court.

  • East County
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Reese Gurski, Isabella Arteaga and Alice Barr, who are members of Girl Scout Troop 701, create blankets out of chip bags to donate to those who are homeless to earn their Silver Award.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 11, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Girl Scout troop members earn their Silver Awards

The girls made blankets out of chip bags and cat scratchers from cookie cases.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High softball senior Cassidy McLellan.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 11, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Cassidy McLellan

The Lakewood Ranch High softball senior is hitting .569 with four home runs and 16 RBIs.

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Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith, Judy Balmer and Diane and Greg Brune and Gene Tischer, the president of Stillpoint Mission, celebrate Smith's donation of $70,380 to the nonprofit.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 10, 2023
Lakewood Ranch rallies for record donation for Stillpoint Mission

The annual collection by Bob Smith resulted in $70,380 to the Bradenton nonprofit.

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Freedom Elementary School's eight-classroom addition is expected to be complete in July.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 10, 2023
Freedom Elementary addition on schedule for July completion

The $4 million, eight-classroom addition at the school is on time and on budget.

  • East County
  • Schools
Byeong Hun An won the 2022 LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 10, 2023
How past winners of the Suncoast Classic are faring now

Some have thrived, while others have struggled to replicate their Suncoast Classic success at Lakewood National.

  • East County
  • Sports
Guests have the opportunity to meet characters related to the prom's theme. This year, guests will meet Beast, Mrs. Potts and other "Beauty and the Beast" characters.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 9, 2023
Night with the Stars Prom to return to Bradenton for those with disabilities

After a three-year absence due to the pandemic, the prom is back at Woodland Community Church.

  • East County
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Career soldier Christopher Blauvelt is dropped off during a procession to honor him before the Rosedale Golf Classic.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 7, 2023
Rosedale golf tournament helps buy homes for severely injured veterans

Career soldier Christopher Blauvelt is the latest to benefit from an adaptive home through Homes for Our Troops.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Juniors Lourdes Capote-Dishaw and Chase Dougal and seniors Ethan McKay and Morgan Sowards are excited to be at prom. "It's 18 years in the making," McKay says.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 6, 2023
Braden River High students enjoy their 'Gatsby' prom

Many students dressed to the "Gatsby" theme in the event held at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota.

  • East County
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