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Suzy Wilford, the outreach and recruitment ambassador for Southeastern Guide Dogs, says dogs like her dog, Carson, can change someone's life. People can see how the nonprofit benefits people during the walkathon. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 3, 2022
Southeastern Guide Dogs will host annual walkathon at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

The Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon returns as an in-person event at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tyler Ricker.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 2, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Tyler Ricker

The Braden River High senior set a school record in the javelin Feb. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Shangri-la short-term rental home has been a popular destination of people who want to host gatherings.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 2, 2022
Neighbors near east Bradenton Airbnb irked by the noise it creates

Short-term rental's neighbors in east Bradenton don't consider Shangri-La to be paradise.

  • East County
  • News
Fifth graders Finley Hendricks, Alisa Sabodash, Noah Johnson and Danica Hall are excited to compete at the VEX Robotics World Competition after placing fourth at the regional competition.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 2, 2022
Lakewood Ranch elementary robotics team advances to world competition

Robert E. Willis Elementary fifth graders of Lakewood Ranch secure a spot at the VEX Robotics World Competition in May.

  • East County
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Mustangs junior Cassidy McLellan steals third base against Inspiration Academy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 2, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood Ranch High softball appears poised for another title run

Lakewood Ranch returns eight of nine hitters from its state championship softball lineup.

  • East County
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Braden River High junior Jessey Colas, works for a pin against Clearwater Central Catholic's Carson Schiavello. Colas won the Pirates' Class 2A regional meet at 160 pounds. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 1, 2022
East County wrestlers prepare for FHSAA state tournament

Both Braden River High and Lakewood Ranch High will send wrestlers to the state tournament.

  • East County
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Del Webb's Shellie Robin gets a laugh when a monarch butterfly lands on her face.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 1, 2022
Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch residents hail the monarch

Del Webb community of Lakewood Ranch comes together to build a butterfly garden.

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Darya Fedotova and Sergiy Mykhaylov are changing their dance studio's name in support of their Ukraine homeland. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • March 1, 2022
School of Russian Ballet changes name amidst conflict

Ukraine natives Darya Fedotova and Sergiy Mykhaylov want nothing more than to teach ballet and to see their homeland live in peace.

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Lakewood Ranch's Peggy Hufford says her husband, Jerry Hufford, was always helping people "behind the scenes." Jerry Hufford died Feb. 8 at 69.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 28, 2022
Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch grieves kind, selfless neighbor

Lakewood Ranch's Jerry Hufford, the head of a veterans organization in Del Webb, dies at 69.

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Manatee County Paramedics Nicholas Barion and Chris Roshka chat with Owen Lockaby.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 28, 2022
Teen survives golf cart accident thanks to quick action of paramedics

Family holds ceremony at Lakewood Ranch EMS to show their appreciation for paramedics saving their son's life.

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Sarasota's Samaya Leger, who is 7 years old, feeds a miniature Sicilian donkey.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 26, 2022
Hunsader Farms hosts Strawberry Fields Shabbat in east Bradenton

Sarasota's Temple Emanu-El members hold Strawberry Fields Shabbat at Hunsader Farms in east Manatee County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 26, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club hosts annual youth fishing tournament

Annual youth fishing tournament a first for many Lakewood Ranch residents.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 25, 2022
Lakewood National home tops sales at $1.15 million

A home in Lakewood National topped sales this week at $1.15 million.

  • East County
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Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, thanks Ted Lindenberg, the director of the Books for Kids program, for all he's done to support Manatee County students.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 25, 2022
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's Books for Kids program hopes to expand

Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's Books for Kids program nears 100,000 books distributed.

  • East County
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Megan Dowdell.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 24, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Megan Dowdell

The ODA senior has 10 goals and seven assists through three games.

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