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A private dining room is transformed into a pop-up shop.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 11, 2025
Fashion luncheon supports Myakka City animal sanctuary

Scout & Molly's Boutique set up a pop-up shop at Pascone's Ristorante to benefit Donte's Den.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mote's Brad Tanner, the manager of school programs, is ready to coordinate visits from students to the aquarium's teaching labs.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • October 9, 2025
Manatee educators plan to capitalize on new Mote aquarium

Educators say they will arrange field trips and virtual tours and will take advantage of Mote's outreach teams.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By PIckleballing Pete
  • October 9, 2025
Local Pickleball Coach to Compete in World Championships

Pete Capobianco, also known as Pickleballing Pete, will be competing in the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour 2025 World Championships.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Matt Baar is hosting the first annual Turkey Toss cornhole tournament in his Myakka City backyard Nov. 22 to benefit the Children's Dream Fund.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 8, 2025
Myakka City resident's dream is to help critically ill children

At 14, Matt Baar received a dream from the Children's Dream Fund. At 27, he wants to grant dreams in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kuro Sushi, owned by Daniel Dokko, is set to open on Nov. 1 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • October 8, 2025
New sushi restaurant brings multiple cultural influences to its menu

Restaurateur Daniel Dokko tests the Main Street at Lakewood Ranch market with Kuro Sushi, opening Nov. 1.

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Students from The Out-of-Door Academy volunteer at Mixon Fruit Farms Oct. 3.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 8, 2025
Mixon Farms benefits from ODA students' cleanup effort

Out-of-Door Academy seniors volunteered with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance program Alliance Gives Back.

  • East County
  • Schools
Will Thomas follows through on an approach shot at the Qdoba Tournament of Champions on Oct. 3 in Davenport. The sophomore is in his first year on varsity for the new-look Mustangs.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • October 8, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team looking to take the next step

After placing second in the state the past two years, the Mustangs have high hopes despite heavy graduation losses.

  • East County
  • Sports
More than 70,000 students are expected to take advantage of Mote SEA educational opportunities annually.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 7, 2025
Mote SEA opens with a wave of excitement in Sarasota

A sneak preview for members precedes Mote Science Education Aquarium's Oct. 8 opening to the general public.

  • East County
  • News
Adalynn Lund poses for a photo during an Oct. 6 practice at Lakewood Ranch High School. The sophomore has been crucial up front for the 15-win Mustangs entering the final week of the regular season.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • October 7, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Adalynn Lund

The sophomore setter/middle blocker has contributed heavily on both the block and attack for Lakewood Ranch girls' volleyball

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Linda McMillan, Gail Edelman, Mercedes Andrus and Helene Levin gather to play Canasta through the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club Canasta/Mahjong Club.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • October 7, 2025
Canasta and Mahjong mean socialization and strategy for women's club

Beginners receive instruction and patience when they join the Lakewood Ranch club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gordon Folkes (on the left) explains how the drone works to members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance in August 2024.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 7, 2025
Manatee County EMS drone expands coverage area

The Lakewood Ranch coverage area expanded from serving about 5,000 residents to about 42,000.

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This Lake Club home at 8537 Pavia Way sold for $3.5 million. Built in 2022, it has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,291 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 7, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 22-26 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in the Lake Club topped the week’s sales at $3.5 million.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High School seniors Zachariah Kersey, Kylie Scott and Chloe Drapak were the winners of the Rotary Club of Bradenton's essay contest on what the Constitution means to them.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • October 6, 2025
Three Lakewood Ranch High seniors earn Bradenton Rotary essay awards

Kylie Scott, Zachariah Kersey and Chloe Drapak wrote about what the Constitution means to them.

  • East County
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Allen Clark (left), Edouard Chaput (center) and Cameron Yates (right) line up in the backfield. The three featured prominently in Out-of-Door Academy football's commanding win over Faith Christian in Week 8.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • October 6, 2025
Out-of-Door Academy football rolls forward with multiple offensive threats

The Lakewood Ranch high school has pummeled its opposition en route to a 6-1 record.

  • East County
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The Women on Wheels Ride participants were pumped up before the start of the 11th annual event Oct. 5 on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 5, 2025
WOW! What a ride for women in Lakewood Ranch

More than 200 women ride in the Women on Wheels Ride to support Selah Freedom.

  • East County
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