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Sarasota's Tori Bruinsma, 6, blows her whistle after catching another fish. Dad Kevin Bruinsma says that fishing is the first activity his daughter has gravitated towards on her own.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 4, 2025
Lakewood Ranch fishing tournament reels in nearly 100 kids

The Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club hosted the tournament Oct. 4 on Lake Uihlein.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Payton Marshall, along with her mother-in-law Marie Marshall, cheer on No Filter. The band played at her wedding on June 22, 2024.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • October 3, 2025
Ranch Nite Wednesdays returns in Lakewood Ranch after summer break

The weekly event is back every Wednesday through May with food trucks, music and cornhole.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
As members of VFW Post 12055, Post Commander Dave Daily and retired U.S. Army Col. Gill Ruderman meet once a month with post members at Wolveshead Pizza and Wings.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 3, 2025
Is veterans park a sugar pill being fed to taxpayers?

Manatee County wants the planned Palmetto veterans memorial park and connections hub to serve the region, but local VFW members say it's too far out of the way.

  • East County
  • News
Ella Quaid and Joey Baar, both 24 years old, have been friends since they were babies.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 1, 2025
Manasota BUDS creates lifelong friendships

The group supports individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Senior Isabelle Harrell begins work on another mural at Lakewood Ranch High School.
  • By Chloe Drapak
  • October 1, 2025
School spirit for this Lakewood Ranch High senior means painting murals

Isabelle Harrell masters the Mustang mascot as she puts her unique stamp on the campus.

  • East County
  • Schools
For the "TTYL" music video, Em Godfrey, Alicia Tom, Olivia Millin, Tori Vincent and Michelle Figueiredo danced in two locations with four costume changes. The dancers were from Koresh Dance Company.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • October 1, 2025
Lakewood Ranch singer-songwriter dreams of performing at sold-out stadiums

Olivia Millin is gaining popularity across the globe as an independent artist with songs such as "TTYL."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brooklyn Cullen follows through on a drive during a Sept. 27 match against Northside Christian at Lakewood National Golf Club. The ODA sophomore won medalist at the SSAA championship earlier this month.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • October 1, 2025
Out-of-Door Academy girls golf team earns SSAA title as program grows

Thunder sophomore Brooklyn Cullen earns medalist honors with a 71.

  • East County
  • Sports
B. D. Gullett Elementary's Erin Devriendt, Bennett Carney, Michael Serrano and Jackie Stark are kicking off their second year together in a co-teach classroom with two full time teachers.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • September 30, 2025
Co-teach program at Gullett Elementary allows for extra academic support

In each grade level for first to fifth, there is a classroom with two full-time instructors teaching approximately 30 students.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sophomore Marley Bowen (left), junior Zoe Zondor (center) and junior Jasmine France (right) of Sarasota girls' cross country run together during a Sept. 29 practice at Payne Park.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • September 30, 2025
Cross-country runners in Florida learn to take heat in stride

Florida's potent mix of temperature and humidity constitutes an evolving challenge.

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  • Sports
This Lake Club home at 7838 Bowspirit Way sold for $2.3. million. Built in 2023, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,734 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 30, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 15-19 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in The Lake Club on Bowspirit Way topped the week's sales at $2.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Myakka City's Bennett Simunovic, 8, wasn't expecting to fly out of the slide so fast, but he doesn't mind.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 30, 2025
Urban Air Adventure Park opens in Lakewood Ranch

The 60,000-square-foot facility is the largest Urban Air in the country.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Manatee Community Foundation
  • September 29, 2025
Manatee Community Foundation Is Your Partner in Philanthropy

Philanthropy can mean different things to different people.

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Molly Lynch poses for a photo after Braden River's comeback attempt against Venice fell short Thursday. She's the only freshman on a varsity roster featuring two underclassmen.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • September 29, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Molly Lynch

Even in defeat, the outside/middle hitter stood out for Braden River volleyball last Thursday.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jacob Shefrin and Michael Richker toss bread into the water to symbolize repenting past sins as part of the High Holy Days.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • September 29, 2025
Temple Emanu-El members gather at Nathan Benderson Park to cast away sins

Tashlich is a Jewish ritual where bread is thrown into a body of water to symbolize repentance.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The barricades heading north on Lena Road from the roundabout at 44th Avenue East will be removed Oct. 1.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 29, 2025
Lena Road will connect State Road 64 to State Road 70 on Oct. 1

Manatee County plans to open the connection but emphasizes it won't be the urban corridor originally planned.

  • East County
  • News
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Gabriella Martinez Reyes, a junior at Lakewood Ranch High School, has been named president of the Florida Future Business Leaders of America. This makes her the first of Manatee County.
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Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance President and CEO Brittany Lamont and Board Chair Wayne Parrish are eager for members to hit the course for the Ranch Scramble.
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