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Outlined in yellow is the new proposed boundary for the Northwest Sector Development of Regional Impact. Courtesy map.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 10, 2020
Lakewood Ranch asks to grow

Developer proposes addition of 114 acres within existing DRI.

  • East County
  • News
Lauren Hofing checks out one of her seven hives in Myakka City.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 9, 2020
Sweet hobby for Lakewood Ranch woman

Beekeeper in Lakewood Ranch will offer honey presentation for Temple Emanu-El in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Avery Ruffing. Photo by Liz Ramos
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 9, 2020
Hands-on type of Lakewood Ranch student

McNeal fourth grader enjoys art project in the park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Sandie Ivers and Sarasota's Linda Klein have teamed up to open Suncoast Sign Greeters. They say it uses their creativity and they like spreading joy with their signs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2020
All in the message for Lakewood Ranch women

Sign display company launches in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 9, 2020
Lake Club residents drive with purpose in Lakewood Ranch

Fundraiser supports local teen, cancer research.

  • East County
  • News
Lilly and Bethany Lynch and Larry and Tierney Thornhill look forward to Neighbors Unite in which luminaries will light up in Lakewood Ranch to honor those impacted by cancer.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 9, 2020
Light for hope in Lakewood Ranch

Group works to develop Neighbors Unite luminaria event in Lakewood Ranch Sept. 20 for American Cancer Society.

  • East County
  • News
Players warm up Sept. 5 for the first night of competition in the Chargers Soccer Club Labor Day Tournament at Premier Sports Campus. About 1,500 athletes participated in the four-day event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2020
Is sports tourism back in Manatee County?

Hoteliers hope soccer tourney means momentum for sports tourism in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Mary Sue Hudgens, a patient at Windsor Reflections at Lakewood Ranch, interacts with Angie Kowalski-Lee, a licensed practical nurse. Kowalski-Lee's dedication to her patients makes her a role model at the facility. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 9, 2020
Love of the job leads to award for Lakewood Ranch nurse

Lakewood Ranch resident named 2020 'Caregiver of the Year.'

  • East County
  • News
Braden River Coach Curt Bradley said he expects his team to take a step forward this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 9, 2020
Braden River football will lean on its senior leaders in 2020

Those leaders include the Pirates' NCAA Division I-bound quarterback.

  • East County
  • Sports
Woodland's Dewayne McFarland and Jennifer Passmore say the new building meets demands both for Dunn Prep Elementary, as well as church administration.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2020
Church, school grow together in Lakewood Ranch area

Woodland Community Church also expands educational opportunities.

  • East County
  • News
“I enjoy it,” Lake Vistas' Steve Harrison said of being an enumerator. “It’s really good for someone who’s a people person and that’s me.”
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2020
It's a numbers crunch in Lakewood Ranch

Census workers round up responses before Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • News
This boat ramp and dock on Lake Uihlein is rarely used. Its owner, the Country Club Edgewater Village Association, is trying to figure out what to do with it.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2020
CEVA fishes for solution in Lakewood Ranch

What's next for Lake Uihlein boat ramp?

  • East County
  • News
Megan Silvestri and Rebecca Cronander, school counselors at Gene Witt Elementary School, are always available to help the school's students and teachers, especially as they adjust to the new normal at school. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 9, 2020
New state of mind for East County counselors

School counselors face more challenges as a result of COVID-19.

  • East County
  • News
Nathan Benderson Park has event hosted international rowing events. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 8, 2020
Nathan Benderson Park named rowing favorite

Rowing facility makes top 10 list of 'notable' venues.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 8, 2020
ODA celebrates opening of new middle school facility

Eighth graders return to Lakewood Ranch campus and get a first look at new facility.

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