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Lakewood Ranch resident Alan Roth watches as consultant Frank Kalpakis of Renaissance Planning, leads a small group through a visioning session at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall in December.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
State works toward longterm S.R. 70 vision

Lakewood Ranch residents say state should go to appropriate lengths to plan for expected growth.

  • East County
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Davis Development representative Katie Labarr said the new apartments will look similar to the neighboring Venue apartments, which also were developed by Davis Development.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
Developer plans apartment complex near Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Developer plans apartment complex near Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Polo Club owner James Miller said he was pleased with how the Giving Hunger the Blues Festival ran at his facility in November 2019.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
Broader use could be in Sarasota Polo Club's future

Broader use could be in Sarasota Polo Club's future

  • East County
  • News
Juan Moreno, a fifth grader, looks into a pocket of a hydroponic stacker.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 8, 2020
Hydroponic garden leads to student growth

Myakka City Elementary students learn to grow plants using hydroponics

  • East County
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Grant Hill.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 8, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week:Grant Hill

The Braden River junior talks scoring goals and watching soccer videos for research.

  • East County
  • Sports
Diamond and Crystal Ball co-chairwomen Jan Doench and Ronni Sachs loved planning their "Secret Garden" themed event for the University Park Women's Club. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
Club news: Secret garden fundraising blooms in University Park

Lakewood Ranch women fundraise with broadway show

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Fifth graders Kailey Holdsworth, Sophia Ashley and Ava Bell have fun getting their hands dirty and are eager to plant their tomato plants.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
Lakewood Ranch students dig into EarthBox project

Lakewood Ranch students dig into EarthBox project in Manatee County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 4, 2020
Healthy start to 2020

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center combines with other partners to present a health expo at the mall.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 3, 2020
Closed ice rink didn't stop the fun at Holidays on the Green

Holidays on the Green at the Mall at UTC to end Monday

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says transportation and traffic congestion are among her top concerns during a town hall meeting at Tara Preserve's clubhouse.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2020
Vanessa Baugh holds town hall meeting in Tara Preserve

Manatee County District 5 commissioner says roads are a top priority in 2020.

  • East County
  • News
Parks Robinson opened Fit2Run with his father, Bill Robinson, in 2006. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2020
Bradenton's Bill Robinson dies at 70

Fit2Run co-founder dies of cancer.

  • East County
  • News
FDOT contractors work on construction a bridge along Interstate 75. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2020
FDOT to temporarily close I-75 on-ramp at S.R. 70 in Bradenton

FDOT to temporarily close I-75 on-ramp at S.R. 70 in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
Kirk Boylstond, president of Lakewood Ranch Commercial, and Rex Jensen, president and CEO of SMR, are running out of dirt to develop.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 1, 2020
Culmination of the master plan nears in Lakewood Ranch as we enter the 2020s

Culmination of the master plan nears in Lakewood Ranch as we enter the 2020s

  • East County
  • News
Mark Hubbard won the inaugural LECOM Suncoast Classic in 2019. Who will win in 2020?
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 1, 2020
Prose and Kohn: More sports thrills headed our way in 2020

Our columnist looks ahead to the biggest questions and events of the new year.

  • East County
  • Sports
1. Braden River High sophomore O'Mariah Gordon won the Gatorade Florida Player of the Year award in 2019.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 1, 2020
For this East County 10, it's showtime

Ten local high school athletes have served notice they will have a big year.

  • East County
  • Sports
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Ernie Els reads the green at The Concession during the 2023 World Champions Cup. He's No. 6 on the PGA Tour Champions money standings, as of April 6, and will be active at the Senior PGA Championship.
  • April 7, 2026
The PGA Tour Champions could use a jolt of charisma
2
Florida Statute 1001.42(4)(f)2 will require high schools, including Braden River High (pictured) and Lakewood Ranch High, to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. unless the district submits paperwork and gets accepted to keep the current start times.
  • April 7, 2026
Manatee County School District might fight starting time mandate
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Greenbrook's Tara Poulton is running for Manatee County's District 6 commission seat.
  • April 7, 2026
Lakewood Ranch resident brings government experience to District 6 race
4
A Lake Club home at 17014 Clearlake Ave. sold for $3.9 million. Built in 2023, it has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,160 square feet of living area.
  • April 7, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for March 23-27 in Lakewood Ranch
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John Atanassov and Joel King, co-owners of Blu Kouzina, are eager to serve and get to know new customers at their new location at University Town Center.
  • April 6, 2026
Blu Kouzina adds its Greek flavor at University Town Center

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