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Kevin Gyurka poses for a photo on Oct. 31 at Out-of-Door Academy's Thunder Stadium. The senior long-distance runner has won two races in the 2025 cross country season, and boasts five top-10 finishes in seven meets.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • November 5, 2025
Prominent ODA runner approaches his career finish line

Senior Kevin Gyurka has put his stamp on three Out-of-Door Academy sports programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
The initial staff of Sarasota Memorial Hospital in November 1925. The Hospital, held a celebration for its 100th anniversary last week.
  • By David Verinder
  • November 5, 2025
Sarasota Memorial celebrates a century of care

Sarasota Memorial Hospital President and CEO David Verinder shares his thoughts about the complex's 100 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A rendering of Optimal Outcomes' HealthPark II that will be built in Lakewood Ranch with the groundbreaking early in 2026.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 5, 2025
Optimal Outcomes builds a second health park in Lakewood Ranch

The health care real estate development company expects to break ground in early 2026.

  • East County
  • Business
The Lakewood Ranch Community Action Group protests a possible gas station on the corner of 44th Avenue East and White Eagle Boulevard Nov. 1.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 5, 2025
Lakewood Ranch-area residents protest possible gas station

A pre-application was submitted for a 24-hour convenience store and gas station on 44th Avenue and White Eagle Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Herman Martinez shows off medals he earned with the U.S. Army while serving in Vietnam. Martinez said if asked to serve today, he would go.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 5, 2025
Despite Agent Orange exposure, Vietnam veteran says, 'I would still serve today'

Lakewood Ranch's Herman Martinez says his love of America and veterans still burns bright.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Patty Notarianni's work will be featured at the Creative Art Association of Lakewood Ranch's Fall Art Show and Sale Nov. 15 at the Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 5, 2025
Small events make Lakewood Ranch a big draw

As big events come and go, clubs and organizations highlight talented residents.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sarasota County has issued a burn ban to help prevent wildfire.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 4, 2025
Manatee bans burning until next week at earliest

Similar restrictions are already in place for Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's offensive line prepares to snap the ball against Bayshore during its Oct. 30 regular-season finale. The Mustangs still have yet to notch back-to-back winning seasons since 2010-11.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • November 4, 2025
Braden River, Lakewood Ranch football programs still searching for key to success

Both the Pirates and the Mustangs finished 2025 with losing records.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch Jewish Club was founded in 2010 and now has 500 active members who participate in their events. Saul Zuchman, president of the club, said it is not about what religion you were born into, but the opportunity to come together to have social and spiritual thought.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • November 4, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Jewish Club provides social and cultural opportunities

Founded in 2010, the club has 500 active members who connect with like-minded individuals.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sgt. John Skeen, who died Oct. 21, was honored at the Elks Lodge in Lakewood Ranch May 8 on Victory in Europe Day.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 4, 2025
World War II hero dies at 107 years old

Bradenton's John Skeen reluctantly told stories about fighting with the U.S. Army's 70th Infantry Division.

  • East County
  • News
A Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour home at 7538 Camden Harbour Drive sold for $950,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,838 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 4, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 20-24 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour on Camden Harbour Drive tops the week's sales at $950,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Addison Shear poses for a photo on Nov. 3 before a Lakewood Ranch girls' cross country practice. The junior broke her 5K personal record by 54 seconds at the Tri-County Championships on Nov. 1.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • November 3, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Addison Shear

Smashing her personal record, the junior for Lakewood Ranch girls' cross country posted the team's best finish at the Tri-County Championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
A 1970 Plymouth Superbird draws a few admirers.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 2, 2025
Lakewood Ranch car show drives donations to St. Jude's

The Knights of Columbus host the annual Car Show and Cookout at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Evan Percoco, co-owner of Twisted Pit BBQ of Lakewood Ranch, dishes out samples at the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's Suncoast Food and Wine Fest, Nov. 1 at Premier Sports Campus.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 2, 2025
A Premier feast served by the Rotary club, with charity for dessert in Lakewood Ranch

For the 23rd year, the Suncoast Food and Wine Fest raises funds for the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A new Outback Steakhouse opens Nov. 11 on the corner of State Road 70 and Crossland Trail.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 1, 2025
Outback Steakhouse opens in Lakewood Ranch on Nov. 11

The popular Australian-themed restaurant will open on the corner of State Road 70 and Crossland Trail on Nov. 11.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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When she isn't overseas, Sky Commissar spends most of her time with Southwest Florida Premier FC at the club level. With them, she competes in the girls' regional league of the Elite Clubs National League.
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This Lake Club home at 17238 Salerno Drive sold for $3 million. Built in 2021, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,754 square feet of living area.
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Boston's JJ Maguire, 4, Ariel Maguire, 6, and their mom, Kasha Grabowski, wear funky hats while enjoying treats from Jeremiah's Italian Ice at the Farmers' Market at Lakewood Ranch.
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