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Del Webb's Paul Roy and Sheila Fritts show off the spirit of Del Webb's Cancer Walk. Participants have fun while giving back.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 2, 2026
Del Webb Lakewood Ranch has fun fundraising for cancer research

The Del Webb Women's Club Lakewood Ranch is hosting its sixth annual cancer walk Oct. 17.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Maribeth Phillips has been named both the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's Citizen of the Year, and the C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian of the Year.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 1, 2026
Meals on Wheels CEO, president receives two huge honors

Maribeth Phillips, the CEO and president of Meals on Wheels Plus earns recognition from the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch and the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Steven Leone, Robert Carolla and Steve Nagy celebrate Carolla's hole in one, which is the first of his 40 year golfing career, at the Communi-tee Golf Classic by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • September 1, 2026
Upcoming golf classic supports Lakewood Ranch Community Activities

Hosted Sept. 9 at Calusa Country Club, the first annual Communi-Tee Golf Classic will bring up to 124 golfers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota 2-year-old Mavrick Mathis spends his time at UTC Kids Club: Gameland playing with a hula hoop, playing mini golf and running around in the bubbles.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • August 29, 2026
UTC Kids: Gameland offers toys, music and bonding

The event is held every fourth Wednesday of the month at The Green at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Greenbrook's Melinda Cerny, who organized the concert, and Mallory Park's Kelly Daniels play flute in the Manatee Community Concert Band.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • August 28, 2026
Music 'feeds the soul' in Lakewood Ranch

The Manatee Community Concert Band performed a free concert at Harvest United Methodist Church to benefit the Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Superior Pools of Southwest Florida
  • August 27, 2026
Built Around the Way You Live

When Bill and Linda Krawczyk founded Superior Pools in 2001, they built more than a Southwest Florida pool company. They built a family business rooted in old-school values: hard work, honesty, dependability and integrity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Brandon Hibbert, Nick Hitchcock, Benjamin Hitchcock and Adrian Hughes are members of the Homeschool Pokemon League that meets twice a month.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • August 26, 2026
Homeschool Pokémon League provides place to bond, learn critical thinking

The group, which was founded by Lakewood Ranch 13-year-old Benjamin Hitchcock, has 17 regular members who gather over a love of Pokémon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lake Club's Bill Mills has a deep love and passion for photography and particularly enjoys showcasing people, travel and architecture.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • August 26, 2026
Curated photo exhibit journeys through photographer's creative world

Lake Club's Bill Mills saw his interest in photography ignited after his retirement.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Rondre Dent is the creative mind behind the AI-assisted scripted drama "Marcus & Keisha" that is drawing massive attention on social media platforms.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 25, 2026
Will 'Marcus & Keisha' turn the ultra mini series into an industry game-changer?

Lakewood Ranch's Rondre Dent has taken social media by storm with his AI-assisted scripted drama.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Even though Glen, a service dog in training with Dogs Inc, was hard at work at Mote SEA on Aug. 18, he couldn't resist greeting an otter.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • August 21, 2026
Fins, flippers and future service dogs unite at Mote aquarium

Dogs Inc and Mote SEA partner to give future service dogs a special training day in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Marty Fugate, Su Byron
  • August 20, 2026
Whatever the interest, find your people in one of the Ranch's numerous clubs

Lakewood Ranch residents unite to explore a range of interests.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
An infrared image transforms the familiar boardwalk at Myakka River State Park into an otherworldly landscape, underscoring the parks mysterious beauty and eerie folklore.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • August 20, 2026
The swamp has always been a spooky place. Explore the lore behind the reputation.

Our intrepid reporter explores the legends, lore and little-known wonders of Myakka River State Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jazzercise includes lot of movement. At left is the author, Mark Gordon.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 20, 2026
Jazzercise: Hit music, fun classes and a serious sweat. But first forget what you think you know.

Forget the legwarmers and the leotards. Today’s Jazzercise, at least in the high-energy, community-focused studio in Lakewood Ranch, is all about smiling and sweating.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The ornate mantel is a nod to the home’s original character while adding a distinctive focal point to its refreshed design.
  • By Robert Plunket
  • August 20, 2026
A classic home in the Ranch gets a new look to rival its setting

A Country Club classic gets an update up while preserving the views, character and easy Florida lifestyle that made it a standout home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Amber Nelson created the story of "Amberica" based on her real life experience of growing up in a Muslim household and losing her mother.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • August 19, 2026
Screenwriter uses real-life events, trauma to create 'self-deprecating comedic piece'

Lakewood Ranch's Amber Nelson co-wrote the fictional screenplay "Amberica" with pieces of her own life. It brought her an opportunity to get it produced as a table read in Los Angeles.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Junior running back Antonio Jackson (center) of Braden River finds a gap in Lakewood Ranch's defense. The Pirates won this year's rivalry game.
  • September 5, 2026
High school football results from Week 3
2
Fifth graders Amilia Dragovoy, Betsi Branscomb and Raegan Standifer are able to work at their own pace on state standards through the Ethos AI Experiential Academy at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy.
  • September 2, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Prep embraces personalized AI academy
3
Dr. Samuel Yelverton is proud Universal Health Services is purchasing the most advanced technology for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
  • September 2, 2026
Da Vinci 5: A robotic masterpiece at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
4
Owen Gellatly, pictured here in 2025, is one of two seniors for Lakewood Ranch boys golf this season alongside Donovan Plakyda. Both of them were on last year's team which reached the state championship.
  • September 2, 2026
After 12th-place state finish in 2025, LRHS boys golf team aims higher
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For security reasons, Commissioner Jason Bearden is wary of giving a private company so much data on Manatee County. He wants to "push the brakes" on AI.
  • September 2, 2026
AI pilot program says it can save Manatee County up to $110 million

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