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Maximus Bedell, Elena Skretas, Drew Townson and Chase Devore are four of the eight house band members from School of Rock to go on tour and play the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in July.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • June 18, 2025
Local School of Rock musicians to perform at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame venue

The School of Rock House Band in Lakewood Ranch is going on a six-city tour with the last stop at a historic music venue.

  • East County
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Myakka City's Diane and Rich Bartoszek collect flags from each state they visit.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 18, 2025
Myakka City couple on the road to all 50 states

Rich and Diane Bartoszek will have visited all 50 states together by September.

  • East County
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Shelton Quarles poses for a photo with Rowan, 4, Madison, 3, and Grayson Izaguirre, 6. If they were superheroes, Rowan would be the Hulk, Madison would be a unicorn and Grayson would be Spiderman.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • June 14, 2025
Dad's Day Block Party attracts sports fans and superheroes

Meet and greets with former Buccaneers player Shelton Quarles and former Lightning player Jassen Cullimore were the main attractions.

  • East County
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Star Farms' Cooper Roy, 4, is front and center during storytime and enjoying every word.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 12, 2025
Mini crafters convene at Bob Gardner Park for summer camp

Demand was so big that the camp is being held at a new Lakewood Ranch site this summer.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch resident Tim Carnahan self published his book “Under Development: A Commonsense Approach to Being Your Best (A Young Professional's Guide),” which gives advice to young professionals seeking guidance to make the most out of their careers.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • June 11, 2025
Lakewood Ranch author shares advice for young professionals

Tim Carnahan shares his life experience as a business employee and mentor through his book, "Under Development: A Commonsense Approach to Being Your Best (A Young Professional's Guide)."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The cottage needs to be stripped. The $100,000 grant is just the start to getting it camper-ready.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 11, 2025
Foundation for Dreams receives $100,000 grant from Bishop-Parker Foundation

The grant will go toward rehabbing one of the cottages at the foundation's new campus near Rye Preserve.

  • East County
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RealRail President Allen Novak and club member Doug Neumann work on the O Scale train layout that will be available during the club's special event June 14-15.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 10, 2025
All aboard for Father's Day weekend fun at RealRail in Bradenton

The model railroad club will celebrates its 50th anniversary June 14-15.

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Jerry Bickel, founder and executive director of Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre, says his main goal at his shows is to inspire children to immerse themselves in stories and to read books.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • June 5, 2025
One voice as lifetime puppeteer performs at Lakewood Ranch Library

Jerry Bickel, founder and executive director of Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre, thrills local crowd.

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Killdeer are dedicated parents known for their 'broken-wing' display, feigning injury to lure intruders away from their chicks or nest.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • June 2, 2025
Myakka River thrives with restored floodplain

New life embraces Myakka’s habitat restoration zone.

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Willow and Winnie take a rest in the shade.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 2, 2025
Myakka City welcomes two baby warthogs

Willow and Winnie are 7 weeks old sisters who now live at the Sarasota Parrot Conservatory.

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Mary Oquendo, the recycling coordinator for Manatee County, shows off the "big bin."
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 1, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Farmers' Market offers produce and information

The Farmers Market is a year round event held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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  • By REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM)
  • May 29, 2025
The Advocacy Down Payment: How Your REALTORS® Are Investing in Our Region’s Future.

The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) plays a critical role in shaping policy and protecting the foundations of homeownership and quality of life in the community.

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Chuck and Phyllis Lynn, owners of Lynn's Spins Inc. provide entertainment for the senior fair. Phyllis controls the music while Chuck sings. They will celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary on May 24.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • May 22, 2025
Lakewood Ranch YMCA hosts senior fair

The fair is designed to provide local people aged 60 and older resources they may need.

  • East County
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Ranch Nite Wednesdays are wrapping up for the season. May 28 is the last food truck gathering until Oct 1.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 22, 2025
Ranch Nite Wednesdays nears summer hiatus

The food trucks only gather from October through May.

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Vincent Contino and Craig Miller mentor Parrish Williford through the Money Talks Program at Harbor 58. They have helped him get a part time job and learn how to save and manage finances.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • May 21, 2025
Nonprofit provides financial literacy tips to youth aging out of foster care

Harbor58's Money Talks program has a meeting once a month at Oasis Church in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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