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Jay Heater
February 17, 2024

Sisterhood for Good soars with Phantom at Sarasota Hyatt Regency

The themed fundraiser expected to raise major funds for Lakewood Ranch area non-profits.

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Liz Ramos
February 16, 2024

8-pack of Budweiser Clydesdales strut down Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Hundreds lined the street to see the majestic horses.

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Eric Snider
February 15, 2024

Solomon’s Castle is a gleaming monument to the weird, wacky and wonderful

Take a stroll through whimsy and delight with a tour inside Howard Solomon’s creation.

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By Robert Plunket
February 15, 2024

Lifestyle lessons from a luxurious Lake Club home

David Ahrens and Kirk Beckwith's home in The Lake Club shows a keen understanding of their shared past and their present way of life.

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Eric Snider
February 15, 2024

Parrots at Myakka nonprofit help veterans heal old wounds

Greg Para's special relationship with parrots helped him through a harrowing period in his life — and inspired him to form the Sarasota Parrot Conservatory.

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Jay Heater
February 14, 2024

Foundation leader keeps connection with community strong

Mark Clark brings his passion for family into his work leading the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation.

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Jay Heater
February 14, 2024

Clydesdales show off in Manatee and Sarasota counties

The famous Budweiser team has several stops that include Siesta Key, North Port, Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton.

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Jay Heater
February 14, 2024

Braden River grad nominated for College Television Award

"Healing Paws," aspiring filmmaker Keith Cohen's short film on the therapeutic powers of dogs, has been nominated in the Nonfiction Series category.

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Lesley Dwyer
February 14, 2024

Lakewood Ranch Library fosters a culture around community

Tiffany Mautino shares why libraries remain relevant — and why they are key in the fight for intellectual freedom.

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Liz Ramos
February 13, 2024

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church prepares for 40th annual festival

Volunteers who have been there since the Greek Glendi's inception celebrate 40 years of tradition.

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Miri Hardy
February 13, 2024

Light pollution disrupts lives of plants and animals

Excessive artificial light at night changes wildlife behaviors, alters ecosystems and damages natural communities.

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Lesley Dwyer
February 11, 2024

Lakewood Ranch school emphasizes joy of learning

Sea of Strengths Academy, which serves third through 12th graders with learning disabilities, instills confidence in its students alongside its highly structured approach to academics.