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East County | Neighbors

The playground at Tom Bennett park is open. A splash pad will follow in the fall.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 28, 2024
Playground opens at Tom Bennett Park

The playground is accessible to all children, including those with disabilities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Wind ensemble blows through Peace Presbyterian in Lakewood Ranch
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 25, 2024
Wind ensemble blows through Peace Presbyterian in Lakewood Ranch

A talented saxophone musician says the group has exceptionally high standards.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By JL Bainbridge Family Wealth Advisors
  • April 25, 2024
What’s Your Personal Inflation Rate?

Inflation is not a one-size-fits-all number.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Gardeners Out East members Carolyn Lowry-Nation, Nancy Schneider and Melodie Friedebach stand by the Gold Star Memorial installed by the club at the Lakewood Ranch Library.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 24, 2024
Gold Star Memorial to be dedicated at Lakewood Ranch Library

Gardeners Out East will hold the dedication ceremony on May 4.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kids cool down at the spash pad during the grand opening celebration of Waterside Park on April 20.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 20, 2024
Waterside Park of Lakewood Ranch celebrates grand opening

New amenities to the park include a playground and a splash pad.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Anticoagulant poisons in bait traps threaten native rodent hunters, like barred owls, who help keep pests in check.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • April 20, 2024
Birds of prey help control rodent populations

Widespread use of anticoagulant rodenticides is a growing threat for Florida's raptors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Erendira and Nik Wallenda present a check Wednesday for more than $100,000 to Nate's Honor President Rob Oglesby to go toward the rescue's $14 million improvement program.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 18, 2024
High-wire artist presents Nate's Honor Animal Rescue with sky-high check

Nik Wallenda's "A Brave New Wonderland" show generates $108,377 toward Nate's improvements.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gill Ruderman, of Braden River VFW Post 12055, enjoys his ride as the 2023 Tribute to Heroes Parade grand marshal.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 18, 2024
It's a steady march toward another parade in Lakewood Ranch

Entries begin to line up for 2024 Tribute to Heroes Parade.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Women’s Center at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
  • April 18, 2024
From Monster Truck Driver to Mom

“It’s been a great and very wild ride,” says Mahon. But when she and her husband learned they were going to be parents last year, after returning from a trip to London, the decision to pause driving was clear.

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The moms and babies have fun during Fit4Mom classes.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 17, 2024
Lakewood Ranch area offers support for new moms

Various local groups help mothers stay fit enough to handle the challenges of motherhood.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
LJ Young, 3-year-old Lincoln Young and Amy Smith were excited to bring Cole Young home after 155 days in the hospital. The family is grateful for the money raised to support them through the Elks Riders Brain Injured Child Ride.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 17, 2024
Elks Riders chapter raises money for brain-injured child

The newly formed Lakewood Ranch Sarasota Elks Riders participates in its first Brain Injured Child Ride to support a Bradenton family.

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Rosedale Golf Classic founders Deb Kehoe and Kathi Skelton visit with Russell "Rusty" Carter before the Rosedale Golf Classic on April 10.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 16, 2024
Disabled veterans love their Rosedale 'family'

The Rosedale Golf Classic now has raised $1.5 million for Homes for Our Troops.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Heather Amato's VPK class is learning math.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 16, 2024
All God's Children Preschool in Lakewood Ranch offers a family atmosphere

The preschool is a nonprofit program offered by Living Lord Lutheran Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Inflatables are set up at Waterside Park for Movie in the Park.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 14, 2024
Movie in the Park races through April showing

The movie of the month at Waterside Park in Lakewood Ranch was "Cars."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Katie McCoy, an associate director of philanthropy for Southeastern Guide Dogs, will talk about how Bristol, her guide dog, brings her out of darkness every day.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 13, 2024
Southeastern Guide Dogs to present multisensory program in Lakewood Ranch

"Beyond the Dark," held April 25 at Lakewood Ranch Cinema, will give insight into life as a veteran with PTSD or a person who is visually impaired.

  • East County
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