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Lakewood Ranch's Ella Hoy enjoys seeing her 7-year-old son, Enzo, and husband, Matt, who are car fanatics marvel over the various cars at Coffee and Cars.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 10, 2021
Car enthusiasts see vintage to new cars at Sarasota's Coffee and Cars

Dozens of cars are on display at the University Town Center's Coffee and Cars.

  • East County
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Ron and Betty Jo Baca show their Baca Bread products to Lucy Dowd of Venice.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Market vendors look forward to Waterside Place move

Despite delayed opening of Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch, vendors excited about move.

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Bill and Tina Gardner (center) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with their children, Jennifer Shimkonis, Doug Gardner, Julie Warren and Billy Gardner.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 8, 2021
Lakewood Ranch couple celebrates 60th anniversary at the Country Club

Lakewood Ranch octogenarians celebrate their 60-year marriage at the Country Club.

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Lakewood Ranch's Jim Hill performs on the cornet in preparation for American Fanfare that was held July 4 at the Sarasota Opera House.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 8, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble ends long pandemic layoff

American Fanfare at the Sarasota Opera House was the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble first performance since the pandemic began.

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  • July 8, 2021
East County weather page photo: July 8

Marvin Crepea captured this deer behind his home on Thornhill Court in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • July 5, 2021
Make A Splash with Designer Pool Tile/Stone

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  • Brendan Lavell
  • July 3, 2021
Fireworks On the Lake back with a bang at Benderson Park

Nathan Benderson Park of Sarasota hosts full-blown Fourth of July celebration one year after pandemic-restricted event.

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  • July 1, 2021
East County weather page photo: July 1

John Egnot captured this young bald eagle hanging on a tree limb on White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 30, 2021
Hundred Oaks Farm's Mini Horse/Mini Donkey Camp leads to big fun in Myakka City

Campers care for mini horses, mini cows, donkeys and puppies at Maureen Hudson's ranch in Myakka City.

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Ryan Kohn interviewed Carlos Palma and a variety of others, asking them questions from the real U.S. citizenship test. Photo by Brynn Mechem.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 30, 2021
U.S. citizenship test is no easy A

Passersby at St. Armands Circle were given the quiz and got mixed results.

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Liz and Steve Rinehart. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 30, 2021
Lightning fans from east Bradenton say team will win Stanley Cup

Liz and Steve Rinehart have been Tampa Bay Lightning fans since 1998.

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Lakewood Ranch's Sutton Burnstein, 5; Elliott Knight, 8; Ethan Burnstein, 9; and Bob Wayman, 10, have a little fun at a Bradenton Marauders game at LECOM Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 30, 2021
What a catch! We love baseball's beauty.

Stars shine in America's pastime, but the burning love begins in our back yards.

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Connor and Owen Fitzpatrick show off the fish they caught. It's a Fitzpatrick family tradition to try to catch a fish to make for dinner on the Fourth of July. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 30, 2021
Food a big part of holiday traditions

Families share their delicious Fourth of July favorites.

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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 25, 2021
Foundation for Dreams summer camps underway in east Bradenton

Bradenton's Foundation for Dreams hosts campers aged 7 to 17 with games, arts and crafts, and science.

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Christi Villalobos receives the Stephen Garber Award from President Laura Adcock. Villalobos also received the Rotarian of the Year Award.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 25, 2021
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch installs 2021-22 officers, directors

Mark Midyett succeeds Laura Adcock as Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch president.

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