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Rollins College sophomore Zi Burns started her sailing career as crew before switching to skipper this year.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 7, 2024
ODA grad sets sail on new adventure at Rollins College

Zi Burns played basketball with the Thunder but has taken to sailing with the Tars.

  • East County
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Braden River High School sophomore Alexa Helton performs as part of a quartet. She looks forward to seeing her skills as a clarinet player grow as she continues in high school.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • April 6, 2024
Arts Alive showcases Manatee County student talent while supporting the arts

Students from Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools perform or have their artwork work on display.

  • East County
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Tesla preparing to open its new Sarasota store at University Town Center.
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  • Louis Llovio
  • April 6, 2024
Tesla set to open UTC dealership by end of April

The electric vehicle manufacturer has built a 55,000-square-foot showroom and service center at University Town Center just off I-75.

  • East County
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Rep. Tommy Gregory answers interview questions during a public forum on March 26 at SCF. He was hired as SCF's seventh president on Friday.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 5, 2024
Rep. Tommy Gregory accepts post as SCF president

The District 72 representative will be the seventh president of the State College of Florida.

  • East County
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Miss Jodi hosts the UTC Kids Club every other week.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 5, 2024
UTC Kids Club participants dance through another Wednesday

Miss Jodi's School of Dance hosts the club every other week at The Green at University Town Center.

  • East County
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Kara Kohler celebrates at Nathan Benderson Park after she wins the U.S. Olympic Trials’ women’s single sculls competition on Feb. 26, 2021.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 4, 2024
2024 US Rowing Olympic Team Trials hit Benderson Park this week

The event will determine who heads to the Paris Olympics this summer.

  • East County
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Monterey at Lakewood Ranch has two models available, including the Centennial.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 4, 2024
Toll Brothers joins Lakewood Ranch to market new Monterey village

Lakewood Ranch continues to expand its holdings as builders want to capitalize on the brand.

  • East County
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Ellen McLaughlin, the director of Schoolhouse Link with Safe Children Coalition, and David Leubcke, the senior director of programs, are thrilled to receive a grant for the Lake Club Giving Circle for the first time.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 3, 2024
Lake Club Giving Circle grants $30,000 to area nonprofits

The 15 Manatee and Sarasota nonprofits receiving grants from The Lake Club Giving Circle focus on helping women, children and families.

  • East County
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Artwork in the new Big Top gives a tip of the hat to Sarasota's connection with the circus industry.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 3, 2024
Big Top Brewing expands to Fruitville Commons with huge plans

The Sarasota restaurant/brewery targets mid-April for the opening of its 18,000 square-foot business on the southern edge of Lakewood Ranch.

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The Myakka City Historical Society's Walter Carlton and Marilyn Coker talk to "major donors" Barbara and Bob Anson about the Myakka City Historic School House project.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 3, 2024
Donations inject life into Myakka City Historic School House project

The final $60,000 was raised to finish the community center project in late 2024.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Kevin Roy is 13th on the Korn Ferry Tour points list as of March 29.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 2, 2024
Lakewood Ranch professional golfer takes winding road to success

Kevin Roy almost gave up golf but now is fighting to get back to the PGA Tour.

  • East County
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This Hyde Park home at 7302 Westminster Court sold for $2 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,193 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 2, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for March 18-22 in Lakewood Ranch

A University Park home on Westminster Court tops the week's sales at $2 million.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High girls track and field freshman Kiki Bullas won won the high jump (4 feet, 9.5 inches) at the 2024 ODA Academy Thunder Classic, held March 23 at The Out-of-Door Academy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 2, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Kiki Bullas

The Lakewood Ranch High freshman won the high jump March 23 at the ODA Thunder Classic

  • East County
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Lynn Howell, the pastor of Myakka Family Worship Center, says he is humbled and honored to see the faith community coming together to support him and his family.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 2, 2024
Churches unite to support Myakka City pastor after fire

Seven churches hold benefit to support Myakka Family Worship Center's pastor after his barn burned.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Carmie Snider helps his grandson Gabriel Legutko as Legutko works to earn his Eagle Scout rank by rebuilding a Christmas tree stand at Oneco Hope Global Methodist Church.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 2, 2024
Myakka Boy Scout becomes third in his family to earn Eagle Scout rank

Following in his brothers' footsteps, Gabriel Legutko adds to his family's scouting legacy.

  • East County
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Staff at the 12th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program sort through the delivery of presents for children up to 18 years of age.
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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
  • December 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
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