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This is just a practice run on Kore Steakhouse. The street lights will be covered with garbage bags during the exhibit to provide a darker background for the projections.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 9, 2024
Visual art display celebrates 30 years of Lakewood Ranch

"Ranch Reflections," a showcase of moving murals, runs from Jan. 14-20 at Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
ODA sophomore guard Allen Clark had 17 points against Sarasota Christian on Jan. 5.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 8, 2024
ODA boys basketball has a losing record but winning expectations

The Thunder (5-8) started 2024 with a 51-45 home win over Sarasota Christian (10-4) on Jan. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Acquisition of 36.3 acres in the Myakka Conservation Stewardship Area is underway by Manatee County.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 8, 2024
Manatee County accelerates land conservation from 2020 referendum

There are eight properties currently in the acquisition process, but Mixon Fruit Farms is out of the running.

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Bud and Charlie made their debut Dec. 31 at the Sarasota Polo Club with Alan Freitag holding the reins. Anyone who attends the matches can take a free ride at halftime.
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  • Jay Heater
  • January 8, 2024
Belgian draft horses make big impression at Sarasota Polo Club

Bud and Charlie will be pulling a wagon full of fans at halftime of the Sunday polo matches in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Carlos E. Haile Middle School is undergoing a campuswide renovation and will have a new 10-classroom addition.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 5, 2024
Haile Middle to offer new opportunities with 10-classroom addition

The addition, expected to be complete in the spring, will expand the school's robotics and agriscience programs.

  • East County
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Windward at Lakewood Ranch opened a new amenity center in August 2022.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 5, 2024
Lakewood Ranch remains best-selling multigenerational community in US

Lakewood Ranch keeps its standing as No. 1 for the sixth consecutive year.

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The Preserve at Tara's Bob Tyo and Gregg Gumta bring their Corvettes to the car show on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 4, 2024
Cars line Lakewood Ranch Main Street for Classic Car Show

Dozens of cars spanning decades shine on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

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Chloe Quesada, Sofie Quesada and Addison Fierro bring 2-week-old goats to Ranch Nite Wednesday. They're yoga goats.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 4, 2024
Chilly 2024 start for Ranch Nite Wednesdays

The normally packed event left a little elbow room for those in attendance on Jan. 3.

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District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner says the Commission must do a better job explaining the reasons for its decisions to the public as well as communicating its vision.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 4, 2024
Commissioner says communication with Manatee constituents must improve

District 5's Ray Turner says his constituents "will know what he stands for."

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Lakewood Ranch High boys golfer Parker Severs finished second individually at the Class 3A state tournament in 2023.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 3, 2024
10 East County athletes to watch in 2024

These athletes combine natural talent and diligence to excel in their respective sports.

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Sisterhood for Good is a group of women who have joined together to make philanthropy affordable.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 3, 2024
Sisterhood for Good makes philanthropy affordable

The Lakewood Ranch nonprofit shows how powerful a group of women can be when they combine forces for a cause.

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Danielle Dosne says learning about the muscles can help prevent injuries.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 3, 2024
Lakewood Ranch bodybuilder gives tips to those making fitness resolutions

Danielle Dosne began bodybuilding after a scoliosis diagnosis, and it turned into a lifetime of fitness.

  • East County
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This Mill Creek home at 1808 141st St. E. sold for $1.2 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • January 2, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 11-22 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Salerno Drive tops the week's sales at $2.8 million.

  • East County
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The Mote Science Education Aquarium will be 110,000 square feet. Interior work will speed forward approximately in July.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 2, 2024
Construction speeds forward on Mote SEA with 2025 expected opening

Mote Science Education Aquarium construction should be complete around Thanksgiving with doors of the facility near University Town Center and Nathan Benderson Park opening in February 2025.

  • East County
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Isabelle Monroe, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, loves showing cows at the Manatee County Fair. She names each of her cows after a car part of maker.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 2, 2024
Students pick the perfect name for their Manatee County Fair animals

Whether it's for laughs, a reference to a favorite food or a tradition, students put thought into picking an animal's name.

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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.
  • December 22, 2025
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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.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee 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
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library

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