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John Gidding, the host of HGTV's former show, "Curb Appeal," will be speaking in Lakewood Ranch on July 15.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 10, 2023
Author wants homeowners to curb appeal for non-native plants

John Gidding, the host of HGTV series "Curb Appeal," will speak in Lakewood Ranch about his new book, "At Home With Nature."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The dam holds back water at the Lake Manatee Reservoir. Algae blooms are causing customers of Manatee County Utilities to experience a musty odor and taste in their water.
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 10, 2023
Algae blooms cause musty taste, smell for some Manatee County Utilities customers

Manatee County is treating the water with powdered-activated carbon to reduce the change in taste and smell.

  • East County
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The Braden River Soccer Club's 2008 Boys Premier Team will play in the ECNL Regional League Finals in Norco, California.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 10, 2023
Braden River Soccer Club heads to California tournament

The Rage will play in the Elite Club National League's Regional League Finals on July 14-17.

  • East County
  • Sports
Boy Scouts from Parrish and Lakewood Ranch, along with Manatee County staff, unveil the bat house they helped build and install at G.T. Bray Park.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 10, 2023
Bats on schedule to become a tourist attraction in Manatee County

The bat houses at the University of Florida inspired Manatee County to follow suit at G.T. Bray Park.

  • East County
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Greyhawk Landing's Jake Zeitler watches his 7-year-old Calum Zeitler try to get a bag into the hole while playing cornhole. When Calum Zeitler does, he throws his hands up and yells in celebration.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 8, 2023
Heat doesn't keep people away from Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Stifling heat doesn't stop huge crowd from enjoying the monthly concert and block party series.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County's Margaux Buchanan is thrilled 4-month-old Safari has spots like her parents. Buchanan hopes to train Safari to become a polo horse.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 8, 2023
Sarasota Polo Club becomes home to leopard Appaloosas

East County's Margaux Buchanan hopes her new foal will follow in her mother's footsteps as a polo horse.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rotary is still and has been a part of Sybil and Bill Porter's lives for 43 years.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 5, 2023
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch combines good work and friendship

The club currently has 100 members and is looking to expand.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Greenbrook Adventure Park pavilion was destroyed by fire shortly after midnight Wednesday. Cause of the fire is under investigation.
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 5, 2023
Fire destroys Greenbrook Adventure Park pavilion

State Fire Marshal's office working to determine the cause of the Lakewood Ranch blaze

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  • News
Hogs wait in the holding pen at Duette Preserve to be transported to Shogun Farms.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 5, 2023
Manatee County tries to curb feral hog population

Through a pilot program, feral hogs are being trapped and turned into artisanal pork products.

  • East County
  • News
ODA Coach Rob Hollway pats Michael Luedeke on the head. Hollway led the Thunder to a 9-1 record in 2022.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 5, 2023
Lakewood Ranch, East County coaches regroup and recover during the summer break

East County high school coaches take different approaches to the offseason months.

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  • Sports
Sheila Loccisano, David Woods, Tom Ward and Scott Diesenburg
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 5, 2023
Stay on the court by preventing common pickleball injuries

A local doctor, instructor and recreational player share the best way to avoid injuries while playing pickleball.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nathan Benderson hosts its annual fireworks display the night before the Fourth of July.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 4, 2023
Fireworks at Nathan Benderson Park cap another holiday event

Fireworks on the Lake on July 3 once again draws thousands to the park and the surrounding area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Legacy Golf Club's foursome of PGA members included Kevin Paschall, Wendi Patterson, K.C. Bartlett and Jeff Boudrie. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 4, 2023
East County golf pros rally to support the Tim Beckwith Memorial Pro-Am

The charity event will be held July 10 at Sarasota's TPC Prestancia to raise scholarship funds.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River boys basketball junior Marcus Schade.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 4, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Marcus Schade

The Braden River High rising senior boys basketball guard has upped his game this summer.

  • East County
  • Sports
This Country Club home at 7217 Greystone St. sold for $2.1 million. It has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,861 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 4, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for June 19-23 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club home on Greystone Street tops the week's sales at $2.1 million.

  • East County
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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.
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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
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library
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