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Canada's Colleen Loach wanted to make a big splash in the event but failed to finish in the top three with Golden Eye.
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TerraNova Equestrian Center hosts top cross country field in eventing

The new equestrian center in Myakka hosts its Spring Event featuring cross country on Saturday.

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Myakka City's Riley Smith, who is 5, runs as fast as he can to collect eggs April 1, 2023, at EGGstravaganza.
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Families enjoy annual EGGstravaganza at Waterside Park in Lakewood Ranch

Children have different strategies when it comes to trying to collect the most eggs in the annual Lakewood Ranch egg hunt.

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Lakewood Ranch's Jill Wellinger works the packed crowd at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club during the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch's Divas and Dogs fundraiser March 31.
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Lakewood Ranch Country Club hosts fashionable fundraiser

Divas and Dogs packed the house and raised funds for the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

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The University Town Center-Waterside connector awaits federal approval, which is expected by June, and will cross I-75 near the Sarasota water tower.
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Overpass connecting Lakewood Ranch, UTC awaits state approval

The Interstate 75 overpass bridging Lakewood Ranch and Cattleman Road has an anticipated construction start in 2025 with completion in 2027.

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Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells rides in a Ferrari during the 2023 Exotic Car Show on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch March 25. Legendary circus performer Bello Nock follows in the next car.
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Main Street at Lakewood Ranch is still the place to be

The Waterside Place hub is spectacular, but crowds continue to flock to Lakewood Ranch's original hub.

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Yard House General Manager Richard Sauceda shows off his restaurant's huge beer cooler. Yard House opens April 2 at UTC.
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Yard House brings 110 beer taps, diverse food menu to Sarasota

The new restaurant at University Town Center will open its doors on Sunday, April 2.

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Del Webb's Rich Greenberg speaks on National Vietnam War Veterans Day during a special ceremony in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.
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  • March 29, 2023
Soldiers' memories flood back on National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Del Webb's Association of Veterans and Military Supporters hosted a special event.

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The project will widen the roadway to two in each direction from the Fort Hamer Bridge to S.R. 64.
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  • March 29, 2023
Fort Hamer Bridge corridor improvements on the way

After widening Upper Manatee River Road, county officials will move quickly to build a new span next to the existing Fort Hamer Bridge.

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The Easter bunny will make a grand entrance as he did at EGGstravaganza in 2022.
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  • March 29, 2023
EGGstravaganza to return to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's biggest egg hunt will have thousands of eggs for children to gather on April 1.

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Alonzo Rhodes, Anthony Segui-Pourel, Tamia Munnings, Jadie Raymond, Issac Amir Boyce and Elijah Quintana-Gratacos played in the Waterlefe clinic.
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  • March 29, 2023
Waterlefe Youth Golf Program gives kids a love of the game

The program covers costs for underserved and minority youth, giving them an experience they otherwise might not get.

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Braden River High senior Corin Mohammadbhoy.
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  • March 28, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Corin Mohammadbhoy

The Braden River High junior is tied for 11th in Class 3A in the high jump (4 feet, 11.75 inches) as of March 27.

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Allison Coleman, a second grader at Myakka City Elementary School, snuggles with Ruby Sue, the school's future therapy dog, while reading to her.
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  • March 28, 2023
Therapy dogs gain popularity in East County schools

Myakka City, McNeal and Tara elementary schools see benefits of having therapy dogs on campus.

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Waterside Place, which hosts a weekly farmers market, has been growing. On Tuesday, the Black Dog store joined the retail lineup.
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  • March 28, 2023
Clothing store, Italian restaurant join lineup at Waterside Place

Black Dog and Osteria 500 have been announced to open at the Lakewood Ranch hub.

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This Lake Club home at 8019 Bowspirit way sold for $5.15 million. It has six bedrooms, six-and-two-half baths, a pool and 6,507 square of living area.
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  • March 28, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for March 13-17 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Bowspirit Way tops the week's sales at $5.15 million.

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