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Central Park's Dasha Schultz is raising money to support refugees in her home country of Ukraine. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch woman raises money for her home country of Ukraine

The war in her homeland of Ukraine inspires Central Park's Dasha Schultz to support those affected.

  • East County
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    In Memoriam |
  • April 19, 2022
Dr. Gerald Derstine

Dr. Gerald Derstine, 93, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on Feb. 12, 2022.

  • East County
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Alex Colas.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Alex Colas

The Braden River High senior weightlifter is headed to the state meet Friday in Port St. Joe.

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Hallie Monserez was a defender and captain on the Cardinal Mooney girls soccer team. She was named to the FHSAA/Florida Dairy Farmers All-Academic Team on April 6.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2022
Cardinal Mooney senior athlete named to Academic All-State Team

Lakewood Ranch's Hallie Monserez's 4.0 GPA and excellence in three sports earns her state award.

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Instructor Pat Knowles (right) demonstrates the features of the CERT backpack.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 19, 2022
CERT training builds skills needed for a safer community

Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team members receive emergency training from the experts.

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Junior Samantha Rees looks over a map. Rees ended the season ranked No. 1 in the state for the female green team, which is the advanced team. Courtesy photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • April 18, 2022
LRHS's JROTC orienteering team sees success at state championship

Lakewood Ranch High School junior Samantha Rees ranked No. 1 in the state in orienteering.

  • East County
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Lisa Burns, the owner of Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary, spends time with Valentine, one of the horses at the sanctuary. Burns says every donation makes a difference at the sanctuary. Photo by Liz Ramos.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • April 18, 2022
Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits have high hopes for the Giving Challenge

East County nonprofits hope Giving Challenge allows them to make a greater impact.

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One man dies in State Road 64 accident near Myakka.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 17, 2022
Man dies after Sunday crash on State Road 64 near Myakka

One-vehicle crash on State Road 64 leads to death of Wauchula man.

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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 16, 2022
Eggstravaganza egg hunt puts families in the Easter spirit in Sarasota

More than 1,000 families gather at the Mall at University Town Center for egg hunts and live entertainment.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 16, 2022
Incentives help east Bradenton students achieve reading goals

After Tara Elementary School students read more than 1,000 books in two weeks, Farmer Minor and his pig and pug visited the school.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 15, 2022
Crowning moment as Braden River High's prom returns in style

Hyatt Regency in Sarasota hosts Braden River High's 2022 prom.

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  • Schools
Sarasota's Cheryl Beecher John and her husband, Tommy John, socialize with Lakewood Ranch Elks Lodge members.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 15, 2022
Tommy John recalls his MLB pitching career at Lakewood Ranch Elks Lodge

Pitcher Tommy John, known for his revolutionary 1974 elbow surgery, helped the Lakewood Ranch Elks Lodge raise money for Southeastern Guide Dogs.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2022
East County weather page photo: April 14

Marty Franssen captured this heron feeding in a pond in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 14, 2022
Lakewood Ranch's Ranch Nite Wednesdays offers opportunity to support small businesses

Every second Wednesday of the month, the night market is available for people to shop small businesses during Ranch Nite Wednesdays.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Greenbrook's Rita Carney, Joe O'Neill, and Jenifer Dodson are leading efforts to reduce traffic noise coming from State Road 70.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 14, 2022
As SR 70 traffic grows, some residents seek peace and quiet

Community Development District 4 officials say that solutions to the noise problems might be in the works.

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