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Beyond coastal lands, the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast also turns its attention to inland preservation.
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  • April 7, 2022
Land-conservation foundation focuses on the future

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast aims to protect water and green space for decades to come.

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Aaron Watkins, a coach for the Circus Arts Conservatory, helps junior Emily Peterson understand how she can juggle multiple balls at once.
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  • April 7, 2022
ODA high schoolers learn hands-on physics from circus performers

Sarasota Circus Arts Conservatory performers teach Out of Door Academy students how physics applies in the real world.

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Army Sergeant Chad Rozanski will move into a new home from Homes for Our Troops by the end of the summer in Lake Nona.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 7, 2022
Bradenton neighborhood raises more than $175,000 for veterans

The annual Rosedale Golf Classic is all aces when it comes to helping Homes for Our Troops.

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This Waterlefe Golf and River Club home at 918 Maritime Court sold for $1.3 million. It has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 4,079 square feet of living area.
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  • April 6, 2022
Lake Club home tops sales at $2 million

A home in Lake Club topped all transactions in this week’s real estate at $2 million.

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Elliot DeBear, who lives in Lakewood Ranch, has been painting since 2018.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • April 6, 2022
Ukraine invasion prompts Lakewood Ranch artist to paint

Lakewood Ranch's Elliot DeBear tries to capture the horror of war and the spirit of resilience in his newest painting.

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ODA junior Tyler Beck is ranked No. 3 in FHSAA Class 1A's boys pole vault.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 6, 2022
ODA junior ranks third in Class 1A boys pole vault

ODA junior Tyler Beck aims to soar to a state medal in the pole vault.

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Kaytlin and John Dangaran are giving Bistro a family feel.
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  • Spencer Fordin
  • April 6, 2022
Area chef continues her culinary odyssey at museum eatery

Chef Kaytlin Dangaran learned her craft in trendy Italian kitchens in New York and San Francisco, and now she's excelling at running Bistro at the Sarasota Art Museum.

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The Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club WGA had 171 players participate in its Spring Member-Member event. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 6, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood Ranch Country Club's WGA has fun on the course

The association is centered around competition, but is mostly about camaraderie.

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James Satcher hosts the March 31 town hall at the Rocky Bluff Branch Library.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • April 5, 2022
After favoritism found in Manatee County government, focus turns to transparency

Leaders say more town hall meetings and timely agendas are the keys to improving transparency to the community.

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Lucas Anthony.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 5, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Lucas Anthony

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore leads the Mustangs with 51 goals as of April 4.

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Nathan Benderson Park will host the 2022 and 2023 USRowing Masters National Championships. (Photo by Nat Kaemmerer)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 5, 2022
Benderson Park awarded USRowing Masters Nationals

The championships will be coming to the park in 2022 and 2023.

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Jayden O'Neal and Sarah Dipasquale, who are seniors at Braden River High School, look forward to going to prom together after the school not being able to host a prom for the past two years due to the pandemic. Courtesy photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • April 5, 2022
East Bradenton high schoolers excited to be hosting proms once again

Lakewood Ranch High and Braden River High students are thrilled a traditional prom is back.

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Lakewood Ranch's Lydia Kaeyer says she felt she had to express her feelings about Russia's invasion of the Ukraine through her paintings. Her work is on display at the ComCenter in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 5, 2022
ComCenter of Lakewood Ranch hosts art exhibit

Lakewood Ranch Art League presents 75 paintings that range from elephants and abstract to support for Ukraine.

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Laura Straussfeld and Lauren Proctor-Brown of the Ocala team greet the fans at the Sarasota Polo Club before Sunday's title game of the Women's Challenge.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 3, 2022
Plenty of thrills during Women's Challenge at Sarasota Polo Club

Power Group beats Ocala for Women's Challenge title at Sarasota Polo Club.

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Kettle of Fish's Greg Polous on electric guitar, Dana Lawrence on acoustic guitar, and Todd Adams on keys, entertain the Music on Main crowd.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • April 3, 2022
Thousands catch Fish at Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Popular band Kettle of Fish has them dancing in the streets.

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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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