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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 17, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs boys basketball seniors say goodbye after district loss

Plus, the Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team is on the verge of the state tournament.

  • East County
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Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, congratulates Kari Keech-Babcock, a guidance clerk at Lakewood Ranch High School, for winning the district's Support Employee of the Year.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 16, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High guidance clerk named School District of Manatee County's Support Employee of the Year

Lakewood Ranch High School's Kari Keech-Babcock named Support Employee of the Year for her positive attitude, hard work and dedication.

  • East County
  • Schools
Hugo Rodriguez of PlayTri says bike parts are hard to acquire during the supply chain shortages.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • February 15, 2022
Despite nationwide supply chain shortages, Lakewood Ranch area businesses move forward

Local businesses are searching for answers during supply chain shortages.

  • East County
  • Business
The Clydesdales arrive at the Sarasota Polo Club on Valentine's Day evening.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 15, 2022
Budweiser Clydesdales pull into Lakewood Ranch to stir emotions

Clydesdales will make appearances in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota before Atlanta Braves fan experience in North Port.

  • East County
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This Concession home at 8499 Lindrick Lane sold for $7.98 million. It has six bedrooms, eight-and-three-half baths, a pool and 15,077 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 15, 2022
Concession home sale highest in Lakewood Ranch area history

Concession home tops sales at $7.98 million in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
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The Budweiser Clydesdales arrived at the Sarasota Polo Club late in the evening Feb. 14, 2022, after an 18-hour drive over two days from Houston.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 15, 2022
Budweiser Clydesdales show off in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota

Clydesdale shows set for Lakewood Ranch, the UTC mall in Sarasota, Thunder by the Bay in Sarasota and at the Atlanta Braves Fanfest at CoolToday Park in North Port.

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Kelsey Vogel.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 14, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Kelsey Vogel

The Lakewood Ranch second baseman and shortstop talks adrenaline and her future at North Florida.

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  • Jay Heater
  • February 14, 2022
Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary of Myakka comes to the rescue

Dave and Lisa Burns of Myakka City provide love to dumped animals through their animal sanctuary.

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  • News
Ringling College student Zaine Lodhi visits one of his preferred hangouts in downtown Sarasoata, Project Coffee
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 14, 2022
Ringling College student describes his journey toward major illustrators award

According to Ringling College student Zaine Lodhi, the secret in his success is imagination, talent, and just plain hard work.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Congressman Vern Buchanan nominates Brett Brustad, a Braden River High School senior in JROTC, to either the U.S. Air Force Academy or U.S. Naval Academy.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 13, 2022
Braden River High senior nominated to military academies by Rep. Vern Buchanan

Rep. Vern Buchanan nominates a Braden River High senior to the U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Naval Academy.

  • East County
  • Schools
International circus star Bello Nock performs a daredevil stunt in the Wheel of Destiny.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 12, 2022
Circus Sarasota returns to Nathan Benderson Park

People pack the big top to watch Circus Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 12, 2022
Willis Elementary fathers and daughters have a magical night in Lakewood Ranch

Enchanted Ball in Lakewood Ranch provides magical moments for fathers and daughters.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nick Campbell, the director of golf at Lakewood National Golf Club, said both his courses hosted a combined 103,000 rounds in 2021.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 12, 2022
Suncoast Classic returns with a No. 1 golf course rating

LECOM Suncoast Classic's Lakewood Ranch course captures national attention after GolfPass review.

  • East County
  • News
Heather Manley, the co-founder of World of Wonder Academy, engages with children during story time.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 11, 2022
World of Wonder Academy provides home-school enrichment

The new academy in Lakewood Ranch supplements home-school education.

  • East County
  • Schools
Craig Pittman signs books for the crowd at the Waterlefe Golf & River Club.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 10, 2022
Literary Society of Waterlefe's annual luncheon helps open a new chapter in literacy education

The Literacy Society of Waterlefe hosted its 13th annual luncheon with guest speaker Craig Pittman.

  • East County
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