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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nurse Danielle Ford accepts a cake from MTC. Courtesy photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • May 27, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nurses receive sweet gift

MTC shows its appreciation for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nurses with a sweet gift.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Director of Redevelopment and Economic Opportunity Geri Lopez said she expects the county to have multiple phases of business assistance, but the first will focus on reopening under COVID-19 related restrictions.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 27, 2020
Manatee County researches ways it can help local businesses after pandemic

Manatee County researches ways it can help local businesses after pandemic

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Cyndee Vanderford of Send Me Cyndee Travel loves helping people plan their dream vacation and advocating for her clients.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 27, 2020
A trip through the unknown for Lakewood Ranch-area travel agents

Some people are eager to travel again while others are more hesitant

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 27, 2020
Cheers to the Lakewood Ranch graduates

Parents, teachers and staff members celebrate seniors as they pick up caps and gowns for July graduation

  • East County
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Jessica Kobetitsch, a freshman at Lakewood Ranch High, said the tour has helped take the craziness of the world off her mind.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 27, 2020
Chipping in: Local organizer scrambled to make youth golf tour happen

Boys and girls golfers from East County participate in the tour.

  • East County
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Conner and Spencer Young bond over their passion for cars.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 27, 2020
Altered ceremony, same vows for East County couple

Couple adjusts to wedding plans changed by pandemic.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 27, 2020
Bittersweet farewells for Lakewood Ranch-area students

Mona Jain Middle and Freedom Elementary have parades to celebrate students as they move onto new schools.

  • East County
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Braden River High School nurse Dayna Grella, receptionist Avis Boldin and school counselor Kirsten Lawlor wave and cheer for seniors as they drive by to pick up their caps and gowns.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 26, 2020
Braden River High celebrates Class of 2020

Braden River High School honors seniors with a parade of teachers, staff members and families.

  • East County
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This Country Club at Lakewood Ranch home at 12539 Highfield Circle sold for $2.25 million. It has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,535 square feet. Photo courtesy of listing agents Jim and Donna So
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 25, 2020
Residential Real Estate Transactions May 11-15

Country Club home tops sales at $2.25 million in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Keith Pandeloglou puts out a poster at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch honoring the 205 Lakewood Ranch veterans who are buried at the Sarasota National Cemetery.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 25, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area residents asked to help honor veterans

Virtual event planned today by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities to honor our fallen heroes

  • East County
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Avery Goelz.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 22, 2020
Lakewood Ranch softball player and coach pick up honors

The Florida Athletic Coaches Association gave the honors despite the shortened season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Michael Saunders & Company
  • May 22, 2020
Architectural enchantment: 4 homes with unique structure and vibrancy

Architectural enchantment: 4 homes with unique structure and vibrancy

  • East County
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Manasota Veterans Inc. and the Manatee County Veterans' Council will host a Memorial Day event May 25. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 22, 2020
Manatee, Sarasota veterans honor fallen military members

A Facebook Live ceremony will offer a time to honor military on Memorial Day.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch’s Jenn Lockwood and other players of virtual cornhole use two cameras to showcase their turn. One camera focuses on the throw, and the other focuses on where the beanbag lands.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2020
Calendar: Virtually Social

When the coronavirus outbreak canceled events, LWR Communities got to work to keep the community connected online.

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 21, 2020
Style: Comfort Clothes

The new dress code? We’re not sure, but one thing we do know: Athletic clothes aren’t just for working out anymore.

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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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