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Cyndee Vanderford of Send Me Cyndee Travel loves helping people plan their dream vacation and advocating for her clients.
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Conner and Spencer Young bond over their passion for cars.
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Bittersweet farewells for Lakewood Ranch-area students

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

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

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

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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.
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Lakewood Ranch softball player and coach pick up honors

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

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

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

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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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Katherine Benoit started making masks before she realized isolation gowns would be more prudent.
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  • May 21, 2020
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When Katherine Benoit saw a need for PPE in the community, she jumped into action — and brought others along with her.

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Meals on Wheels Plus staff member Terri Hill stacks cans of tomatoes. The organization is asking for all types of foods as donations, but especially nonperishables.
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  • May 21, 2020
Charity Snapshot: More Than a Meal

As Meals on Wheels Plus continues its services amid a pandemic, it relies on efficiency and the generosity of the community.

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