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The spacious great room has a coastal feeling, with French doors opening onto the pool area. The stairway at left leads to two guest bedrooms, each with an en suite bath.
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Custom-made

Architect Clifford Scholz creates the perfect home for a Lakewood Ranch couple.

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John “Lightnin” Campbell is a fifth-generation Cortezian who has been fishing and stone crabbing Cortez waters most of his life.
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To the proud residents of Cortez Village, history is a family affair.

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Forget going quietly into retirement. The members of Lakewood Ranch’s Blue Pelicans are ready to rock their golden years.

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GreyHawk Landing's Walter and Carol Wulczak get sworn in to the county's land-use meeting Feb. 20.
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Commissioners grant continuance for Cox Chevrolet site in greater Lakewood Ranch area.

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The first Women’s Sports Museum is warming up with a sneak peek at the project through the creation of a preview center in The Mall at UTC.

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A 3D rendering of one of the freestanding waterfront restaurant spaces that will be present.
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As Waterside Place takes shape, the true nature of Lakewood Ranch’s next town center is revealed through a mix of strategically placed, vibrant tenants.

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Weekly bus tours of Lakewood Ranch offer riders a fun, comprehensive way to get to know the community.

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Patti Katter started “Wake Up with Patti” in November 2019. The podcast, which she records from her home in Lakewood Ranch, broadcasts inspirational interviews to listeners in more than 34 states and 13 countries.
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Sounds of Success

Instead of getting down when life got tough, Patti Katter chose to use her voice to push on toward success and inspire others to do the same.

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Pups-in-training SIS and Liberty were neighbors growing up. Having support groups for puppy raisers is one reason the program is so successful.
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Charity Snapshot: Pup Posterity

Lakewood Ranch residents take multigeneration to the next level by raising puppies bound for important guide dog work across the country.

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Fresh-air fitness is beneficial for the mind, body and soul. Period.

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Gullett Elementary principal dons wings of love

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Ellise Elmore, an Art Association of Palm Aire member, loves painting landscapes and foliage.
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Palm Aire art on display

Art Association of Palm Aire's art show gives residents an opportunity to showcase their creativity.

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Myakka couple follows the Lego brick road

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