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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 23, 2018
Puttin’ on the polo

We visited three boutiques to find the perfect polo fashions.

  • LWR Life
Richard Albero still has the ball from his first pitch at Yankee Stadium.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 23, 2018
A walk to remember

In 2015, Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Albero embarked on a 1,200-mile trek to raise money for wounded warriors. Now he’s penning a memoir about the experience and plotting his next step.

  • LWR Life
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  • Guest Author
  • November 23, 2018
Holiday spirits

These five East County cocktails will keep you merry and bright all season long.

  • LWR Life
Dave Norris insisted on flying back and forth to Texas during his six months of chemo at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 23, 2018
Healing Waters

Lakewood Ranch is a great place to live, work and play, but it’s also a great place to get well. Caregivers say the community has served as a sanctuary during their loved ones’ darkest days.

  • LWR Life
Looking out on a spectacular water view, the homes of Showcase Circle have set the standard for luxury in The Lake Club.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • November 23, 2018
Lake Club Classic

A former model home shines as brightly as ever.

  • LWR Life
Lights at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
    By
  • Columnist .
  • November 23, 2018
How I Sleigh Christmas

While your stockings were hung by the chimney with care, I was out in Lakewood Ranch upping my Santa game.

  • LWR Life
Lakewood Ranch’s Kelly Taylor, an ARC volunteer, rolls on the ground with Ellie May, a 1-year-old basenji-bull terrier mix.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 23, 2018
Barctober Fest

Sunday, Oct. 28, at Bob Gardner Park

  • LWR Life
Sisterhood for Good's Breanca Niski congratulates her friend, Edna Zullin of Lakewood Ranch, as she filled out her membership application for Sisterhood for Good.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 23, 2018
PhilanthroPizza

Wednesday, Oct. 10, at California Pizza Kitchen Benefiting Sisterhood for Good

  • LWR Life
Sarasota's Jordan Page, 4, Wendy Page, Elijah Page, 11, Samuel Page, 9 and Keith Page just moved from South Africa and ran their first Turkey Trot as a family.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 22, 2018
Florida Turkey Trot begins its run

Nathan Benderson Park hosts inaugural Turkey Trot, Nov. 22, 2018, Florida Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.

  • East County
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Developer Carlos Beruff, of Medallion Home, said he wanted the Port Harbour Parkway connection to be in place before development of Water Color Place began.s
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2018
Medallion project about to begin near Lakewood Ranch

Roadway connection clears way for Medallion development along Upper Manatee River Road in Bradenton.

  • East County
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Ryan Hanson, Nicholas Harlin, Hannah Barrineau, Samantha Greenfield, Autumn Nix say the reason they put so much effort into the drive is because they all know someone who has served or is serving in the military.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 21, 2018
Card donation a great deal in Lakewood Ranch

Nolan Middle School presents USO with more than 500 decks of cards.

  • East County
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Becky LeVesque of Central Park shows off the sunflowers she picked up at The Market at Lakewood Ranch last year. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 21, 2018
Market for entertainment expands

The Market at the Sarasota Polo Club returns Dec. 5 with more offerings.

  • East County
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Pirates junior running back Brian Battie holds his head in his hands after Braden River's comeback attempt fell just short.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 21, 2018
Venice KOs Braden River again

The Braden River High football team's sixth-straight loss to the Venice High Indians ends the Pirates' season

  • East County
  • Sports
Boys senior Josh Young slams it home during the dunk contest.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 21, 2018
Mustang Madness signals basketball season

Lakewood Ranch High's Mustang Madness signals the beginning of basketball season in East County

  • East County
  • Sports
Craig Little has been the principal of Lakewood Ranch High School since 2014.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 21, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High loses its principal

Craig Little has accepted the same position at the new high school in Parrish.

  • East County
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