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  • By Jay Heater
  • October 5, 2025
WOW! What a ride for women in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • October 4, 2025
Lakewood Ranch fishing tournament reels in nearly 100 kids
  • By Madison Bierl
  • October 3, 2025
Ranch Nite Wednesdays returns in Lakewood Ranch after summer break
  • By Dana Kampa
  • September 30, 2025
The Paradise Center settles into new home
  • By Dana Kampa
  • September 30, 2025
Confectionary delights abound as Kilwins reopens on St. Armands
  • By Madison Bierl
  • September 29, 2025
Temple Emanu-El members gather at Nathan Benderson Park to cast away sins
  • By Ian Swaby
  • September 28, 2025
Southside Elementary hosts Go Gold Day rally
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • September 26, 2025
The Green at UTC bubbles over with fun
  • By Dana Kampa
  • September 24, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club gets a head start with its remodel
  • By Ian Swaby
  • September 22, 2025
Temple Emanu-El Religious School celebrates Rosh Hashanah
  • By Dana Kampa
  • September 20, 2025
Temple rings in new year with challah-bake goodness
  • By Madison Bierl
  • September 20, 2025
Hole-in-one makes Communi-Tee Golf Classic even more fun
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • September 15, 2025
Manasota BUDS reaps harvest of Pineapple Kitchen's special event
  • By Ian Swaby
  • September 14, 2025
Artists showcase unique creations at St. Armands Art Festival
  • By Madison Bierl
  • September 14, 2025
Pink is perfect for breast cancer fundraiser at The Mall at UTC
  • By Jay Heater
  • September 14, 2025
And the Oscar goes to charity in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Dana Kampa
  • September 13, 2025
Longboat exhibition to showcase multimedia artists
  • By Dana Kampa
  • September 12, 2025
Great Scallop Search yields 20 sightings in Sarasota Bay
  • By Ian Swaby
  • September 11, 2025
USF Sarasota-Manatee hosts 9/11 remembrance ceremony
  • By Dana Kampa
  • September 8, 2025
Exotic car show kicks off St. Armands' events season
  • By Lori Sax
  • September 8, 2025
Girls Inc. scores with Totally Tailgate
  • By Ian Swaby
  • September 7, 2025
Shelter rolls out red carpet for pups at Oscars-themed fundraiser
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • September 5, 2025
Sarasota meet-up group finds its groove at UTC
  • By Madison Bierl
  • September 5, 2025
The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch celebrates 20 years
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  • October 5, 2025
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Ranch Nite Wednesdays returns in Lakewood Ranch after summer break
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The Paradise Center settles into new home
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  • September 30, 2025
Confectionary delights abound as Kilwins reopens on St. Armands

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