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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2019
Braden River High students won't forget this prom

"Forget-me-not" theme leads to unforgettable night at Grove in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ali Aoudi and Molly Lofthouse, both Lakewood Ranch High juniors, enjoyed a quick trip to the Eiffel Tower.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 7, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High students enjoy a prom date in Paris

Lakewood Ranch High School students enjoy their promo at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairs Matt and Krystel Beall, Stan and Jo Rutstein, Carol and Richard Kalikow and Lisa and Mitch Olan
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 7, 2019
Children First celebrates with storybooks

Fairytale Ball: "The Enchanted Library" was hosted April 6 at Michael's On East.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2019
It's a pirate's life in The Lake Club

Lakewood Ranch community raises awareness, funds for ALS.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 6, 2019
Ringling Inspires campaign raises more than $100 million

The fundraising campaign finished a year ahead of schedule.

  • Black Tie
Katie and Tammi Deintein
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 6, 2019
Siesta Key runs for the turtles

The 33rd Run for the Turtles took place on April 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dalila Ferreira and Margarita Fazioli, nurses at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, were rooting for opposing teams.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 6, 2019
Right time for Lightning Watch Party in Lakewood Ranch

Right time for Lightning Watch Party in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 6, 2019
Florida Winefest & Auction hosts main event

The Grand Tasting, Brunch & Charity Auction was held April 6 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 6, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival opening night gets the party started

After watching the opening night film, guests enjoyed an after party April 6 at The Sarasota Modern.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 6, 2019
Florida Winefest & Auction wines and dines on Lemon Avenue

Banquet on the Block was held April 5.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 5, 2019
Longboat Island Chapel plays games for a cause

On April 5, the chapel hosted a fundraiser for Feeding Empty Little Tummies.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 5, 2019
Christ Church celebrates end of season

On April 5, 75 church members gathered for a snowbird farewell at Cedars East.

  • Longboat Key
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Co-Chairwomen Carolyn Ann Holder and Ann Magee
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 5, 2019
Sarasota Opera celebrates six decades

The Diamond Anniversary Celebration Concert and Dinner was hosted April 5 at Sarasota Opera House and Art Ovation Hotel.

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East Manatee Fire Rescue's Lt. Eric Hoying and Battalion Chief Kyle Taylor are excited the new tanker trucks will improve response times and help guarantee tankers are available during emergencies.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2019
East Manatee Fire Rescue pumps up the volume

Lakewood Ranch area fire district adds two new tankers to its fleet.

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Unicorp National Developments recently released a rendition of how its proposed St. Regis Hotel and Residences would fit on the property at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 5, 2019
Trial dates set in Colony cases

Developer has sought judicial termination of condominium association to proceed.

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