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The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team takes the court for the Class 7A state championship Feb. 20.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 22, 2016
Mustangs on the Map

Lakewood Ranch completes its most successful season in school history.

  • East County
  • Sports
Corey, Jett, Risa and Skate Segal
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 22, 2016
Movie night starring Temple Sinai

Temple Sinai saves the day with showing of "The Incredibles."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Neeme Järvi
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 21, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 5

A world-class conductor leads Sarasota’s world-class orchestra.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 21, 2016
Players Club celebrates its new clubhouse

The Players Club commemorated the opening of its new clubhouse with a gala Feb. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 20, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club changes its watch

Bird Key Yacht Club held its annual Change of Watch Feb. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 20, 2016
Longboat Harbour travels Around the World

Longboat Harbour residents had a global celebration at its Around the World party Feb. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairs Drs. Hardy and Allison Schwartz and Rona Wald and Eric Nashbar
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 20, 2016
Unconditional Love Gala 2016

Animal Rescue Coalition hosted its annual Unconditional Love Gala on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Michael's On East. More than 250 guests attended the event.

  • Black Tie
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 20, 2016
Longboat residents Savor the Sounds

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Savor the Sounds jazz concert Feb. 20, at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
MLFB Vice President Frank Murtha has been scrambling to set up his fledgling league's first season.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 20, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Bold MLFB made right choice picking Lakewood Ranch for its headquarters

  • East County
  • News
The Polo Grill roping team tries to rope a steer.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 20, 2016
Cowboys wrangle polo players for SMR Cup

Saturday's events included team calf roping and penning.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch junior forward LaDazhia Williams wins the tipoff for the Mustangs.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch falls in title game

The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team loses to Winter Haven 44-28 in the Class 7A state championship game.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • February 20, 2016
Siesta Key Public Beach grand opening ceremony

The two year project wrapped officially on Feb. 20 and opened to the public.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kiwanis member Barbara Anson takes aim.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Kiwanis holds annual Beast Feast

Members held a clay shoot and a luncheon at Ancient Oak Gun Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jacob and Jocelyn Gomez examine their checklists.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 20, 2016
GreyHawk Landing residents explore nature

The events committee organized the nature walk Saturday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch junior forward LaDazhia Williams finished with 13 points in the state semifinals versus Niceville Feb. 19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch earns shot at state championship

The Mustangs will compete for the Class 7A state championship against Winter Haven.

  • East County
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