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  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2019
Field of Focus

The winers of the 2019 Lens on Lakewood Ranch photography contest.

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 15, 2019
Style: Making Scents

Learn which fragrance, natural oil, cologne or other scent is right for you.

  • LWR Life
“I’m sure there are people who think I should be writing about Taylor Swift or Bon Jovi,” Baker says. “Everyone already knows those stories. I want to write the stories that slip through the cracks, the stories behind the stories.”
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • August 15, 2019
Class Act: Book Smart

From untold boxing bios to Revolutionary War spy stories, author Mark Allen Baker found his niche digging up obscure material.

  • LWR Life
Theresa and Gary Syvertsen with Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s CEO Robyn Faucy-Washington at the Syvertsen’s Lakewood Ranch home.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • August 15, 2019
Charity Snapshot: Rising to the Challenge

An 11-year-old organization, founded in Sarasota, provides free services to people with Parkinson’s disease in six counties, including Manatee.

  • LWR Life
Laura Cole oversees the Builder Program and marketing at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 15, 2019
Quarter Forward

Builders crave more space in Lakewood Ranch — for nearly 5,000 residences combined. Schroeder-Manatee Ranch has delivered on the demand.

  • LWR Life
Owners Sharon and Brad Frank opened Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center in 2005 after visiting the franchise’s Tampa location.Â
    By
  • Shellie Terry
  • August 15, 2019
Future Forward

With its first students having just graduated high school, the Primrose School is expanding to a second location. Owners Brad and Sharon Frank discuss what they’ve learned along the way.

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Jess McIntyre
  • August 15, 2019
Back at the Ranch: Back-to-School Blues

Being back in school doesn’t have to be a drag. Ranch Mom offers some insight into how to make it a rather painless season for all — despite the continued ovenlike temperatures.

  • LWR Life
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team, raising outfielder Denali Schappacher high, celebrates after winning the district title in 2016.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 15, 2019
Wave of Change

With deep roots in place at Lakewood Ranch High School, its new leaders are ready to take school spirit — and achievement — to new heights.

  • LWR Life
The Loaded Cannon team shows off their state-of-the art equipment. Dan Duvall, distiller, Justin Hertz, consulting partner, Michelle Russell, director of marketing, Steve Milligan, owner, and Lisa Lehnert, director of finance.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • June 10, 2019
Loaded Cannon Distillery brings locally made alcohol to Lakewood Ranch

The distillery produces the full spectrum of spirits and features a pirate-themed tasting room.

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Randi Donahue
  • May 23, 2019
Try something more than just a simple bowl of ice cream this summer

Ice cream might be an iconic summer tradition, but to Floridians such refreshing indulgences are a year-round necessity. Good thing there are plenty of options.

  • LWR Life
The team included Lake Club neighbors and Stock volunteers as well as Habitat volunteers and staff. By the end of the group effort, which was spread over a few weeks, the team had logged a total of 550 hours on the two homes.
    By
  • Randi Donahue
  • May 23, 2019
A ripple effect of volunteerism in Lake Club

Lake Club neighbors and Stock Signature Homes team up to build homes for Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, garnering results that stretch beyond four walls.

  • LWR Life
Summertime is the best time of year to experience sunset over a drink and some bar food at one of the too-few waterfront bars around, like O’Leary’s in downtown Sarasota. Photos by Gabriel Jiva
    By
  • Columnist .
  • May 23, 2019
The Best Worst Season

The heat and humidity can be rough, but it’s worth it to stick around for Lakewood Ranch summers — when the pace is slower and the traffic and dinner crowds are lighter.

  • LWR Life
On June 1 you can swing by Nathan Benderson Park for the Sunshine State Games in paddling. June 5-9 stop by for the U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships.
    By
  • Jess McIntyre
  • May 23, 2019
Parent Mental Health: The Summer Edition

The best family-friendly events Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota have to offer this summer

  • LWR Life
Through a long-term study, Stephanie Peabody and her team hope to discover ways to better treat those with brain disorders and educate others how to protect their brains. Photo by Heidi Kurpiela.
    By
  • Su Byron
  • May 23, 2019
Local Brain Health Initiative conducts groundbreaking research project on health of the human brain

A cutting-edge initiative aims to transform Lakewood Ranch into a global center for brain research and change lives around the world.

  • LWR Life
The Shoreview amenity center, pool and beach opened for resident use in March. (Randi Donahue)
    By
  • Randi Donahue
  • May 23, 2019
Sandy shores come to Lakewood Ranch

Construction within the Waterside community rumbles along, hitting a milestone with the opening of the first residential amenity center – part of the Shoreview neighborhood.

  • LWR Life
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