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Capt. Stanley Schaeffer (Photo by Heidi Kurpiela)
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • May 23, 2019
Q&A: Meet Manatee County's new sheriff

Lakewood Ranch becomes home to a Manatee County Sheriff substation and hub for its several tactical units. Capt. Stanley Schaeffer is the man in charge.

  • LWR Life
Stately and traditional on the outside, the home features interiors that are both modern and timeless.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • May 23, 2019
Spotlighting life on the Ranch: Looking toward the future

With light, bright décor leading the way, a home in The Lake Club defines today’s look in interior design.

  • LWR Life
Sue Ann Miller, president of the Friends of the East Manatee Library at Lakewood Ranch and Glenda Lammers, Manatee County’s interim library services manager at the Central Library in downtown Bradenton.
    By
  • Shellie Terry
  • May 23, 2019
New Lakewood Ranch library would provide community with convenience and learning opportunities

The future of a Lakewood Ranch library is still uncertain, but that hasn’t stopped residents from coming together to author the story of their ideal local branch.

  • LWR Life
The Day 1 crew on the building site. Includes Stock Signature Homes and Lake Club volunteers as well as Habitat volunteers and staff.
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • May 22, 2019
Getting their hands dirty

Residents of Lakewood Ranch's Lake Club community come together to build for Habitat for Humanity.

  • LWR Life
Tara Bergstrom Merino with her children Michael and Natalie at The Market, where LWR SAVVY, in partnership with LWR and Little Geniuses, helps facilitate a free tent with activities.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • May 22, 2019
Local woman brings STEM education to Lakewood Ranch youth

Tara Bergstrom Merino saw a deficiency in STEM education. She opted to fix it herself by starting a nonprofit program called LWR SAVVY to help fill the gap.

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • February 22, 2019
You don’t look a day over 24

Lakewood Ranch celebrates its silver anniversary

  • LWR Life
Executive Chef Greg Campbell (right) and General Manager Austin Harlow behind the newly added service bar.
    By
  • Randi Donahue
  • February 22, 2019
Out of the Woods

Grove lays roots in an iconic spot on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • LWR Life
Pillars of the Kentucky polo circuit, Misdee Wrigley Miller and James Miller began visiting the Sarasota Polo Club in 2004.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 22, 2019
Horse Play

When James Miller ponied up to buy the Sarasota Polo Club last year, he set out to prove to his wife that you can lead a horse to water and make it drink.

  • LWR Life
This phase of the renovation includes the construction of a second cardiac catheterization lab mimicking the existing one shown here. The newly constructed lab will be finished by the end of first quarter of the year.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • February 22, 2019
Growth Mode

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nears completion on an ambitious expansion to better serve the community.

  • LWR Life
Four-year-old Madison Straw rushes for eggs at the 2018 EGGstravaganza.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 22, 2019
Calendar

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  • LWR Life
Archie Griffin often goes unrecognized while on the golf course.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 22, 2019
Game Changer

Retired NFL running back Archie Griffin has two Heisman Trophies, a fabled college career, a charity golf tournament and one of the nicest reputations in football.

  • LWR Life
Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota Secretary and incoming President Jake Hartvigsen (left) alongside Past President and current board Chairman Michael Schuchat, a Lakewood Ranch resident.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • February 22, 2019
Call of the Future

The Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota adapted to attract new members while keeping its community service intact.

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Randi Donahue
  • February 22, 2019
25 reasons to love Lakewood Ranch

In two-and-a-half decades, Lakewood Ranch has allowed its residents to reap the kind of lifestyle perks most communities take generations to sow.

  • LWR Life
Heather Jungueira and some of the dogs.
    By
  • Shellie Terry
  • February 22, 2019
One sniff away

The future of early-stage cancer detection may exist in the snout of the jovial, floppy-eared beagles of Bioscent DX.

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • February 22, 2019
The Art Among Us

There are artists among us — maybe you knew that. Or, perhaps, you haven’t taken time to consider them, to view their work, or to buy one of their pieces.

  • LWR Life
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