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East County

Is affordable golf in the Lakewood Ranch area a myth?

Some local opportunities still exist, but the future of affordable golf in East County is cloudy at best.

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Latest News

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  • August 22, 2025
Lakewood Ranch community at odds over youth baseball fields
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  • August 21, 2025
Concession home sells for $6.9 million
3
  • August 21, 2025
Noted architect leaves his mark on Lakewood Ranch
4
  • August 20, 2025
Roundabout moves forward on University Parkway at Legacy Boulevard
5
  • August 20, 2025
Sheriff says no foul play in North Carolina teen's death

Neighbors

  • August 21, 2025
Soccer fans in paradise at Premier Sports Campus
  • August 21, 2025
Life for Dick Vitale is pretty great. But a stinging failure set up his shot for success.
  • August 21, 2025
Myakka City is known for its rural nature — and its salt-of-the-earth people
  • August 21, 2025
A dramatic update brings a Country Club home into the future

Business

  • August 20, 2025
Linger Lodge serves up a heaping portion of Old Florida
  • August 19, 2025
This Publix bakery staple has been creating confectionary delights for 20 years
  • August 19, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's new CEO brings experience to its expansion
  • August 9, 2025
Peppercorns Steak and Seafood opens on State Road 70

Schools

  • August 20, 2025
Superintendent finalists share their goals for Manatee County School District

Laurie Breslin and Misty Mathis spent Aug. 18 being interviewed by the school board and meeting with community members.

  • August 18, 2025
New high school will be built in Lakewood Ranch
  • August 12, 2025
Manatee School Board selects two finalists for superintendent position
  • August 11, 2025
Lake Manatee K-8 opens to students for the first time in Lakewood Ranch
  • August 11, 2025
New phone policy will be 'learning curve' for Manatee students
  • August 8, 2025
One final year for Lakewood Ranch Prep seniors to chase their dreams
  • August 5, 2025
School board to decide fate of new high school in Lakewood Ranch

Sports

  • August 21, 2025
Life for Dick Vitale is pretty great. But a stinging failure set up his shot for success.

From national fame to personal travails, famed ESPN sportscaster Dick Vitale talks resilience, reinvention and what keeps him going.

  • August 19, 2025
Former Major Leaguer relishes high school coaching gig
  • August 18, 2025
The Concession hunts for its first Major
  • August 13, 2025
New ODA quarterback makes bold move
  • August 12, 2025
Senior-led Mustangs volleyball team expects to vie for regional title
  • August 11, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Julia Vendramini
  • August 6, 2025
Rivalries among top East County fall sports events

Real Estate

  • August 21, 2025
Concession home sells for $6.9 million
  • August 21, 2025
A dramatic update brings a Country Club home into the future
  • August 19, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 4-8 in Lakewood Ranch
  • August 12, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for July 28-Aug. 1 in Lakewood Ranch

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Opinion

1
  • August 20, 2025
  • By Jay Heater
Chalk up a life saved for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
2
  • August 19, 2025
  • By Letter to the Editor
Women's suffrage still a work in progress
3
  • August 18, 2025
  • By Letter to the Editor
Roundabout construction will lock up University Parkway in Lakewood Ranch

Photo Galleries

  • July 26, 2025
Summer Skills Camp in Lakewood Ranch gives kids with special needs a lift
  • July 25, 2025
Good, clean fun at the Creative Child Learning Center in Lakewood Ranch
  • July 18, 2025
Hearts of ODA camp in Lakewood Ranch provides volunteer time and talent
  • July 17, 2025
City Furniture makes grand entrance into Sarasota market
  • August 21, 2025
Soccer fans in paradise at Premier Sports Campus
  • August 17, 2025
Special Olympics athletes stand up to the challenge at Sarasota paddling event
  • August 15, 2025
Waterside Place sways to the Suncoast Swing Band
  • August 11, 2025
Lake Manatee K-8 opens to students for the first time in Lakewood Ranch
  • August 8, 2025
Lakewood Ranch YMCA wraps up its summer camp program
  • August 3, 2025
Back to School Bash at The Mall at UTC in Sarasota builds excitement
  • August 2, 2025
Music on Main is a place to connect in Lakewood Ranch
  • July 26, 2025
Summer Skills Camp in Lakewood Ranch gives kids with special needs a lift
  • July 25, 2025
Good, clean fun at the Creative Child Learning Center in Lakewood Ranch
  • July 18, 2025
Hearts of ODA camp in Lakewood Ranch provides volunteer time and talent
  • July 17, 2025
City Furniture makes grand entrance into Sarasota market
  • August 21, 2025
Soccer fans in paradise at Premier Sports Campus
  • August 17, 2025
Special Olympics athletes stand up to the challenge at Sarasota paddling event
  • August 15, 2025
Waterside Place sways to the Suncoast Swing Band
  • August 11, 2025
Lake Manatee K-8 opens to students for the first time in Lakewood Ranch
  • August 8, 2025
Lakewood Ranch YMCA wraps up its summer camp program
  • August 3, 2025
Back to School Bash at The Mall at UTC in Sarasota builds excitement
  • August 2, 2025
Music on Main is a place to connect in Lakewood Ranch
  • July 26, 2025
Summer Skills Camp in Lakewood Ranch gives kids with special needs a lift
  • July 25, 2025
Good, clean fun at the Creative Child Learning Center in Lakewood Ranch
  • July 18, 2025
Hearts of ODA camp in Lakewood Ranch provides volunteer time and talent
  • July 17, 2025
City Furniture makes grand entrance into Sarasota market

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