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There are many reasons why people flock to the gated communities of Florida. Not only do they provide a more luxurious and decadent lifestyle, but often they are centered around people with shared interests or common ground. Furthermore, their structure which is provided through homeowners ...

Halloween season is in full swing! If you are lucky enough to live in the Lakewood Ranch area, there are endless ways to make the most of the fall and Halloween season. Whether you are single, retired, or raising a family there are plenty of events in the area to choose from to add a little sugar ...

One of the most common questions that anyone has when they are considering buying a new home is about timing. Everyone wants to get a good deal and considers which time of year makes the most sense to make a move.

You’ve chosen the location and the neighborhood in which to build your new luxury home, now it’s time to decide the type of home you would like for you and your family. Before you look at any of the floor plans offered by our preferred custom home builders, consider some of the specifics you need ...

You found the perfect location for your new custom home, at The Islands on the Manatee River, now you need to find the perfect builder. There are many custom home builders here in Southwest Florida, and The Islands on the Manatee River has hand selected 3 of the top custom builders in the area, ...

The long-anticipated Fort Hamer Bridge on the Manatee River is now scheduled to open Oct. 18. The bridge will link Fort Hamer Road on the north shore and Upper Manatee River Road on the south shore, providing a north-south route spanning the Manatee River that will be an alternative to Interstate ...

Eat Like a Local Restaurant Week is your opportunity to try as many great locally owned restaurants in Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, Sarasota, Siesta Key and Venice as your schedule allows. Over 50 of the best locally owned restaurants participating in Eat Like a ...

There could be as many as 1,500 runners taking part in the inaugural Fort Hamer Bridge 5K and 10K runs. The event, scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Aug. 26 prior to the grand opening of the bridge to vehicle traffic, is stirring excitement in the running community. “It’s unbelievable,” event planner Doug ...