The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of three people, including two children, at a Lakewood Ranch home on Thursday.
Deputies responded around 8:30 p.m. to a residence in the 8200 block of Pavia Way — in the Lake Club, an upscale gated community whose residents once included Mick Jagger — to conduct a welfare check at the request of the homeowner, who was out of town.
Sheriff’s Office officials said that when deputies arrived, they observed circumstances that led them to enter the home. Inside, they found an adult woman and two children dead.
Investigators said preliminary information indicates all parties involved have been accounted for, and there is no threat to the community.
The case remains active as detectives continue to process the scene and review the evidence.
The Medical Examiner will determine the official causes and manner of death. Authorities said updates will be released as more information becomes available.
Melissa Pérez-Carrillo covers breaking news and public safety for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Reach out at mperezcarrillo@gannett.com. Support local journalism by subscribing.
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Reporting by Melissa Pérez-Carrillo, Sarasota Herald-Tribune / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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