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PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Burger Cook-Off


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 11:00 p.m. November 15, 2014
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Burger Cook-Off
Phil Brannon and Harris Bash, of The Pig Mac, flip burgers for guests.
Phil Brannon and Harris Bash, of The Pig Mac, flip burgers for guests.
Lauryn Blue and her mother, Sarah, rest in the shade.
Lauryn Blue and her mother, Sarah, rest in the shade.
Colin Campbell poses with Ed and TIna Gonzalez after grilling burgers. Team members Tami and Cami Campbell not pictured.
Colin Campbell poses with Ed and TIna Gonzalez after grilling burgers. Team members Tami and Cami Campbell not pictured.
Hannah Claxton and her father, Jerry, satisfy their sweet teeth.
Hannah Claxton and her father, Jerry, satisfy their sweet teeth.
Greg Davis and Al Harcharik sample the day's offerings.
Greg Davis and Al Harcharik sample the day's offerings.
Jane Duncan, Richard and Sally Bennett and Harriet Green team up to make burgers.
Jane Duncan, Richard and Sally Bennett and Harriet Green team up to make burgers.
"Poppy" Kagy and Larry Seth prepare meat to go on the grill.
Sam and Steve Kagy take a break from grilling to say
Sam and Steve Kagy take a break from grilling to say "cheese."
Phil and Elaine Lahm enjoy the grilled food.
Phil and Elaine Lahm enjoy the grilled food.
Brooke Miller covers her plate with sweet treats.
Brooke Miller covers her plate with sweet treats.
Jennifer Palladino displays the burgers grilled at the Jamakin Me Crazy booth.
Jennifer Palladino displays the burgers grilled at the Jamakin Me Crazy booth.
Eriverto Ramirez and Natalia Rangel taste test burgers at the event.
Eriverto Ramirez and Natalia Rangel taste test burgers at the event.
Juan Ramirez, Giovanni Saunders and Jeremias and Mathew Jean play around in the bounce house.
Juan Ramirez, Giovanni Saunders and Jeremias and Mathew Jean play around in the bounce house.
Starla Seth and June Kagy enjoy time in the shade near their Hawaiian-themed booth.
Starla Seth and June Kagy enjoy time in the shade near their Hawaiian-themed booth.
The Severs family — Karoline, Joe and Cameron — serve up their freshly-made burgers.
The Severs family — Karoline, Joe and Cameron — serve up their freshly-made burgers.
Cora Wells and Ashlie Fulmer show off their Thanksgiving-themed accessories.
Cora Wells and Ashlie Fulmer show off their Thanksgiving-themed accessories.
The Whitt family — Scarlett, Megan, Meagan and Zac — enjoy the event's food.
The Whitt family — Scarlett, Megan, Meagan and Zac — enjoy the event's food.
Friends Luke and Johnny Barringer and Hayden and Parker Bowles snack on frozen treats.
Friends Luke and Johnny Barringer and Hayden and Parker Bowles snack on frozen treats.

 

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