Residents and visitors gathered on Main Street Friday night.
By
Jessica Salmond
| 7:24 p.m. January 8, 2016
East County
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Lakewood Ranch Main Street was alive with vendors, visitors and music Friday night.
The first Music on Main of 2016 brought residents of the area together for street food, community spirit and maybe even a beer from the newly-opened Craft Growlers to Go and Tasting Room. Lakewood Ranch resident Terri Malkoc brought her mother, Nurten Karol, with her to the street event and they tasted treats from Boardwalk Food Co.
"We never miss a Music on Main," Malkoc said.
Mike and Denise Delich stop and listen to the Hatley Band. The Lakewood Ranch residents have been married for five years. "We're practically newly-weds," Denise said as she held Mike's hand.
Dr. Aaron Guthrie and Cathy Burgess with Lakewood Ranch Medical Group — Rye Road handed out red blinkers for bicyclists and pedestrians who want to be visible at night.
River Club resident Andi Domson dances to the music of the Hatley Band.
Andy Yochum with Boardwalk Food Co. gives samples to Terri Malkoc and her mother Nurten Karol.
Craft Growlers to Go and Tasting Room had a soft opening this week, but officially opened Friday night for Music on Main.
Visitors Kathy Hambel and Carole Fariss pet Cooper, a bearded collie, and talk with his human Don Tauber of University Park.
Lakewood Ranch resident Ryann Gurski tries to knock down her opponents in an inflatable game brought by Grace Community Church.
Lakewood Ranch neighbors and dog rescuers Chris and Diane Marshall with Australian shepherds Onee and Sage; Ginny O'Gravy with greyhound Beau; Corrine Wagner with mixed pup Bodey; and Diane Cohen with mini poodles Bella and Beau.
Skyler Czaja of GreyHawk Landing makes a sand art piece at the Family Fun Entertainment tent.
East County resident Loretta Bowman and her pup Casey enjoy the Hatley Band.
The Hatley Band filled Lakewood Ranch Main Street with country favorites.
