From goat yoga to recreational cornhole, Ranch Nite Wedesdays are back with a little recreational something for everyone in Lakewood Ranch.Â
On Oct. 1, Star Farms' 6-year-old Carson Roy was jamming to the music of No Filter.Â
Robin Roy, Carson's mom, said he dreams of being a country singer, so he is quick to perform for anyone and everyone.Â
"It was impossible not to dance while they were playing, their setlist was unreal," Robin Roy said.Â
The band played hits from "Dancing Queen" by ABBA to "Pink Pony Club" by Chappell Roan. They will be back performing at the same spot for New Year's Eve.
Robin Roy she loves the event because there’s something for everyone — food, drinks, music and designated areas for kids to play.Â
"It’s the perfect midweek break for the whole family," Robin Roy said. "My kids count down to Wednesday every week."
Liz Gutierrez said she had the best time participating in the recreational cornhole league sponsored by MVP Sports & Social. She looks forward to having a mom's night out.
Lakewood Ranch resident Yvonne Diorides brought her daughter, 3-year-old Nevada Diorides, for the festivities. She grew up in the Lakewoo Ranch area and appreciates how there are regular events that cater to all ages.
"Since having kids, I’ve always wished for a place where parents can relax and kids can play safely, and Waterside is exactly that,"  Diorides said. "We’ve met so many amazing families here, and it’s become our go-to spot for any occasion. I'm grateful for this community."
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Lakewood Ranch's Payton Marshall, along with her mother-in-law Marie Marshall, cheer on No Filter. The band played at her wedding on June 22, 2024.
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Singer songwriter Chaz Robinson and drummer Natalie Mustang perform as part of the band No Filter.
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Lakewood Ranch sisters Angelina Vanslyck, 7 and Carmela Vanslyck, 5,
dance along as No Filter performs a cover of "Dancing Queen" by ABBA.
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Lakewood Ranch's 1-year-old Alaska Muñoz gets a better view for No Filter when her father Eduardo Muñoz picks her up.
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Liz Gutierrez and Catie Turgeon play cornhole, hosted by MVP Sports & Social. It is the largest recreational cornhole league in the nation.
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Sarasota's Emily Lugo says she wants to dance all night and is hungry because of the smell of good food in the air.
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No Filter drummer Natalie Mustang uses her pink and orange flame-like hair to express herself while performing.
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No Filter's Savannah Brady plays violin, guitar, bass and piano. Chaz Robinson has appeared on the Ellen Degeneres Show and Disney's "Shake It Up."
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Star Farms resident Carson Roy, 6, has wanted to be a country singer for two years and will perform for whoever will watch and listen.
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Parrish’s Lyle Pohlen brings his Lilac-crowned amazon
named Taco, who he describes as social, everywhere he goes.
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Blissful Goat Yoga's Janelle Ryan is joined by a goat while she stretches. Goat yoga will be part of Ranch Nite Wednesdays every first Wednesday of the month.
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Janelle Ryan, Corinn Smith and Aliyah Burnett welcome their goat friends into their arms at Ranch Nite Wednesday.
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Mark Eubanks, Vika Tyujina, Georgia Eubanks and Nevada Diorides play with Chloe, a shetland sheepdog, that the Eubanks family got six weeks ago.
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Lakewood Ranch's Nevada Diorides, 3, pauses to give a quick smile before running to get her energy out with friends.
Madison Bierl is the education and community reporter for the East County Observer. She grew up in Iowa and studied at the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State University.
