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  • May 7, 2020
East County weather page photo: May 7

Gordon Silver captured this red-shouldered hawk in his backyard in Del Webb.

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Jeff Wilson and Mark Wojcicki. Photo by Liz Ramos
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2020
East County physical education teachers connect with students through cycling

Lost cockatiel flies away from Lakewood Ranch home but returned after safe landing in Myakka City.

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  • April 30, 2020
East County weather page photo: April 30

Greenfield Plantation’s Marissa Veith captures this rabbit at Heritage Harbour Golf and Eatery.

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Remy DeVictor. Photo courtesy of Susan DeVictor.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2020
Despite COVID-19, pandemic birthday party in Lakewood Ranch goes on

Despite COVID-19 pandemic birthday party in Lakewood Ranch goes on

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  • April 24, 2020
East County weather page photo: April 23

Sharon Piotrowski captured this mirror image of a Great Blue Heron in Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch.

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A Life Story Foundation's Shaina and Kevin Swan delivered lunch from the Granary to firefighter Jesse Reasoner, firefighter Joe Koehler, firefighter Jordan Rogers and Lt. Adam McDaniel.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 23, 2020
A Life Story lunch in Lakewood Ranch

East Manatee Fire Rescue workers benefit from a free lunch from A Life Story Foundation.

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  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™
  • April 16, 2020
Freya's Personal Reflections About Mediation

Freya's Personal Reflections About Mediation

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  • April 16, 2020
East County weather page photo: April 16

Gordon Silver captured this red shouldered hawk perched in a palm at Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Brooke Martin, a Girl Scout and senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, has earned her Gold Award, which is the highest achievement for a Girl Scout.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 15, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Girl Scout's passion leads to gold

Lakewood Ranch Girl Scout's passion project leads to award

  • East County
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One-year-old Niko Rossi Sharma finds Easter eggs on the No. 3 hole of the King’s Dune Course in Lakewood Ranch. He is the grandson of Gloria Bracciano and Greg Van Natter.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 13, 2020
Everybody loves a bunny on Easter in the Lakewood Ranch area

Lakewood Ranch families submit their Easter Egg hunt photos.

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This fish at Lake Uihlein at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch is in big trouble. It becomes a cormorant snack.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 13, 2020
At home with nature

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2020
East County weather page photo: April 9

Bill Turnbull captured this yellow-crowned night heron napping in Robinson Preserve.

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  • April 2, 2020
East County weather page photo: April 2

David Maloney captured the full moon over Tara Preserve.

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  • By Mark Clark, CFP®, CKA®
  • April 2, 2020
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Are Your Assets Protected During This Pandemic?

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Five-year-old Liam O'Dell, with his mother, Angie O'Dell, says he felt like he was "in the woods" the first time he hunted outside for teddy bears. Angie O'Dell said it's a fun way to help distract him from playing with friends.
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  • April 1, 2020
Bear necessities create sense of community in Manatee County

Teddy bears add fun for neighborhood children in River Place.

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