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East County | Neighbors

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  • Liz Ramos
  • November 24, 2020
Help light the night in Lakewood Ranch

The Observer is putting together an online holiday lights map for Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2020
East County weather page photo: November 19

Scott Veix captured this dragonfly resting on a barbed wire fence along Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By The Cota Group Insurance
  • November 19, 2020
We Are Still Here!! Same Location. Same Friendly Agents.

We Are Still Here!! Same Location. Same Friendly Agents.

  • East County
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Lt. Gregory Bueno and Publix manager Ray Gonzalez. Photo courtesy of Lt. Gregory Bueno.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 18, 2020
Food drive charges forward in east Bradenton

Florida Highway Patrol's Stuff the Charger food drive goes until Nov. 30.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2020
East County weather page photo: November 12

Debi Lander captured this four-spotted pennant at Heron’s Nest in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mike Whincup and Antonio Ferracini. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 11, 2020
A wheelie fun Halloween in Lakewood Ranch

Members of Lakewood Ranch's Village Idiot Cycling Club dress up during their Halloween ride.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2020
East County weather page photo: November 5

Jo Ross captured this rainbow over Lake Uihlein and Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sheila Halpin and Kevin Clayton. Photo by Brendan Lavell
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 4, 2020
Rotary supplies the love in Lakewood Ranch

Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch helps collect supplies for Manatee County schools.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 4, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance goes outdoors

Lakewood Ranch, other local businesses connect at trade show

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Grand Champion, as well as the Funniest display, went to the lab department's take on Muppets' Beaker and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 30, 2020
Pumpkin carving prompts seeds of ingenuity from Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center staff members show their sharp wit when it comes to carving pumpkins.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2020
East County weather page photo: October 29

Richard Bottorff captured this lizard watching out for hawks in Rye Wilderness.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • October 28, 2020
Fiesta! series kicks off at Benderson Park

Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota-area residents have funky Friday fun

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brian and Dominic Caporaso. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 28, 2020
Tasty appreciation in Lakewood Ranch

Summerfield father and son make food for firefighters in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Madelyn and Marcus Gibbons were thrilled to be out and about.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 28, 2020
Nathan Benderson Park hosts second Trick or Treat on the Lake

Costumes and candy were plentiful at the Halloween event.

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Atypical Kitchen owner Zach Zeller (left) opened his restaurant in July. His chef, Evan Percoco (right) graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and once served as executive chef at the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • October 28, 2020
EYE ON BUSINESS: Atypical start to Lakewood Ranch delivery restaurant

Delivery restaurants now serving food at Lakewood Ranch brewery

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