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La Estampida/Hillcroft's James Miller (4) tries to connect during the season opener with Scott Doyle right behind him if needed.
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  • Jay Heater
  • December 20, 2019
Polo season gallops into action in Lakewood Ranch

Polo back in business in Lakewood Ranch as Sarasota Polo Club season opens.

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  • December 19, 2019
East County weather page photo: December 19

Sharon Piotrowski captured this full moon illuminating the sky over Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch.

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Hope Family Services' Irene Martinez, the Lakewood Ranch Elks' Darrin Simone and Hope's Lynn Lavigne go through toys the Elks collected for the nonprofit.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 19, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Elks' toy drive raises Hope

Lakewood Ranch Elks team with Walgreens to collect almost 800 toys for Hope Family Services.

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Guests could pet a variety of animals, including donkeys, goats and llamas.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 15, 2019
Lakewood Ranch church recreates 'Night in Bethlehem'

Families experience scenic night with crafts, music and food.

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  • December 12, 2019
East County weather page photo: December 12

Gordon Silver captured this bunny exploring a front yard in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.

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  • December 5, 2019
East County weather page photo: December 5

Pamela Williams captured this anhinga soaking up the morning sun in Country Club East, Lakewood Ranch.

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Lakewood Ranch's Gloria Kaminsky shows off her oil on canvas painting of Crater Lake. She said she has been painting 10 years and is self taught.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch lobby turns into museum

ComCenter allows local artists to display their work on its walls.

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Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch Rabbi Mendy Bukiet and wife, Chanie Bukiet, are pleased to name the mikvah in honor of Mendy Bukiet's late grandmother, Esther Bukiet.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 4, 2019
Manatee County's first mikvah opens

Manatee County's first mikvah built by Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch.

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  • November 28, 2019
East County weather page photo: November 28

Wild turkeys were on the move along the side of Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch, as photographed by Gordon Silver.

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Mario Mendoza. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 27, 2019
Bashaw Elementary principal turns fry cook

Bashaw Elementary principal turns fry cook

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Animal Network Inc. President Pam Freni and Kassandra Zess-Pagel, vice president of Friends of Manatee County Animal Services, are pictured with 13-year-old Oreo. They say the current Animal Services building is in disrepair.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 27, 2019
A funding drive begins for Animal Network, with help from Manatee Community Foundation

The Manatee County nonprofit hopes to help the county fund a new animal shelter.

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Wynn Watson and Hartley Aultman pull pasta, sauce, soup, stuffing, canned vegetables and other items from their cart after a busy morning of shopping. They found everything on their lists.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 27, 2019
Primrose students turn their labor into a Thanksgiving dinner for those in need

Kindergartners shop for Mayors Feed the Hungry program.

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Juliana Mattes works on her roll as a Harlequin doll in The 12 Dolls of Christmas.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 25, 2019
Time to earn applause for Ovation School of Musical Theatre of Lakewood Ranch

Ovation School of Musical Theatre of Lakewood Ranch presents The 12 Dolls of Christmas at the Manatee Performing Arts Center.

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  • November 21, 2019
East County weather page photo: November 21

This black-bellied whistling duck was captured in flight over a field near Lorraine Road by photographer Gordon Silver.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • November 20, 2019
Excellent food and swine at East County church

Excellent food and swine at East County church

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Three comedians including Bradenton's Tim Boyd will perform at the “Hearts of Hope: A Valentine’s Comedy Night” fundraiser to benefit Harbor 58, Foster the Family, and Bring on the Ministry on Feb. 13.
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