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East County | Neighbors

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2019
Kids reel in fun in Lakewood Ranch

Youth baited for success at annual youth fishing tournament.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2019
Palm Aire fashion show supports charity, education

More than 200 women attend 39th annual event.

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  • February 14, 2019
East County weather page photo: Feb. 14

Pamela Williams photographed this little blue heron in a pond in Country Club East.

  • East County
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Erin Weinberger and her mom, Amy Weinberger, who said the Players have helped Erin earn professional acting jobs.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 10, 2019
Smitten with the Players in Lakewood Ranch

Those attending the Sarasota community theater's fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch sing its praises.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2019
Anglers reel in fun

Children learn to fish in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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It was Sarasota 8-year-old David LaBonte who broke out first at the start of the 5K, but it was Sarasota's Matt Russell, at right in the blue shirt, who won.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 9, 2019
Doggies for Duchenne draws record crowd in Lakewood Ranch

Doggies for Duchenne draws record crowd in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 8, 2019
St. Barbara Church hosts 35th annual Greek Festival

Sarasota and Manatee residents can experience in Greek traditions and food.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2019
It's time for sweethearts at Willis Elementary in Lakewood Ranch

Valentine's ball features music, dancing and doughnuts.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
With his parents, Mary Gordon Berman and Jason Berman nearby, 3-year-old Jacob checks out some rabbits.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 8, 2019
Hunsader Farms hosts Shabbat event

Jewish families enjoy Shabbat nature event at Hunsader Farms in Bradenton.

  • East County
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Joseph Khalipha, of the business Secrets of the Desert, shakes hands with patron Frank Callan, of Atlanta.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 8, 2019
A local visit to Greece in Sarasota

St. Barbara's annual festival celebrates Greek Culture.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2019
East County weather page photo: Feb. 7

Ronda Clark photographed this roseate spoonbill flying over a pond in Tara Preserve.

  • East County
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Kathryn (Mazzanti) DeYoung. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch talent on exhibit

MTC student work gets world audience.

  • East County
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Judy O'Donnell with Carole Reiss, who is modeling a hat she made in needlepoint.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 6, 2019
Fashion in full bloom in Sarasota

The University Park Women's Club presented its fashion show on Feb. 6.

  • East County
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Dan LeClair dances with his preschooler daughter, 5-year-old Lydia, at McNeal Elementary's "Sweetheart Dance."
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 6, 2019
Sweet moves

Girls from Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School get the princess treatment.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area school fans flames of fun

Braden River Elementary hosts annual bonfire fundraiser.

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