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East County | Neighbors

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Girls who give in Lakewood Ranch

Lake Club Women's Giving Circle donates $7,000 to charity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Melina Rodriguez and Payton Casto
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Your Town: April 24

Significant symphony in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 18, 2019
East County weather page photo: April 18

Chris Kean took this photo of a newborn fawn sleeping in his back yard March 26 in the Lake Club of Lakewood Ranch. The mother doe came the next night to nurse and take her away to a new hiding spot. The fawn has since been seen by other neighbors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch’s Andrew Hertzfeld, who hit a hole-in-one, amazed his golf buddies Michael Krasnoff, Merrill Hoyt and Lowell Lakritz. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 16, 2019
Temple takes swing for charity

Lakewood Ranch resident hits hole-in-one.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Hannah Storbeak of Summerfield managed to gather quite a few eggs.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 13, 2019
An Eggstravagant time in Lakewood Ranch

Thousands of plastic eggs at the Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch for Eggstravaganza.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sisterhood for Good member Wanda Martinetto models a dress from Worth New York.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 13, 2019
Bold fashion in Lakewood Ranch during Spring Sensations

Lakewood Ranch nonprofit Sisterhood for Good raises funds for the community during fashion show at the Grove.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2019
East County weather page photo: April 11

Bill Turnbull captured this photo of a great blue heron surveying rooftops in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lisa Vokey comes down the runway, showing off a casual fashion.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 7, 2019
River Strand 's fashion statement in Bradenton

Food Bank of Manatee benefits as models show off Pj's Boutique fashions at River Strand Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2019
Braden River High students won't forget this prom

"Forget-me-not" theme leads to unforgettable night at Grove in Lakewood Ranch.

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Ali Aoudi and Molly Lofthouse, both Lakewood Ranch High juniors, enjoyed a quick trip to the Eiffel Tower.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 7, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High students enjoy a prom date in Paris

Lakewood Ranch High School students enjoy their promo at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2019
It's a pirate's life in The Lake Club

Lakewood Ranch community raises awareness, funds for ALS.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dalila Ferreira and Margarita Fazioli, nurses at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, were rooting for opposing teams.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 6, 2019
Right time for Lightning Watch Party in Lakewood Ranch

Right time for Lightning Watch Party in Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 31, 2019
Celebrating the 'Cascades Lifestyle' with fashion in Sarasota

The Women's Club of Cascades held its annual fashion show with plenty of prizes and donations to charity.

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Sarasota Festival of Vocal Arts co-founders Randolph Locke and Thomas Pasatieri hope to expose more local residents to opera.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 30, 2019
Small venue hosts large opera voices in Sarasota

Opera fans treated to intimate performance at Palm Aire Country Club in Sarasota.

  • East County
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    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 30, 2019
Magical event in Sarasota

Rangoonwala Family Foundation presents "The Haven Has Talent."

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