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East County | Neighbors

Michelle Bridges is the new owner of Fantasy Flowers at 8111 Lakewood Main Street, Suite 101.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2018
Business blooms in Lakewood Ranch

New owner's dreams planted in Fantasy Flowers in Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
Lakewood Ranch YMCA Executive Director Stacey McKee joins member and supporter Molly Lawson of Lakewood Ranch at the Motown event.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch YMCA goes to Motown

Lakewood Ranch YMCA holds its biggest annual fundraiser at the Lake Club's Grande Clubhouse.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2018
All hands on deck for charity

Wandall Foundation fundraiser hosted its 15th annual memorial weekend fundraiser Nov. 2-3.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 2, 2018
"The Fence" photography exhibit opens at Nathan Benderson Park

A large-scale outdoor photography exhibit made its debut in Sarasota on Nov. 1.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2018
East County weather page photo: Nov. 1

Chris Rubal photographed this owl on Lemon Fish Drive in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Punta Gorda's Luke Graham says that his ancestors migrated from Ireland to the United States hundreds of years ago, before it was acceptable to be Irish in America.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 31, 2018
Kilts to the hilt at Nathan Benderson Park

Nathan Benderson Park hosts Celtic festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2018
Treats fill trunks in Lakewood Ranch

Church hosts inaugural trunk-or-treat event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2018
Boo Fest is frightfully fun in Lakewood Ranch

Thousands turn out for the annual Halloween-themed event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2018
East County weather page photo: Oct. 25

Jeannie Sparks captured this sunset at The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 24, 2018
Give a treat to Food Bank

Nonprofit support a slam dunk

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 21, 2018
Golfers tee off against cancer in Bradenton

First Play for Pink golf tournament at Heritage Harbour in Bradenton benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2018
East County weather page photo: Oct. 18

Sharon Piotrowski photographed this cow near the corner of The Masters Avenue and Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kevin Lindberg, executive director of the foundation, accepts a check from Dunkin' Donuts in honor of Alyssa Varner, daughter of Myakka's Melissa and David Howell.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2018
Doughnut store raises funds, awareness for Epilepsy

Memory of store employee lives on through donation, doughnuts.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2018
East County weather page photo: Oct. 11

Gordon Silver captured this sunset on the last day of summer at Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sisterhood for Good members Kathy Fraley, Kathy Collums, Peggy Kronus and Heather Kasten are all excited for their next retreat in November for their annual planning, but say "No details! It's a secret to the public."
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 10, 2018
Sisterhood for Good takes a slice out of charity in Lakewood Ranch

Sisterhood for Good kicked off their fundraising season at California Pizza Kitchen on Oct. 4.

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