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East County | Neighbors

The Woman in White (Yvonne Clark) was a haunting figure during The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 20, 2019
Headless Horseman arrives day late in Lakewood Ranch

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has a successful run a day late at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2019
East County weather page photo: October 17

Connie Callison captured this beautiful hibiscus flowering in her yard in Rosedale Golf and Country Club.

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The ghost pirate, played by Derek Dutcher, emerges from the cemetery to
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 16, 2019
Legend of Sleepy Hollow expands at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

Legend of Sleepy Hollow expands at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

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  • October 10, 2019
East County weather page photo: October 10

Gordon Silver captures this sunset in Del Webb after summertime thunderstorms.

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Matilda Hubbard.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 9, 2019
Gene Witt Elementary Beautification Day a family affair

At least a dozen parents, students and administrators come out to clean the Gene Witt campus.

  • East County
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Lauren Glynn and McKinley Moore. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area girls' cancer battle inspire fundraising gala

Lakewood Ranch Moms Group supports families impacted by cancer.

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  • October 3, 2019
East County weather page photo: October 3

Peter Miller captured this tree frog after a rain storm in Edgewater Sound in Lakewood Ranch.

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East County's Katie McCoy plays with her guide dog, Bristol.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 1, 2019
Let Southeastern Guide Dogs in Palmetto take you on a tour of the dark

Side or Ranch: Jay Heater

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  • September 27, 2019
East County weather page photo: September 26

Gordon Silver captured this hummingbird clearwing moth feeding on nectar in Del Webb Lakewood Ranch.

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Goody bags were given to everyone who walked in the door.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 20, 2019
East Meets West bridges county lines to bring businesses together

Often, "east" was literally meeting "west" as business owners from both sides greeted each other at the event.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2019
East County weather page photo: September 19

Jeannie Sparks captured a great blue heron near a pond on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2019
Braden River Bluegrass Festival draws big crowd to Linger Lodge in Bradenton

Linger Lodge in Manatee County hosts Braden River Bluegrass Festival

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2019
It's time to play ball in Heritage Harbour

Cal Ripken league opens fall season in Manatee County.

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

Michael Cohen caught this diverse group of birds in South Lido Park.

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

Jeannie Sparks captures this ibis in a marsh along River Club Boulevard.

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