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East County | Neighbors

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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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  • January 31, 2019
East County weather page photo: Jan. 31

Sharon Piotrowski captured these clouds over the Sarasota Polo Club grounds.

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Morgan Cunningham. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2019
Lakewood Ranch youth has 'elfish' ambition

Student wins 'Elf on the Shelf' contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Carol Ohlendorf and Stoneybrook's Sue Morrison supported Corks for Canines and Cats along with Kenzie, Morrison's Yorkie.
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  • Jay Heater
  • January 26, 2019
Wine to the rescue at Fiorelli Winery in Bradenton

Fundraiser at Fiorelli Winery benefits Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2019
Opera in Sarasota is a pet project

OASIS hosts annual fundraiser at Palm Aire Country Club.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 24, 2019
East County weather page photo: Jan. 24

Sharon Piotrowski captured these clouds over the Sarasota Polo Club grounds.

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  • January 23, 2019
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Bradenton 7-year-old Wyatt Brown entertains double-decker goats at the Manatee County Fair
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 20, 2019
Manatee County Fair continues run in Palmetto

Manatee County Fair continues its run in Palmetto

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  • January 17, 2019
East County weather page photo: Jan. 17

Gordon Silver photographed these cows grazing in a pasture along Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.

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The Internationals' Paul Wadsworth tries to prevent Wrigley Media's James Miller from getting off a shot at the Sarasota Polo Club Jan. 13.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 13, 2019
Polo in paradise in Lakewood Ranch

Fans pack the sidelines for polo action at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch.

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Have Gun, Will Travel performed from 1-4 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch launches concert series

Have Gun, Will Travel headlines first event.

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Eagle Trace's Sharon Lahl joined the Elks during the open house while neighbor Diane O'Conner already is a member.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 12, 2019
Elks host open house in Lakewood Ranch

Elks host open house in Lakewood Ranch

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2019
East County weather page photo: Jan. 10

Pamela Williams photographed this osprey on top of a light pole on Player’s Drive in Country Club East.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Publix bags funds for special cause

Tara residents find perfect stretch

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Capt. Robert Mealy accepts an award for Det. Rebecca Angel, who couldn't be in attendance and who was being honored by the Lakewood Ranch Elks during Law Enforcement Appreciation Night.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2019
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