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East County | Neighbors

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  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 30, 2019
Magical event in Sarasota

Rangoonwala Family Foundation presents "The Haven Has Talent."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
BSwanky business owner Gretchen Bauer makes custom bags that transform from handbags to backpacks and crossbody bags.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 28, 2019
Charity in the bag in Sarasota

Sarasota's BSwanky business owner supports Sisterhood for Good's Spring Sensations event by donating one of her custom bags.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2019
East County weather page photo: March 28

Sharon Piotrowski captured this sunset from Lakewood Ranch’s Del Webb neighborhood.

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    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 27, 2019
Goats ... with Taste at Taste of Mixon's event

Anybody looking for a dose of cuteness needed to look no farther March 23 than the annual Taste of Mixon’s at Mixon Fruit Farms.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 21, 2019
East County weather page photo: March 21

Richard Bottorff captured this moment off State Road 70 near Myakka City as a calf stopped before jumping around and having a great time.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2019
Spring Fling Carnival in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High students enjoy their annual Spring Fling Carnival.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2019
Fine days for art in Lakewood Ranch

Fine Arts Festival showcases variety of fine art.

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Lakewood Ranch High junior Pippa Campbell has started a benefit polo match to raise money to dig water wells in Africa.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 14, 2019
Special polo event in Sarasota will raise money to dig wells in Africa

Lakewood Ranch High junior organizes polo fundraiser in Sarasota with Epic Polo Club owner Jaymie Klauber.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2019
East County weather page photo: March 14

Lynette Davis captured this foggy morning spider web art — suspended between two trees in Del Webb.

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    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 10, 2019
Lakewood Ranch champions green spirit

Annual Irish Celtic Festival rocks the Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

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Sarasota's Katy Carrigan and her rescue dog, Homer, enjoy the festivities at Ponies for Pups. Carrigan works for event sponsor Raymond James.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2019
Poodles of fun at Sarasota Polo Club

Ponies for Pups draws support for Nate's Honor Animal Rescue in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2019
East County weather page photo: March 7

Gordon Silver photographed this great horned owl high in a palm tree off The Masters Avenue in Country Club East.

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San Saba's Hope Arellano was the MVP in leading her team to the tournament title.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 3, 2019
Women's polo scores big in Lakewood Ranch

San Saba wins the first Sarasota Women's Challenge Polo Tournament at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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The 10th anniversary Take Stock in Children 5K set a record with more than 2,000 participants at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Jay Heater
  • March 3, 2019
Take Stock 5K continues to rise in Lakewood Ranch

More than 2,000 participates in the Take Stock 5K pack the Lakewood Ranch course to benefit Manatee County students.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2019
Tara Golf and Country Club celebrates 30 years

Residents enjoy dinner, dancing and fireworks.

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