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East County | Neighbors

Mary Anne Poulton. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 22, 2018
Lake Club residents meet Cubs manager

Lakewood Ranch girl gets birthday treat

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  • August 18, 2018
Dance party lights the night

GreyHawk Landing youth the dance night away.

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  • August 17, 2018
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  • August 16, 2018
East County weather page photo: Aug. 16

William Marrone captured the colors of this sunset at the Del Webb lakeside and amenity center in Lakewood Ranch.

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Parrish's Jason Winslow and Christina Winslow grab one of their children, Amelia Winslow, 9, for a picture before she goes out to the playground.
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  • August 15, 2018
Picnic at the park in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church hosts its final summer event at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

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Michael and Summer Harsh
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2018
Pickleball gains traction in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch church welcomes pastor.

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  • August 15, 2018
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East County weather page photo: Aug. 9

Gordon Silver captured afternoon storm clouds building in this clearing off The Masters Avenue in Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch.

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Amy Southwick. Photo by Amelia Hanks.
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  • August 8, 2018
Lakewood Ranch resident seeks donations for Stillpoint Mission

Pop-up market offers outlet for artists

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  • August 3, 2018
East County weather page photo: Aug. 2

Susan DeVictor photographed summer storm clouds making a beautiful sunset as seen from Summerfield Lake in Lakewood Ranch.

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Indigo's Clay and Ann Shimeall said Wine Walk Wednesday made for a perfect date night.
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  • July 27, 2018
Vintage walk on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch

The first Walk Walk Wednesday in Lakewood Ranch offered more than 20 wines for tasting.

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Camper Rachel Manders, 15, pics out Ranch salad dressage picture from a magazine to use in her collage.
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  • July 26, 2018
Fun is in the mystery at Dream Oaks Camp

Foundation for Dreams creates safe, fun environment for children with disabilities.

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  • July 26, 2018
East County weather page photo: July 26

Joseph McAuliffe captured the colors of this Lakewood Ranch sunset in Del Webb.

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Instead of a plaque, Inter-District Authority Operations Director Paul Chetlain hands Gil Pearce a handcrafted fishing pole made by Chetlain's stepson Josh Knapek.
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  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch veteran retires from service

Just before turning 90, Gil Pearce gives up his seat on the CDD 1 board.

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  • July 20, 2018
It's 'Game On!' at Bradenton church

Woodland Community Church hosts Vacation Bible School.

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