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East County | Neighbors

Lakewood Ranch's Alan Lopez Markov, 5, makes a menorah out of wood and bullet shell casings.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch hosts Chabad’s annual menorah lighting ceremony

Hundreds gather at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch for Hanukkah celebration.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Linzie Hamilton masters her speaking part.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 11, 2017
Freedom students ring in holiday spirit

Sing-a-long show adds Christmas cheer to Bradenton school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Keri Porter rides the parade on golf cart with her Lee Elzey.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 10, 2017
Santa rides into Heritage Harbour

Bradenton community celebrates holiday season.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
September: Scott Veix captured this photo after Hurricane Irma dropped the top of a Cook pine, giving an up-close look at something not normally seen in Braden Woods.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2017
Scroll through your monthly weather and nature photo contest winners for Fall

See your September through December winners here!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2017
Lakewood Ranch women dance night away

Twentieth annual event benefits three local charities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Masarik family — Luke, Adam, Avrie, Amanda and Tim —have participated in The Tabernacle Church's Living Nativity program for the last 18 years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2017
Christmas tradition continues in Sarasota

'Living Nativity' turns 30.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cypress Potter, 18, and Sydney Graham, 14, collect gifts for seniors at the Shoe Box Reception. They represent Troop 441.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 6, 2017
Lakewood Ranch fundraiser benefits Meals on Wheels Plus

Shoe Box Reception and Holiday Mart collects gifts for homebound seniors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2017
Esplanade parades holiday spirit in Lakewood Ranch

The Wienermobile, Crewe of De Soto help Esplanade residents celebrate holiday season.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2017
'Elfis' visits Bradenton school

Tara Elementary holiday program teaches lessons in acceptance, holiday cheer.

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Lilly Johnson. Photo by Berkley Mason.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 30, 2017
Bashaw Family Christmas spreads joy

your town

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 30, 2017
Teachers assure children a cozy Christmas

The annual pajama drive begins Dec. 7.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2017
East County weather page photo: Nov. 30

Ashley Lyons captured this spider web covered in sparkling dew at sunrise in east Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Fernanda Scalera with Tidewell Hospice Chief Philanthropic Officer Denise Pope. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch runner seeks a third championship

your town

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Chloe Wetherington. (Courtesy photo).
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2017
Your Town: 'Tree-mendous' fundraiser

East County residents spread cheer.

  • East County
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Cheryl Scheid, of the Lakewood Ranch Garden Club, decorates a special Christmas gift for seniors in the Meals on Wheels of Manatee program. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2017
Club News: A holly jolly celebration

A roundup of Lakewood Ranch club news

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