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  • October 4, 2018
East County weather page photo: Oct. 4

Jill Nealon photographed these sandhill cranes and deer hanging out at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Alan Hansen says he saw firsthand the effect that breast cancer had on a manager at his Texas Roadhouse.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 3, 2018
Pink passion at the Mall at UTC

Local businessmen dress to the hilt to raise awareness about breast cancer research.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2018
Linger Lodge fiddles with bluegrass flair

Bluegrass festival returns to Braden River resort.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2018
Elks tee up for charity

Golfers swing for fellowship, fundraising at Tara Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Music on Main will feature The Hydramatic on Oct. 5. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 27, 2018
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2018
East County weather page photo: Sept. 27

William Marrone photographed this cloud formation during sunset in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Joseph and Gloria Mazza. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2018
Time for celebration in Tara

She goes the extra yard in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2018
Privateers invade Lakewood Ranch area library

Pirate ship sails for story time at Braden River Library.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2018
East County weather page photo: Sept. 20

Edgar Perez photographed this palm tree on Lakewood Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Life;Story 5K/10K benefits Centerstone and raises awareness for suicide prevention and depression. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 19, 2018
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It might have been hot at Camp Honi Hanta but Parrish's Emma Bentley, 5, Cara Bentley and Avery Bentley, 2, cooled off with a snow cone
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 19, 2018
Camp fires up Scouts in Manatee County

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida host special event at Camp Honi Hanta.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Event co-organizers MaryAnn McWilliams and Kay McKernan pose for a souvenir picture.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 15, 2018
Tara holds San Gennaro Festival

More than 120 residents attended the special event at Tara Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch homecoming king Travis Freeman and homecoming queen Madi Grogan. Photo by Ryan Kohn.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 14, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High names homecoming court

Guy Harvey visits Sarasota's new Dick's Sporting Goods location.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2018
East County weather page photo: Sept. 13

Jeannie Sparks spotted this trio of roseate spoonbills in a Lakewood Ranch marsh.

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Bryan Jacobs. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 12, 2018
Lakewood Ranch garden group blooms support for veterans

A possible turning point

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