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Butterflies are released at the closing ceremonies for all of the loved ones lost to suicide. Courtesy photo.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 12, 2018
Run for their lives at Nathan Benderson Park

Life;Story 5K and 10K event raises money to benefit Centerstone.

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The Gardeners Out East Garden Club in Lakewood Ranch present Vets2Success founder Bryan Jacobs with a check for $2,300 for his Vets to Agro program.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch gardeners assist veterans

The Vets2Succss nonprofit will use a $2,300 donation for a farming program.

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Sidewalk astronomy provides telescopes for viewers to take a closer look at space. Courtesy photo.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 7, 2018
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  • September 6, 2018
East County weather page photo: Sept. 6

Stan Pollakoff captured this sunset at Lakewood National Golf Club.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2018
Last-minute exchange

Special high-five for Lakewood Ranch student

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  • August 31, 2018
East County weather page photo: Aug. 30

Jim Kunert photographed this sunset after a summer thunderstorm at Highfield Circle looking toward King’s Dunes Course at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

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Nevin Hofing shows off his pulled pork and macaroni and cheese, which he prepared for a small private event Aug. 24 at Manatee Technical College.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2018
Pitmaster fires up smoke signals

Nevin Hofing's labor of love is smoked barbecue.

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  • August 23, 2018
Veterans honored in Lakewood Ranch

Innovative learning on the books in East County

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  • August 23, 2018
East County weather page photo: Aug. 23

Richard Bottorff photographed this bird sitting on a limb eating berries in the Rye Wilderness neighborhood.

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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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  • Pam Eubanks
  • 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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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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