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East County | Neighbors

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  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 15, 2018
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  • August 9, 2018
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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  • Pam Eubanks
  • 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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  • Amelia Hanks
  • 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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  • Pam Eubanks
  • 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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  • Observer Staff
  • 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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  • Pam Eubanks
  • 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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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 20, 2018
It's 'Game On!' at Bradenton church

Woodland Community Church hosts Vacation Bible School.

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  • July 19, 2018
East County weather page photo: July 19

William Marrone captured this sunset in Del Webb Lakewood Ranch.

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Cascades resident Bev Wiberg crochets a granny square afghan.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2018
Bradenton clinic knits community

Braden River Library hosts monthly Knitting Clinic.

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  • July 12, 2018
East County weather page photo: July 12

Jeannie Sparks photographed three sandhill cranes and a rainbow near Tara Golf and Country Club.

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Grayson Donath and Beau Petrilla. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 11, 2018
No Santa Claus at July 4 parade — but it was close

Vollmer earns 'Friend of Nursing' award

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  • July 5, 2018
East County weather page photo: July 5

Gordon Silver captured this sunset by a fountain while taking a bike ride through Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch.

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Geri Schwab tries on a new, healthy lipstick from the Lip Loft booth during Wine, Women and Wellness.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 3, 2018
A healthy mix during event at Palm Aire Country Club

Wine, Women and Wellness offers health tips at Palm Aire Country Club event.

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