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East County | Neighbors

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  • November 2, 2017
East County weather page photo: Nov. 2

Larry George captured the sunset from the new Fort Hamer Bridge.

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Scott Humston. Photo by Berkley Mason.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 2, 2017
He's definitely pro kids

Motivational speaker helps children overcome their own impediments.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dick Vitale takes a picture with cancer survivor Cole Eicher. (Courtesy image).
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 2, 2017
Vitale proves he's a difference maker (once again).

The ESPN personality was on hand for a cancer research fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Neighbors
Isabel Lund McCarthy. Photo by Berkley Mason.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch travel agency joins select group down under

Isabel Lund McCarthy represented Main Street Travel at a conference in Australia.

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  • Neighbors
Decorations chairwoman Diane Nelson and event chairwoman Elaine Shapiro are pleased with the turnout. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 30, 2017
Women's group hosts harvest-themed fundraiser

Sold-out event featured 30 vendors for holiday shopping.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2017
Benderson Park turns pink for fight against cancer

An estimated 20,000 people participated in the 2017 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2017
Headless horseman rides through Sarasota Polo Club

The Players Centre for Performing Arts presented 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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Doodle Bug makes its debut appearance at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Photo by Berkley Mason.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 25, 2017
Doodle Bug comes to Lakewood Ranch

The child care business will have a booth at Boo Fest.

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Regina Morris. Courtesy photo.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • October 25, 2017
East County marathoner goes the extra mile - literally

Regina Morris topped her age group in what turned out to be an elongated marathon.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 20, 2017
Lakewood Ranch celebrates life with Block Party, Club Day

Hundreds of visitors came to Main Street for music, socializing and information.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2017
East County weather page photo: Oct. 19

Breanna Howell captured this photo during an early morning bike ride on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

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Hayley Rio and Calen MacDonald. Courtesy photo. DO NOT USE
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 19, 2017
Southeast High School student honored for academic excellence

Calen MacDonald was one of four National Merit Scholar semifinalists from Manatee County.

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Benson with Marsha Panuce. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2017
Kissing booth helps raise money for ill dogs

Tips for Tails garnered more than $4,000 to benefit Donte's Den

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  • October 12, 2017
East County weather page photo: Oct. 12

Marianne Kutat spotted this heron while walking through Herons Nest in Lakewood Ranch.

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Andrea DeStefano and Kelly Granquist show off their Kindness Project rocks.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • October 6, 2017
Rock solid relationship

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