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East County | Neighbors

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 16, 2016
Walkin' down Candy Cane Lane

Willis Elementary holiday show celebrates diversity.

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  • December 15, 2016
East County weather page photo: Dec. 15

Mary Tygh Parks captured this photo of a limpkin that was hanging out in Myakka River State Park.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 10, 2016
Christmas story comes to life

Night in Bethlehem event offers Night in Bethlehem celebrates Christmas story.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 10, 2016
Santa comes to town

Heritage Harbour event lets children feast on pancakes, Santa

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2016
Ranch theater students 'pop through the stages'

Lakewood Ranch High performance explores changes in pop culture through the decades.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2016
Evening in paradise; tropical night

The University Park event raised funds for Just for Girls Elementary.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2016
Fashion raises funds for YMCA

Lakewood Ranch YMCA instructors, among others, modeled clothing from local retailers for the event.

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  • November 17, 2016
East County weather page photo: Nov. 17

Catherine Smith captured this shot of pink sky at sunset at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

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Susan DeVictor captured this shot over a lake on a foggy morning in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • November 10, 2016
East County weather page photo: Nov. 10

Susan DeVictor captured this shot over a lake on a foggy morning in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • November 4, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Donna Frederick, Jeannie Sparks and Cecily Schneider have won the Observer's photo contest for October.

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  • November 3, 2016
East County weather page photo: Nov. 1

Roxana Walters captured this sunrise reflection on a cool, crisp morning at a pond in Summerfield in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2016
Halloween fun goes on parade

Kids enjoy trick or treating at Kiddie Academy.

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  • October 13, 2016
Creativity uncorked at Payton Wright Foundation event

Guests enjoyed wine and beer, food and art.

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Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of an osprey at Jiggs Landing.
  • By Meghan Sasser
  • October 13, 2016
East County weather page photo: Oct. 13

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of an osprey at Jiggs Landing.

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  • October 10, 2016
Authorities await toxicology results in DUI manslaughter case

Lakewood Ranch man Gregory Miller has been charged with DUI manslaughter.

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