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East County | Neighbors

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2016
Beer, Boats and Bacon festival crafts flavor, fun

The sixth annual event drew thousands of attendees to Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bruce Silverman captured this photo of a sunset over Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2016
East County weather page photo: Oct. 6

Bruce Silverman captured this photo of a sunset over Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2016
Tara Golf and Country Club members celebrate German culture

The club hosted an Oktoberfest event Oct. 1.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
New owners closed on the former Center for Building Hope property Sept. 15. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2016
Couple buys Center for Building Hope building

Manatee County Commission approves budget

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The east side of the home faces the bay and shows off the original Twitchell design. The strong lines of the Sarasota School capture the elegance of the master’s midcentury motifs. Note the two-story doors of steel and glass.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • September 15, 2016
Home of the Month: Masterpiece redefined

Ralph Twitchell’s last design gets a new life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bruce Silverman captured this shot of a baby turtle in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2016
East County weather page photo: Sept. 8

Bruce Silverman captured this shot of a baby turtle in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a curious lizard at Jiggs Landing.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2016
East County weather page photo: Sept. 1

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a curious lizard at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Authorities captured the suspect today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 30, 2016
Bradenton stabbing suspect arrested

Authorities arrested Hugo Orona for stabbing his roommate.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2016
GreyHawk youth dance the night away at social event.

Glitter tattos, karaoke highlight of event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2016
Warriors at Ranch helps veterans

Women veterans focus of fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cathy Duguay captured this cloudy morning sunrise in Braden Woods in Manatee County.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 25, 2016
East County weather page photo: August 25

Cathy Duguay captured this cloudy morning sunrise in Braden Woods in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ringling students painted fire hydrants and signs as part of the event. Photo by Cheryl Eason.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 24, 2016
Dog-gone hydrants on fire

Nate's Hydrants for Hounds fundraiser a success with help of Ringling art students.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sophia Masterson shines during a recent Young Artist Program performance through the annual Opera for Animals, Singing is Saving fundraiser at Palm Aire Country Club.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 24, 2016
Sophia sings

Lakewood High graduate studies a career that sounds great.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 20, 2016
Women celebrate voting rights

The Women's League of Voters hosted its annual Equity Day Luncheon today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This aerial shows Rye Road's intersection with State Road 64.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 20, 2016
Input sought for possible S.R. 64/Rye Road project

FDOT seeks public opinion before considering construction.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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