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East County | Neighbors

Cody Morrison
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2016
Armed robbery suspect hospitalized

Cody Morrison, 29, shot himself after firing on police Tuesday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cows stand patiently while they are mechanically milked.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 4, 2016
Dakin Dairy attendees see spots

The dairy farm held its fourth annual dairy festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The events group had 18 toppings for people to chose from and purchased nine gallons of ice cream for the event.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
GreyHawk Landing residents get a sweet treat

The events group organized an ice cream social.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Kovatch captured this close-up of a small alligator in the pond behind her home in Greenbrook Trails.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
East County weather page photo: June 2

Jennifer Kovatch captured this close-up of a small alligator in the pond behind her home in Greenbrook Trails.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Jeannie Sparks, Ricky Perrone and Donna Harrison have won the Observer's photo contest for May.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Children touted balloons during the celebration.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 26, 2016
Lag Ba'Omer lights up Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch

The community celebrated the Jewish holiday with displays of fire.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lynn Flood submitted this photo of a squabble over a tree branch in Lakewood Ranch’s Greenbrook Park.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 26, 2016
East County weather page photo: May 26

Lynn Flood submitted this photo of a squabble over a tree branch in Lakewood Ranch’s Greenbrook Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2016
Insanely fun run a success

Hundreds run in inflatable obstacle course.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Molly the Norfolk terrier and Phryne the great dane play together.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 21, 2016
Pups play at doggie day

Southwest Florida Great Dane Rescue holds educational day for dog owners.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bruce Silverman submitted this photo of an owl in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2016
East County weather page photo: May 19

Bruce Silverman submitted this photo of an owl in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Contractors start setting auger-cast piles to form the sound wall barrier on the west side of Interstate 75, just north of Fruitville.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 19, 2016
Sound wall goes up

The project is part of the diverging diamond project at University Parkway and I-75.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 17, 2016
It's all about the weather

Fun rains down at Freedom musical

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jeannie Sparks submitted this shot of a wood duck she photographed in the Braden River near Jiggs Landing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 13, 2016
East County weather page photo: May 12

Jeannie Sparks submitted this shot of a wood duck she photographed in the Braden River near Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 13, 2016
Galvano touts 'greatest tournament on earth'

Circus Arts Conservatory helps the Phil Galvano Golf Classic turn 20.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Braden River Middle School team performed a routine to Beyonce's Rule the World.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 12, 2016
Girls rule at Let's Dance recital

Tara and Braden River dance students teamed up to perform routines.

  • East County
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