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East County | Neighbors

Lynn Flood, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this photo taken at a botanical garden in Palma Sola.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Oct. 15

Lynn Flood, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this photo taken at a botanical garden in Palma Sola.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jane and Bobby Weber toast to a fun afternoon.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 10, 2015
Nathan Benderson Park serves up bacon, brews and fun

Bear, Boats & Bacon returns for the fifth year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Doreen Steinhauser submitted this photo taken in Bradenton showing the colors of the Florida sky.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Oct. 8

Doreen Steinhauser submitted this photo taken in Bradenton showing the colors of the Florida sky.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jordan Blanton's shotgun shell flies after he shoots a clay.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 8, 2015
2015 Harvest Moon Classic fires off at Ancient Oak Gun Club

The four-day tournament began with the 100-bird preliminaries Thursday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Masengale said he used to care a lot about what other people thought; now, however, he's comfortable being himself.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 7, 2015
Mr. Crazy Pants: Bradenton resident promotes self-confidence with clothing

Three years ago, Gary Masengale got a leg up from a cotton candy-colored pair of pants and has continued his collection.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Hundreds of riders arrive on bicycles to a finishing party a Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 4, 2015
Team Tony Foundation's Cycle of Life event culminates at Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Bicycle riders participated in a 200-mile trek across the state.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Attendees pulled up a chair to listen to local bands while enjoying their brews.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 3, 2015
Music Compound hosts Beer, Bands and BBQ at Polo Grounds

Local vendors sold tasty treats and cold brews.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brittany Lush, Joan Bradley, Jina Crowder and Angela Black
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 3, 2015
Joan Bradley visits Crowder's Gifts & Gadgets

The store held its third fundraiser for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Barry Miller, of Bradenton, wonders which side is up in this photo he submitted, taken at Peridia Golf and Country Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Oct. 1

Barry Miller, of Bradenton, wonders which side is up in this photo he submitted, taken at Peridia Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dianne Ochiltree reads from It's a Seashell Day.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 30, 2015
Local author reads during Braden River Public Library's storytime

This week's theme was oceans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ashley and Mitch Teitelbaum take a photo of themselves to remember the moment.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 30, 2015
Haile Middle celebrates Dads Take Your Child to School Day

For the inaugural countywide event, the East County school offered breakfast for fathers and their children.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • September 28, 2015
Health and Wellness Expo celebrates the fun side of health

The Lakewood Ranch Medical Center held its annual Health & Wellness Expo on Saturday with vendors, children education and family fun activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 26, 2015
Mixon Fruit Farms Gets Crafty

Mixon Fruit Farms was filled with crafters on Sept. 26 at its monthly craft fair.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kalli Johnson, Jalyn Thompson, Cienna Davis and Mackenzie Brielmann sport similar knee-length dark dresses.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 26, 2015
Lakewood Ranch High celebrates homecoming

Lakewood Ranch High celebrates homecoming

  • East County
  • Schools
Scarlett and Hunter Handley share jokes during snack time.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 26, 2015
Freedom Elementary hosts Mother-Son Night

During the annual event, mothers and their sons competed against other families in rounds of Hungry Hippo, Tug of War and a three-legged race.

  • East County
  • Schools
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