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East County | Neighbors

John Higgins, of Bradenton, followed this woodpecker around a tree to catch a good photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 26, 2015
East County weather page photo: Nov. 26

John Higgins, of Bradenton, followed this woodpecker around a tree to catch a good photo.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Norah Organek, enjoys a big bite of turkey.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 25, 2015
Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch students feast on holiday favorites

Students enjoyed turkey, mashed potatoes and other Thanksgiving food during their feast Nov. 25.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Children of migrant workers received backpacks and other school supplies.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 24, 2015
Your Town

Gullett defeats McNeal in canned food drive; MTC donates school supplies to migrant children; Meals on Wheels PLUS seeks shoeboxes

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mike Otis, of Bradenton, shows off his 2013 Mustang GT California Special.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 23, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Main Street roars with Mustangs

Ponies Under the Palms featured a range of Mustang models and year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tai and Ava Cholakian, of Sarasota, go take a ride to the groves.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 22, 2015
Mixon Fruit Farms serves up harvest fun

Harvest Festival attendees enjoyed games and fun at annual Harvest Festival.

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  • Neighbors
John Smith submitted this photo of a snowy egret and its reflection as it glides inches above a lake in Bradenton.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2015
East County weather page photo: Nov. 19

John Smith submitted this photo of a snowy egret and its reflection as it glides inches above a lake in Bradenton.

  • East County
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Brando Cuyuch, Napier Hale, Destinee Guel and Araceli Cervantes show off their holiday-themed head wear.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 19, 2015
Bashaw Elementary serves up Thanksgiving meal

Students enjoyed ham, turkey and other holiday staples during a Thanksgiving Feast lunch Nov. 19.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mother-daughter duo Rosanne and Selina Ray toast to a good time.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 15, 2015
Sarasota Polo Club offers wine and dine options

Rotary Club of LWR hosted annual Suncoast Food & Wine Fest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cathy Rice and Judy Buonomano, of Bradenton, sample gumbo.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 15, 2015
Linger Lodge serves up gumbo goodness

The East County restaurant and campground hosted its annual Gumbo Cookoff and Bluegrass Festival.

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Cheryl Miller and Deborah Decker with Edward Jones watch over the ceramic bowls.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 13, 2015
Volunteers fill up empty bowls for Food Bank of Manatee

The organization held its annual fundraiser on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Mary Litle with Mary Maker Designs
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 13, 2015
Creative Arts Association beautifies Town Hall

The association held its 14th annual show.

  • East County
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Lesli Johnson, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this photo of an opossum with a baby on its head.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Nov. 12

Lesli Johnson, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this photo of an opossum with a baby on its head.

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Tara's Running Club tests out the new space.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 11, 2015
Your Town

Tara Runners' Club laps new track; ODA students host interactive story time; and Adams Family benefits from dinner sales.

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Val Clows, board member, Vikki Egan, president, and Heiki Caspry, events coordinator.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 8, 2015
Great Dane rescue hosts fundraiser

The nonprofit rescues Great Danes in Florida.

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  • Neighbors
Sandy Druist, Debbie Romano and Pat Veraszto with the GreyHawk Landing events group
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 8, 2015
GreyHawk hosts craft bazaar

The events planning group organized the event for the neighborhood.

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