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Liz Ramos
November 25, 2022

Evangel Baptist Church brings Bethlehem to Lakewood Ranch

Church members create costumes and set pieces to show what Bethlehem was like at the time of Jesus' birth.

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By Jay Heater
November 23, 2022

Jiggs Landing of Bradenton plots the course of its concert series

The popular Manatee County park hosts live music Wednesday through Sundays.

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Opinion

By Liz Ramos
November 23, 2022

Magic of Mittens delivers gifts to hundreds of Manatee children

River Club's Beth Grogan and her elves delivered thousands of gifts to children in need.

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By Jay Heater
November 23, 2022

Dick Vitale talks turkey, lessons and love at Thanksgiving in Lakewood Ranch

The ESPN announcer gave thanks for those donating to the V Foundation, his long tenure at ESPN, his family and his 52-year love affair with his wife, Lorraine.

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Jay Heater
November 21, 2022

Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble begins its concert season

Peace Presbyterian will host the ensemble's Thanksgiving Concert on Nov. 27.

Arts + Culture

Ian Swaby
November 19, 2022

Waterlefe Fashion Show rocks the runway for Meals on Wheels Plus Manatee.

The show features clothing items from Eyecatcher by P.J's Boutique.

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Jay Heater
November 18, 2022

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance delivers its annual Sandies Award

Benderson Development's Julie Fanning earns the Volunteer of the Year award.

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Observer Staff
November 17, 2022

East County weather page photo: November 17

Valerie Voutsas captured this photo of a pond at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

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Eric Snider
November 17, 2022

Animals of all kinds take refuge in this Myakka City sanctuary

Dozens of unwanted and abandoned animals have found a safe haven at Farmhouse Animal & Nature Sanctuary in Myakka City.

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Heidi Kurpiela
November 17, 2022

Bello Nock hasn’t gotten to the top by accident

Still at the top of his game, hometown daredevil Bello Nock is leveraging his high hair and high jinx for a higher purpose.

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Neighbors

Spencer Fordin
November 17, 2022

Pet rat inspires tween's first published book of comics

Twelve-year-old Lily Wojtkowski’s whimsical book, "Pretzel Rat," was inspired by her pet rat, Pretzel.

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Eric Snider
November 17, 2022

Nonprofit engages kids by believing learning is anything but boring

Neirda Thompson-Pemberton started FUNducation to make S.T.E.A.M. education more accessible to school-age children.

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Business

Jay Heater
November 16, 2022

Mustangs on parade in Lakewood Ranch car show

The 30th annual Ponies Under the Palms fundraiser is set for Nov. 20 in Lakewood Ranch.

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Abby Weingarten
November 16, 2022

New app connects Ranchers to their favorite sports and each other

Chris and Jessi McComas of MVP Sports and Social are launching a new app connecting Lakewood Ranchers to all things sports and social.

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Sports

Mark Gordon
November 15, 2022

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund hires its first director

Adrienne Bookhamer, the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund’s first executive director, is excited about shining a light on the dozens of organizations helping regional residents.

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