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East County | Neighbors

CEO Maribeth Phillips says Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee serves 96 agencies in the county. This year's Empty Bowls will be critical to support increased demand due to hurricanes.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 29, 2024
Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch will support hurricane relief

Meals on Wheels Plus' CEO Maribeth Phillips says hurricanes have increased the need.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Many bars and restaurants on Anna Maria Island were damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The Drift Inn sits empty on Oct. 27 as repairs are being done. A benefit concert will raise funds for service workers.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 28, 2024
Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks Manatee County to help service industry employees

Proceeds from the Nov. 15 concert will support service industry employees who have been displaced by the hurricanes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jacob Gallego, 4, is getting ready to "waddle" through the kids race with support from his mom, Lakewood Ranch's Cassie Gallego.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 26, 2024
More than 500 runners elect to support Boo Run in Lakewood Ranch

The annual event supports the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch and Another Day for Gray.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The SeaSucker VW draws a crowd at BooFest on Oct. 25.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 26, 2024
BooFest sends shivers through Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The annual Halloween celebration in Lakewood Ranch is a combination of scary and sweet.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Myakka City's 7-year-old Ryder Tripp and 1-year-old Rowan Tripp take a ride in the cow train.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 26, 2024
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival draws thousands to east Bradenton in final weekend

The pumpkin festival finishes another run of fun in East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Anthony Razzano, a motivational speaker, author and Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy parent, talks to students about overcoming adversity.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 23, 2024
Motivational speaker talks resiliency with Lakewood Ranch Prep students

After students face school threats and two hurricanes, Anthony Razzano shares his story of overcoming adversity.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tom Rokosz said the 1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport is considered a "muscle car."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 22, 2024
Lakewood Ranch resident adds muscle by buying an Impala

Tom Rokosz's classic muscle car is just one of many to be showcased at the Knights of Columbus Car Show and Cookout.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Enlightened Monkey Arts will provide a haunted tunnel at BooFest. The theme of the tunnel has yet to be determined.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 21, 2024
Lakewood Ranch's BooFest to add new features while supporting hurricane relief

New to BooFest this year is a haunted tunnel and more variety to its stage performances.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Morgan Bettes Angell carries donations to help those affected by Hurricane Milton to the Lakewood Ranch bus during Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 17, 2024
Lakewood Ranch collects supplies for those in need after Hurricane Milton

You can make donations to Hurricane victims on Sunday at the Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
  • October 17, 2024
Surgeon Shares Good News for GERD Sufferers

Samuel Yelverton, MD, board certified general surgeon at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center addresses questions related to a common digestive disorder.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Bradenton's Eryn Skage dresses as a witch to match their dog Rye, while Scott Skage dresses as a farmer to go with their dog Whiskey, who is dressed as a chicken. Whiskey loves chasing chickens while the witch fits Rye's personality, Scott Skage says.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 16, 2024
UTC's Barks and Boos brings fright and fun

Dog owners unleash their creativity on their dog's costumes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Grayson Tullio, Monika Oberer and Grayson's dog Panda head to the finish line of the 2022 Boo Run 5K. They dressed in a "Wizard of Oz" theme.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 16, 2024
Boo Run gives charities a boost

Race director has no fear Boo Run will continue to be successful in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Mia Womeldorph visits New York City to walk in New York Fashion Week.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 14, 2024
Lakewood Ranch 16-year-old walks the runway at New York Fashion Week

Central Park resident Mia Womeldorph walked for Willow Bean Studio and Kayzie Couture.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Drew Lalor, Selah Freedom Executive Director Stacey Efau, and Pamela Lalor say Fairways to Freedom at the Tara Golf and Country Club was a big boost in spreading awareness of the Selah Freedom mission.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 7, 2024
Fairways to Freedom takes a swing at sex trafficking awareness

The benefit golf tournament at Tara Golf and Country Club supports Selah Freedom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ovation's Liv Holden, Morgan Kessler, Emma Mandzik, Elizabeth Nieves, Gabriella Cruz and Kila Sons, play the six wives of Henry VIII, during the sixth anniversary of Karen Medford's Sirius Day Spa.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 6, 2024
Sirius Day Spa of Lakewood Ranch celebrates anniversary

Ovation School Of Musical Theatre provided the entertainment.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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