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East County | Neighbors

If you encounter American alligators on the move, please give them plenty of space and allow them proceed at their own pace.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • April 14, 2023
Alligators are on the move, in search of wet habitats

Staying a safe distance from these vital members of Florida’s wetland ecosystems will help keep all involved out of harm's way.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Danielle Craig, the managing partner and general manager of Capital Grille, and server Adam Pratt offered tenderloin sliders that were an absolute hit.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 12, 2023
Nathan Benderson Park offers taste of the future with Mote event

Seasonal Tastings raises awareness of the Science Education Aquarium, which is scheduled to open in late 2024 in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Arbor Grande's Elizabeth Henderson, who is the founder of the Little Free Library Club, Country Club East's Arielle Monserez and her 4-year-old daughter Millie Monserez and Tampa's Katerina Farese cut the ribbon on the library in April. It burned in the pavilion fire.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 12, 2023
Lakewood Ranch's Little Free Library club writes its first chapter

The new club delivers books at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Reese Gurski, Isabella Arteaga and Alice Barr, who are members of Girl Scout Troop 701, create blankets out of chip bags to donate to those who are homeless to earn their Silver Award.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 11, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Girl Scout troop members earn their Silver Awards

The girls made blankets out of chip bags and cat scratchers from cookie cases.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Guests have the opportunity to meet characters related to the prom's theme. This year, guests will meet Beast, Mrs. Potts and other "Beauty and the Beast" characters.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 9, 2023
Night with the Stars Prom to return to Bradenton for those with disabilities

After a three-year absence due to the pandemic, the prom is back at Woodland Community Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Career soldier Christopher Blauvelt is dropped off during a procession to honor him before the Rosedale Golf Classic.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 7, 2023
Rosedale golf tournament helps buy homes for severely injured veterans

Career soldier Christopher Blauvelt is the latest to benefit from an adaptive home through Homes for Our Troops.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library
  • April 5, 2023
Libraries are for Everyone!

A new library is coming to Lakewood Ranch!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Canada's Colleen Loach wanted to make a big splash in the event but failed to finish in the top three with Golden Eye.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 1, 2023
TerraNova Equestrian Center hosts top cross country field in eventing

The new equestrian center in Myakka hosts its Spring Event featuring cross country on Saturday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Myakka City's Riley Smith, who is 5, runs as fast as he can to collect eggs April 1, 2023, at EGGstravaganza.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 1, 2023
Families enjoy annual EGGstravaganza at Waterside Park in Lakewood Ranch

Children have different strategies when it comes to trying to collect the most eggs in the annual Lakewood Ranch egg hunt.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Jill Wellinger works the packed crowd at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club during the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch's Divas and Dogs fundraiser March 31.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 1, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Country Club hosts fashionable fundraiser

Divas and Dogs packed the house and raised funds for the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • By One Park Sarasota
  • March 29, 2023
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One Park is committed to delivering a best-in-class lifestyle to Downtown Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
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Del Webb's Rich Greenberg speaks on National Vietnam War Veterans Day during a special ceremony in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 29, 2023
Soldiers' memories flood back on National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Del Webb's Association of Veterans and Military Supporters hosted a special event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Easter bunny will make a grand entrance as he did at EGGstravaganza in 2022.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 29, 2023
EGGstravaganza to return to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's biggest egg hunt will have thousands of eggs for children to gather on April 1.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Women discuss Too Young to Wed, an organization dedicated to ending child marriage globally, during a Potlucks for a Purpose meeting.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 28, 2023
Lakewood Ranch woman forms new chapter of Together Women Rise

Potlucks for a Purpose brings women together to learn about gender inequality.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee board members line up for a photo at the start of the program.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 26, 2023
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee brings Hollywood theme to annual fundraiser

Guests embraced the spotlight during the fundraiser at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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