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East County | Neighbors

Jim and Jackie Sleter stand in front of their newly installed roof. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 17, 2022
Veteran in River Isles gifted a free roof

East County veteran receives support from local business and the VFW to get a new roof.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County's Meghan Rumbaugh participates in a group exercise class in May 2020.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • February 17, 2022
Working It Out

The struggling Manatee Family YMCA is now under the umbrella of the larger YMCA of Southwest Florida.

  • LWR Life
Board member Bryan Boudreaux and board President David Finkare part of the team that facilitates the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund’s philanthropic giving. (Photos by Lori Sax)
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • February 17, 2022
Charity Snapshot: Two Decades of Giving

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, founded by John Clarke in the community’s early days, enters a new chapter.

  • LWR Life
Lakewood Ranch resident Liz Cole has been immersed in arts and art education throughout her career. (Photo by Lori Sax )
    By
  • Guest Author
  • February 17, 2022
Class Act: Sharing the Joy of Learning in the Arts

A talented artist developed an early childhood program for the Toledo Museum of Art, which remains a cornerstone of the museum’s education division.

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Su Byron
  • February 17, 2022
Digital Photography Club members capture the world frame by frame

The art of photography is still worth mastering. And the Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club can help you do just that.

  • LWR Life
Ringling College student Zaine Lodhi visits one of his preferred hangouts in downtown Sarasoata, Project Coffee
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 14, 2022
Ringling College student describes his journey toward major illustrators award

According to Ringling College student Zaine Lodhi, the secret in his success is imagination, talent, and just plain hard work.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
International circus star Bello Nock performs a daredevil stunt in the Wheel of Destiny.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 12, 2022
Circus Sarasota returns to Nathan Benderson Park

People pack the big top to watch Circus Sarasota at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 12, 2022
Willis Elementary fathers and daughters have a magical night in Lakewood Ranch

Enchanted Ball in Lakewood Ranch provides magical moments for fathers and daughters.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Craig Pittman signs books for the crowd at the Waterlefe Golf & River Club.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 10, 2022
Literary Society of Waterlefe's annual luncheon helps open a new chapter in literacy education

The Literacy Society of Waterlefe hosted its 13th annual luncheon with guest speaker Craig Pittman.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2022
East County weather page photo: February 10

Gordon Silver captured this gecko sunbathing on a palm tree in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Carol and Ed Bernard
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 10, 2022
Love stories reign in Lakewood Ranch

Valentines tell their own love stories during Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Mike Fetchko has been the driving force behind the Bradenton Area River Regatta, Manatee County's biggest one-day event.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 9, 2022
Lakewood Ranch man helps make the Bradenton Area River Regatta the area's premier event

Lakewood Ranch's Mike Fetchko is the driving force behind the Bradenton Area River Regatta.

  • East County
  • News
Palm Aire Women's Club member Lesa Hartigan walks the runaway during the Mission Possible fashion show.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 6, 2022
Fashion mission accomplished at Palm Aire Country Club in Sarasota

The Palm Aire Women's Club of Sarasota shows its style with fashion fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Father John Bociu stands in front of the icons at the entrance to the altar at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 5, 2022
Greek Festival in Sarasota puts Byzantine-style art on display with church tour

Festival offers chance to view Byzantine-style with a tour of the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church of Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
American alligators have a crucial role in keeping wetland habitats healthy, and alter habitats in ways that benefit other species. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • February 4, 2022
American alligators keep Myakka's wetlands healthy

Deep Hole at Myakka's Wilderness Preserve is an important dry season refuge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Mill Creek's Ilana Simone, who performs as Ilana Armida, has returned to her roots after living in Los Angeles to pursue her musical career.
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