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East County | Neighbors

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  • August 18, 2022
Add some flair to your footwear with these fabulous styles

Upgrade your kicks with these fashionable shoe options for men and women from Lakewood Ranch businesses.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2022
East County weather page photo: August 18

Frankie Greco captured this Monarch butterfly getting nectar in a yard at the Country Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joe Miller says he’s always felt he had an obligation to pass the music on. (Photo by Lori Sax)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • August 18, 2022
Joe Miller didn’t just create the band. He leads it, too.

Joe Miller, the founder of the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble, inherited his father’s love for music — and for passing it on.

  • Arts + Culture
Alex Benson (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 17, 2022
McNeal Elementary reveals mural for 'trust' theme

Alex Benson had students build trust — literally — in his mural on the Lakewood Ranch school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ted Lindenberg launched the Books for Kids initiative as part of the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch. (Photo by Lori Sax)
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • August 16, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Rotarians ensure every kid gets the chance to love reading

A retired educator who moved to Lakewood Ranch in 2010, Ted Lindenberg is a fervent advocator for childhood literacy — one book and one child at a time.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 14, 2022
Car enthusiasts pack Luxe Dream Garage groundbreaking in Lakewood Ranch

Sixty-five garage condos due in 2023 with another 64 in 2024.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 14, 2022
Sofia's opens as Mediterranean-themed restaurant in Lakewood Ranch

Invitation-only event Aug. 13 preps Chef Angelo DiFiore's business for Aug. 16 opening to general public.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
(Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Su Byron
  • August 13, 2022
How to spend a day in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place

The new 36-acre lakefront town center in east Sarasota County offers plenty to explore, discover — and taste.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2022
East County weather page photo: August 11

Gordon Silver captured this crow gathering up a snack in Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 10, 2022
Lakewood Ranch-area families say hello to a new school year

Braden River and Gilbert W. McNeal elementary schools are among those celebrating their opening days on Aug. 10.

  • East County
  • Schools
Duane Chapman introduces himself to the audience. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 9, 2022
'Dog the Bounty Hunter' talks fighting through adversity at The Source Church

TV personality Duane Chapman and his wife, Francie, shared their story at the East County church Aug. 7

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 6, 2022
Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch showcases talent

Shelly Bonet headlines at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2022
East County weather page photo: August 4

Darlene Edelman captured this photo of a magnolia flower in University Park.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2022
Purrfect and Wonder-Fur Pet Photo Contest Pictures

Have photos of your four-legged family members? We want to see them!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 31, 2022
Lakewood Ranch farmers market remains the hot ticket at Waterside Place

Those who attend say it has become a Lakewood Ranch "institution."

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  • Neighbors
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