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East County | Neighbors

  • By Badger Bob's Services Team
  • May 27, 2021
Let’s Get SEER-ious

Understanding the SEER rating for your A/C

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Ashley Moody and Rick Wells. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 26, 2021
Attorney general presents award to Manatee County Sheriff's Office

Florida attorney general presents Back the Blue Award to Manatee County Sheriff's Office

  • East County
  • Neighbors
U.S. Army and Vietnam War veteran Herman Martinez plays the drums while on stage with Bradenton-based band Whiskey Blind. Martinez founded the Del Webb Association of Veterans and Military Supporters.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 24, 2021
Rockin' concert honors vets

Lakewood Ranch Tribute to Heroes Concert commemorates Memorial Day and honors veterans.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2021
East County weather page photo: May 20

Suzanne Kelly captured this photo of white pelicans in a pond in Summerfield Bluffs in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lori Abramson and Melissa Sinkler. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 19, 2021
Eastern Manatee County women find network of support

Eastern Manatee County women find network of support

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rosedale's Kathi Skelton and Deb Kehoe led an effort that raised $132,905 to benefit Homes for Our Troops in 2021.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 19, 2021
Mission to help vets continues in Bradenton at Rosedale despite pandemic

Despite cancellation of the Rosedale Golf Classic, the event still raises $132,905 for Homes for Our Troops.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 17, 2021
Prom prevails for Lakewood Ranch seniors

After the Lakewood Ranch High prom was cancelled, a private one was organized to replace it.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Melissa Leduc
  • May 13, 2021
East County weather page photo: May 13

Gordon Silver captured this photo of a great blue heron eating a snake in Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mike Wood, Ann Fleury, Faust Delazzer, Meghan Sagalski and Jeff Simmons. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 12, 2021
Slime adds up for math teacher in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High School teachers get slimed for the senior class.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Florida Design Works Marketing Team
  • May 10, 2021
Giving New Definition to Classic Tile Design

The Florida Design Works team loves to show homeowners how using white tile, flooring and countertops can make any room an instant classic.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 7, 2021
The 16th annual Dick Vitale Gala returns to Ritz Carlton, Sarasota

The annual event was held May 7 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2021
East County weather page photo: May 6

Karen Kern captured this tree frog on a bird of paradise in Greyhawk Landing in East County.

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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 5, 2021
Trade show forges alliances

Trade show becomes largest Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance event during pandemic

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Brody Winch. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 5, 2021
Students enjoy box of quackers in east Bradenton

Tara Elementary School class cares for and learns about ducklings.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2021
East County weather page photo: April 29

Gordon Silver captured this pelican having a bass lunch along White Eagle Boulevard.

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