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Pierre Folliard and Linda Britt-Smith. Photo by Liz Ramos.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 13, 2021
Dressed tastefully for Oktoberfest in Lakewood Ranch

Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living celebrates Oktoberfest.

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  • By Florida Design Works
  • October 11, 2021
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  • October 7, 2021
East County weather page photo: October 7

Bonnie Ottaviani captured this photo of a morning rainbow in Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch.

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Kyly Hutson and Kelly Harmon. Photo by Liz Ramos.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 6, 2021
Played B-4, won again in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents enjoy a morning of bingo at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

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Elks Bob Erwin, Darrin Simone and Dan Tabor support Hooves with H.E.A.R.T. President Danielle Curtis and rider Frankie Pizzurro with their donations.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton Elks present donation to Hooves with H.E.A.R.T.

Elks Lodges donate $4,100 to nonprofit that helps children with special needs.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 4, 2021
Del Webb Women's Club hosts second annual Breast Cancer Walkathon in Lakewood Ranch

Dozens gather to support and honor breast cancer survivors and those with breast cancer.

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 2, 2021
Dragon boat racing roars again in Sarasota

More than 900 athletes descend upon Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park for national dragon boat event.

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Gordon Silver captured this pair of bald eagles sounding off along White Eagle Boulevard.
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  • September 30, 2021
East County weather page photo: September 30

Gordon Silver captured this pair of bald eagles sounding off along White Eagle Boulevard.

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  • September 23, 2021
East County weather page photo: September 23

Marvin Crepea captured this alligator sunbathing near a pond on Thornhill Court in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • By Badger Bob's Services
  • September 23, 2021
Let's Break the Ice

What causes your A/C to freeze up?

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  • September 21, 2021
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch raises money on the red carpet

Dozens gather to support the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch during Corks for Canines and Cats.

  • East County
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Greenbrook's Sheila White takes notes while learning about how to grow a garden in Florida.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 17, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' Intro to Gardening sprouts interest

Lakewood Ranch residents learn tips on how to grow a vegetable garden in Manatee County.

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  • September 16, 2021
East County weather page photo: September 16

Gordon Silver took a photo of this sandhill crane teaching her young colt to search for grubs along University Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 15, 2021
Armenian musicians perform for Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch

The performance taught rotary members about Armenian culture and history.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 15, 2021
Longboat Key, Lakewood Ranch businesses come together for East Meets West

Businesses met in the middle for an expo at the Robarts Arena.

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