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East County | Neighbors

Debbie Andreacci and Beth Hocking. Photo by Liz Ramos.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2020
Million dollar effort for Peridia Golf and Country Club

Peridia Golf and Country Club residents collect almost two tons in food for Food Bank of Manatee.

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  • June 18, 2020
East County weather page photo: June 18

Gordon Silver captured these pileated woodpeckers guarding the nest along White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

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Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old Bella Bassett capped her art project with this message to her dad, Tony Bassett.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 15, 2020
Glad for dad in Lakewood Ranch

Kids honor dads with project at Lakewood Ranch's Let's Create Art.

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  • June 11, 2020
East County weather page photo: June 11

Richard Bottorff captured this photo of a soft shelled turtle peaking out of a Rye Wilderness pond.

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  • June 4, 2020
East County weather page photo: June 4

Gordon Silver captured this green anole seeking a bite to eat on his front porch in Del Webb.

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Maggie Sharrer. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 3, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High teacher gets her peers moving with challenge

Rowlett Middle Academy of Bradenton recognizes its students during celebration.

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  • May 28, 2020
East County weather page photo: May 28

Richard Bottorff captured this group of cormorants in a pond at Rye Wilderness.

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This Florida softshell turtle found itself crossing traffic on White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 27, 2020
Turtle tries the fast lane in Lakewood Ranch

Florida softshell turtle survives trip in the Lakewood Ranch fast lane.

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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nurse Danielle Ford accepts a cake from MTC. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 27, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nurses receive sweet gift

MTC shows its appreciation for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nurses with a sweet gift.

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  • May 21, 2020
East County weather page photo: May 21

Gordon Silver captured this alligator along the shoreline of a pond in Del Webb.

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Deputy Damon Ackerman. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 20, 2020
Stadium lights honor Manatee County high school seniors

High school seniors in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch honored with shining of stadium lights.

  • East County
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  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™
  • May 18, 2020
Time To Trade In Or Restore?

Time To Trade In Or Restore?

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  • May 14, 2020
East County weather page photo: May 14

Bill Turnbull captured these eagles on White Eagle Boulevard.

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Naomi Jones sent an inspiring message using an orange. Courtesy photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • May 12, 2020
ODA student delivers fruitful message in Lakewood Ranch

ODA student delivers message in Lakewood Ranch using an orange.

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  • By Maria F. Finazzo M.D.
  • May 11, 2020
The Doctors Became Patients of Covid-19

The Doctors Became Patients of Covid-19

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CEO Mike Bisaha says the new equipment will at least triple Big Top Brewing Co.'s beer production.
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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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Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Jason Huh has founded a few different companies, including Sodi Pop. Sodi Pop is now available in a healthy vending machine at the school for staff and students to enjoy.
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