E A ST COUNTY
Observer
Health Matters JUNE 2018
Observer
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Lakewood Ranch’s weekly newspaper since 1998
Before deciding when, where and how to play ul this summer, be mindf of that thing that drew us all to the Suncoast. PROTECT YOURSELF A few easy steps can save misery.
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS Get fit and have fun this summer.
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PICTURE OF HEALTH Like the sun? Pay attention to your skin.
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YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
Kayleigh Omang
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FREE THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018
VOLUME 20, NO. 31
YOUR TOWN
Polo Club sells New owners say the facility will stay polo-centric and expand with other equine sports. SEE PAGE 3
Courtesy photo
Welcome home Dad U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Grant Bolin knew exactly what he wanted to do during his two-week leave from deployment in South Korea. Upon his return June 13, he headed straight to The Learning Experience in Lakewood Ranch and surprised his daughters, 5-year-old Audrey and 3-year-old Madison (above with their dad), with a hug. “The excitement was overwhelming,” Bolin said.
What a Knight Lakewood Ranch couple earns Knights of Columbus award. SEE PAGE 8
Jay Heater
Lakewood Ranch’s Regina and John Joly say “the more we give, the more we get.”
A+E 30 years of laughs INSIDE
Amelia Hanks
A future showman? Three-year-old Pierson Malandra’s favorite movie is “The Greatest Showman,” the story of P.T. Barnum building the Barnum and Bailey Circus in the late 19th century. “We’ve watched it a hundred times,” said Pierson’s grandfather, George Barbaresi (above with Pierson). Pierson, who lives in Myakka City, dressed up as his favorite character, P.T. Barnum, to attend The Mall at UTC’s Summer Fun Club June 14.
Pam Eubanks
Government goes east Services hub envisioned for Lakewood Ranch. SEE PAGE 5