YEAR IN PICTURES: August, 2011

Country Club of Lakewood Ranch residents Bob and Karol Borkowski caught a glimpse of this precious fawn tucked into the base of a blooming plumbago. Published Aug. 25, 2011.

Carolos Manders loved dancing on stage during Sarasota Baptist Church's Vacation Bible School Aug. 8-12. Published Aug. 18, 2011.

Eva Rey started Aug. 1 as the executive director of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. Published Aug. 4, 2011.

Cody Demming was eager loved spending time on the Manatee River during Foundation for Dreams’ All Star-themed Dream Oaks Camp Aug. 1-5. Published Aug. 11, 2011.

Rodeo man and East County resident Hub Hubbell, at 93, soon will be immortalized in print. Retired Braden River Elementary School media specialist Judith Leipold is working on two books based on Hubbell’s life. Published Aug. 11, 2011.

Paige McElyea had a blast smashing grapes with her feet at The Lake Club Aug. 21. Published Aug. 25, 2011.

Alyssa Sparks, 4, and sister, Bryanna, 5, were among residents who honored Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II during a candlelight vigil Aug. 15. Lay, a Braden River High School graduate, was killed in an IED attack Aug. 11. Published Aug. 18, 2011.