Wine lovers enjoy festival
November 7, 2009
Wine lovers flocked to the Sarasota Polo Club Nov. 7 for the Eighth Annual Suncoast Food & Wine Fest.
Bashaw artists design Neal Christmas card
November 6, 2009
After an hour of intense judging, Neal Communities announced this year's winners of the "My Favorite Home Contest" Nov. 6 at Bashaw Elementary School.
Ghouls, goblins creep into Ranch Boo Fest
October 30, 2009
Hundreds of families crammed onto Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the annual Boo Fest Oct. 30. The Halloween event included performances, Halloween-inspired booths, a haunted walk and more.
Primrose presents costume parade
October 30, 2009
Superheroes, princesses, witches and cartoon characters invaded Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch for the school's annual Parade of Costumes Oct. 30. The preschoolers showed off their Halloween costumes a day early before enjoying class parties with their friends and family.
UPCC women enjoy fine dining
October 28, 2009
University Park Women's Club met at Lido Beach for a gourmet picnic Oct. 2. Jackie Harding conceived of the idea and did all the cooking for this fabulous meal. The weather was perfect, and the University Park women and their guests enjoyed a beautiful night on the beach.
Birth Announcements 10.29.09
October 28, 2009
The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy.
Ranch honors cancer survivors
October 24, 2009
East County residents celebrated cancer survivors and their families during the first Night of Pink & White Oct. 24 at the Fête Ballroom at The Polo Grill. Attendees donned pink and white as they enjoyed a Cinderella-style ball.
Harvest hosts kids' day at pumpkin patch
October 24, 2009
Harvest United Methodist Church held a special Kids Day at the Patch from 10 a.m. to noon, Oct. 24, during the church’s annual pumpkin patch event. Activities included face painting, games and time to hunt for the perfect pumpkin.
East County 'makes strides' against breast cancer
October 24, 2009
More than 4,500 people gathered at the Sarasota Polo grounds Saturday morning for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.
ODA celebrates 2009 Homecoming
October 23, 2009
Out-of-Door Academy students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni celebrated the school's Homecoming with a picnic before the Homecoming game Oct. 23 at Twin Lakes Park. The Thunder community showed its blue and white spirit as the home team defeated Bradenton Christian 17-7.
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20 Welcome Club of Sarasota/Manatee Luncheon
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Jun
28 Regatta Pointe Marina River Regatta 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Jul
4 July 4th Fireworks and Seafood All American Buffet at Riverhouse Reef & Grill
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Jul
10 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance June Networking Social
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Manatee students capture F1 in Schools championship
06/13/13
Four students recently returned to Manatee County with bragging rights. -
OBITUARY: Randy Hedrick
06/13/13
East County residents are mourning the loss of local businessman and friend, Randy Hedrick, who died suddenly Tuesday, June 4, of a heart attack. -
National Champs: Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team
06/12/13
The Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team won the gold medal June 7-9, at the 2013 USRowing Youth National Championships.
