PHOTO GALLERY: Egg Drop Parrish
March 31, 2012
Thousands of eggs fell from the sky much to the delight of hundreds of Manatee County children, as Woodland, The Community Church held its Egg Drop Parrish event March 31 at Buffalo Creek Park.
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Easter Eggstravaganza
March 31, 2012
Hundreds of Lakewood Ranch kids grabbed their baskets, donned their Easter best and hit the fields for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation's annual Easter Eggstravaganza March 31, at Greenbrook Adventure Park. In addition to the Easter egg hunt, the event featured, pony rides, a petting zoo, deejay, arts and crafts, and of course, photos with the Easter Bunny courtesy of the East County Observer.
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Community Church Eggolution
March 31, 2012
Hundreds of pint-sized hunters flocked to Bayside Community Church’s annual Eggolution Easter Egg Hunt March 31, at the softball fields at Lakewood Ranch High School. Following the hunt, families enjoyed a plethora of activities, including inflatable obstacle courses, a rock-climbing wall, bungee challenge and free hot dogs.
PHOTO GALLERY: Living Lord Lutheran Italian Dinner
March 28, 2012
Preschool students and their families and members of Living Lord Lutheran Church gathered together for an Italian dinner March 27. Guests enjoyed a spaghetti dinner, musical entertainment by the Braden River High orchestra’s Legacy Quintet and a children’s art display. The event served as a fundraiser for All God’s Children Preschool.
PHOTO GALLERY: Father/Daughter Dance
March 9, 2012
Fathers and daughters celebrated a special night together at a father/daughter dance March 9, at Bayside Community Church.
PHOTO GALLEY: Chabad Gala
March 1, 2012
Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch hosted its Annual Gala Cocktail Evening and Auction event Feb. 29, at the ballroom of the Polo Grill and Bar.
PHOTO GALLERY: Church Block Party
February 20, 2012
Current Community Church introduced itself to the community with a special Block Party event Feb. 19, at Summerfield Park.
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of the Angels' Fashion Show
February 13, 2012
Ladies of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church gathered Feb. 11, at the Polo Grill's Fete Ballroom for the "Hey, Look Us Over!" Fifth Annual Fashion Show, presented by the Saint Clare of Assisi Women's Guild.
PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Glendi
February 11, 2012
East County residents were transported to the Grecian isles Feb. 10, as St. Barbara’s Greek Orthodox Church hosted its annual Greek Glendi event. The festival runs through Feb. 12.
PHOTO GALLERY: Sisterhood Honors Luncheon
February 9, 2012
Ladies of Temple Emanu-El enjoyed an elegant and festive afternoon Feb. 5, as they participated in Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood's Honors Luncheon, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.
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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.
