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East County

    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Doug Lehrian

Lakewood Ranch resident Doug Lehrian has been a lifelong fan of chocolate and even spent 31 years working for Hershey's.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Maranna Chupp, Linda Lencke and Mickey Wineinger
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

Women of the Tara community gathered March 9, at the Tara Golf & Country Club, for the "Stepping into Spring with Irene's" fashion show event.

  • East County
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Willis A. Smith employees enjoyed the afternoon together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis A. Smith 40th Anniversary

Willis A. Smith Construction celebrated its 40th anniversary March 9 with a kick-off party for its subcontractors.

  • East County
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The Girls Inc. of Sarasota make a special cameo appearance in today's daily headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 12, 2012
March 12: Daily Headlines Video

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Guests enjoyed watching the Inter-Circuit Championship 12 Goal Finals.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Polo

Guests at the Sarasota Polo Club March 11 enjoyed the beautiful weather as they watched the U.S. Polo Association's Inter-Circuit Championship 12 Goal Finals.

  • East County
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Sean McCutcheon and Jennifer Houghtaling and Sweetie the pit bull enjoyed the event.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ponies for Pups

East County residents spend the afternoon alongside their four-legged friends during the Third Annual Ponies for Pups March 10 at the Sarasota Polo Club. During the event, which benefited Honor Animal Rescue, guests enjoyed lunch, tailgating, a silent auction, polo match and more.

  • East County
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Marilyn Geller and Bonnie Earle were eager to hit the golf course.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Rally for the Cure

More than 100 ladies in the Rosedale Community gathered March 10, at the Rosedale Golf & Country Club, for Rosedale's annual Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament and Luncheon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Delaney and Brent Wernsing
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Father/Daughter Dance

Fathers and daughters celebrated a special night together at a father/daughter dance March 9, at Bayside Community Church.

  • East County
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Join Jessica Luck as she reads today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 9, 2012
March 9: Daily Headlines Video

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Tara Elementary School Principal Dr. Linda Fouse dressed up like a leprechaun this morning and welcomed students to school from a rooftop as a reward to students for raising more than $1,000 for children with muscular dystrophy.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Top of the Morning!

Tara Elementary School Principal Dr. Linda Fouse dressed up like a leprechaun this morning and welcomed students to school from a rooftop as a reward to students for raising more than $1,000 for children with muscular dystrophy.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2012
SCORES: ODA baseball tops Cardinal Mooney

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated Cardinal Mooney 8-1 March 6.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2012
SCORES: Lady Pirates swing past Lady Seminoles

The Braden River High girls tennis team defeated Southeast 5-2 March 6.

  • East County
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Mariah Diaz had a blast.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2012
Gullett students earn sponge war

Students at Gullett Elementary School on Thursday threw wet sponges at their teachers.

  • East County
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Ron Griffin checked out flooring made of coconut shown by Montgomery's Carpet Plus designer Lynn Johnson and manager George Garmon.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Spring Fling

Lakewood Ranch residents and business professionals gathered March 8 at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce's McClure Center in Lakewood Ranch for the organizations Spring Fling Business Expo.

  • East County
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Attornies Mark Nelson, Morgan Bentley and Stephen Walker came out to show their support for Circuit Judge, 12th Judicial Circuit candidate John Lakin, second from right.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: John Lakin Reception

Friends and colleagues showed their support for Circuit Judge, 12th Judicial Circuit candidate John Lakin during a special reception March 7 Gold Coast Eagle Distributing in Lakewood Ranch.

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