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East County

The Sarasota Scottish Country Dancers performed during the event.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2010
Scottish traditions abound on Main

Hundreds of East County residents flocked to Main Street in Lakewood Ranch for the St. Andrews Scottish Festival Dec. 4. During the event, which is designed to bring awareness to Scottish traditions while raising funds for pediatric brain cancer, guests enjoyed performances by country music star David Nail, the Sarasota Scottish Country Dancers and the Jacobites Pipe & Drum Band, among others. Other festivities included face painting and other activities for children, Scottish beer samplings and a haggis-hurling competition, among others.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Six-year-old Peter Sziaglyi had a blast playing the carnival-style games.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2010
Bashaw students enjoy holiday fun

Bashaw Elementary School students enjoyed some holiday fun during the school's holiday festival Dec. 4. Students and their families enjoyed bounce houses, face painting, carnival-style games, refreshments and a performance by the Bashaw chorus, among other activities.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lori Anderson, Mary Fiorini, Annie Skokos, Michelle Skokos and Jacquie Pfeiffer
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2010
Christ Presbyterian rings in holiday season

Members of Christ Presbyterian Church rang in the holiday season during the church's Festival and International Bazaar of Hope Dec. 4. Guests enjoyed live entertainment, a picnic-style lunch and baked goods, bounce houses and a silent auction, among other activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Angeli Lucernas brought her 9-month-old daughter Maia Juan to see Santa for the first time.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2010
Santa Claus stops in Stoneybrook

Dozens of children and their families enjoyed a special visit from Santa Claus during Stoneybrook's Breakfast with Santa Dec. 4. Children enjoyed a hearty breakfast, holiday crafts and storytime before taking a seat on Santa's knee and sharing their wish lists.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Zachary Zimmer, who plays Jim Hill, complains about having to work in the summer heat.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2010
Ranch thespians debut 'Somewhere, Nowhere'

Lakewood Ranch High School students hit the stage Thursday night, debuting the play "Somewhere, Nowhere." Another performance will be offered tonight at 7 p.m., in the school's auditorium.

  • East County
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Melina Cuffaro says she enjoys playwright Lindsay Price's writing style.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Lakewood Ranch

Canadian playwright Lindsay Price visited Lakewood Ranch High School this week, holding playwriting workshops with theater students and working with actors in her play "Somewhere, Nowhere," which debuts at 7 p.m. tonight.

  • East County
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Justin Novak and Taylor Lewis made sure to get a picture with Judah Maccabee portrayed by Landon Heitner.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2010
Chabad celebrates Chanukah

The Chabad of Bradenton ushered in the start of Chanukah with a special Menorah lighting ceremony Dec. 1 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Attendees enjoyed traditional Jewish foods, face painting, music and even a chance to visit Judah Maccabee.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 1, 2010
Mustangs blank Pirates

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team defeated Braden River 3-0 in a Class 4A-District 10 contest Nov. 30.

  • East County
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One grateful family will be getting a custom holiday card from East County preschooler Lily Schlosberg this year.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Temple kids donate time, gifts

Children from Temple Emanu-El's Tot Shabbat who teamed up with Jewish Family & Children's Service to wrap gifts and design holiday cards for families in need.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Peace church hosts food drive

Peace Presbyterian Church members collected more than 1,000 pounds of food during its fall food drive for the Manatee Food Bank.

  • East County
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Neal Communities' David Hunihan, Whitney Ellis and Pat Neal are eager to start home sales in the community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2010
Partnership spurs Ranch's Miramar

Hoffman Development Group and Neal Communities have joined forces to finish building out Miramar.

  • East County
  • News
Stein Mart held a grand opening Nov. 10 at its new East County location in University Town Center.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2010
Benderson plazas prep for holidays

The East County-based development company celebrated recently the opening of several new stores, including anchors Petco and Stein Mart.

  • East County
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The East County Observer 10U softball team finished the season with a 9-5-1 record and advanced to the league championship Nov. 20.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 1, 2010
Observer team finishes strong

After losing its first four games, The East County Observer 10U softball team advanced to the league championship game Nov. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sean Brady was named ODA's new boys basketball coach at the end of the summer.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 1, 2010
Thunder welcomes new coaches

Sean Brady and Mike Riley will lead ODA's boys and girls basketball squads this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tyler Schroer will play lacrosse for the University of Detroit.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 1, 2010
Athletes ink college choices

Lakewood Ranch's Tyler Schroer and Ashley Reid and Braden River's Kristin Swindell signed national letters-of-intent.

  • East County
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