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East County | Neighbors

The Rev. Daniel P. Smith
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch pastor dies

The Rev. Daniel Smith, of Our Lady of the Angels church, died suddenly.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 17, 2016
VBS sparks interest in science

Cornerstone's Vacation Bible School reels in fun with science.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 17, 2016
Kids on quest at VBS

Living Lord Lutheran hosted a 'Cave Quest' themed camp this week.

  • East County
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Jordan Cangro, playing Mss Hannigan, Yaira Spears, playing Annie, and Abbi Clark, playing the Ward, act out a scene from Annie, Jr.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 16, 2016
Thespians act up at Lakewood Ranch High School

The high school theater department hosts its summer acting camp.

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Roxana Walters found this snake looking for a spot to hide during stormy weather in Summerfield in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2016
East County weather page photo: June 16

Roxana Walters found this snake looking for a spot to hide during stormy weather in Summerfield in Lakewood Ranch.

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Michael Koski teaches students about x-rays.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 15, 2016
High school students digest science at LECOM

LECOM holds its summer Medical Science Academy.

  • East County
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Sixth-grade teacher, David Barcena, guidance counselor Lannette Gillen and consumer science teacher Jill Bergeron are in the 25-year club. All of them have been with the school since it opened.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 15, 2016
Great way to spend a quarter

Braden River Middle School celebrates 25 years of teaching.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a bee getting ready to land on a flower in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2016
East County weather page photo: June 9

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a bee getting ready to land on a flower in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Cody Morrison
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2016
Armed robbery suspect hospitalized

Cody Morrison, 29, shot himself after firing on police Tuesday.

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Cows stand patiently while they are mechanically milked.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 4, 2016
Dakin Dairy attendees see spots

The dairy farm held its fourth annual dairy festival.

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The events group had 18 toppings for people to chose from and purchased nine gallons of ice cream for the event.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
GreyHawk Landing residents get a sweet treat

The events group organized an ice cream social.

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Jennifer Kovatch captured this close-up of a small alligator in the pond behind her home in Greenbrook Trails.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
East County weather page photo: June 2

Jennifer Kovatch captured this close-up of a small alligator in the pond behind her home in Greenbrook Trails.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Jeannie Sparks, Ricky Perrone and Donna Harrison have won the Observer's photo contest for May.

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Children touted balloons during the celebration.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 26, 2016
Lag Ba'Omer lights up Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch

The community celebrated the Jewish holiday with displays of fire.

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Lynn Flood submitted this photo of a squabble over a tree branch in Lakewood Ranch’s Greenbrook Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 26, 2016
East County weather page photo: May 26

Lynn Flood submitted this photo of a squabble over a tree branch in Lakewood Ranch’s Greenbrook Park.

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