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East County | Neighbors

Second-grader Samantha Berry jumps as high as she can.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 18, 2016
Bashaw Elementary students jump, jump, jump

The school raised $5,800 at its annual Jump for Fun fundraiser March 18.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Scott Veix, of Bradenton, captured this shot of a baby alligator hiding in water plants looking for lunch at Jiggs Landing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2016
East County weather page photo: March 17

Scott Veix, of Bradenton, captured this shot of a baby alligator hiding in water plants looking for lunch at Jiggs Landing.

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Nolan students snacked on chocolate cream, apple, cherry and other types of pies.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 14, 2016
East County middle school students play with Pi

To celebrate Pi Day, math classes at Braden River and Nolan middle schools ate pie and completed Pi lessons March 14.

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Student Government Association members Emily McNulty, Kennedy Hunter, Meagan Gigliotti and Sarah Crawford show off their shirts for the event.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 11, 2016
BRHS bans together to raise money for the Carrier family

The school hosted a Lip Sync Battle, which benefited Band Director Kendall Carrier and his family.

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Heather, Carli and Sara Kasten and Lora Miller with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 10, 2016
Cystic Fibrosis luncheon celebrates hope

The fundraiser event was held at University Park Country Club.

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Monica Mingote submitted this photo of a pelican swallowing a big fish in a lake at Tara Golf & Country Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2016
East County weather page photo: March 10

Monica Mingote submitted this photo of a pelican swallowing a big fish in a lake at Tara Golf & Country Club.

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Sydney Hetterich is trading her junior year at Lakewood Ranch High for a year in Germany, where she will attend school through Bradenton Rotary Club's youth exchange program.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch student says hallo new world

Fifteen-year-old earns year-long trip to Germany through exchange program.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2016
Tara women spring into fashion

A fashion show at Tara Golf and Country Club showcased designs from Hearts Desire Boutique.

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John Barnott hones in on his target.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 4, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance shoot out for socialization

The organization held its second annual clay shoot Friday.

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Dawn Mishler, event planner, Maribeth Phillips, Food Bank CEO, and Cindy Sloan, Vice President of the Food Bank
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 3, 2016
Girls glam up for Baby Love Fashion Show

The Food Bank of Manatee County benefitted from the Lilly Pulitzer fundraiser.

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Susan DeVictor, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this photo of the sun rising over Lake Summerfield.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2016
East County weather page photo: March 3

Susan DeVictor, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this photo of the sun rising over Lake Summerfield.

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Bernie Farber turned 102 last week. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 2, 2016
Your Town

Bernie Farber celebrates 102nd birthday; MTC hosts SkillsUSA; and Leap Year baby celebrates first birthday

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Asian Women's Club of Lakewood Ranch members Dr. Caring Santos, Tina Harrison, Tina Oakes, Vicky Imperial-Hubert, Maria Cora Gaffar, Teresa Haddock and Lilly Chaddha show off their formal wear.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 27, 2016
Asian Women's Club of Lakewood Ranch celebrates heritage

The club hosted its annual Orchid Ball Feb. 27.

  • East County
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Michael Johnson of Lakewood Ranch baits a hook with a worm.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 27, 2016
Fishing for fun

Lakewood Ranch hosts annual youth fishing tournament.

  • East County
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Adrienne, Laura, Michael and Eric Brady and Toby of Lakewood Ranch
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 27, 2016
Pups run in Doggies for Duchenne 5K

People and canines participated in the race Saturday morning.

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