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East County | Neighbors

Don Olinger and Tracy Rhodes moved into their two-bedroom apartment in May with dogs Ralphie and Gary.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 22, 2015
Dogs help roommates see eye to eye

Don Olinger and Tracy Rhodes' service dogs guide them to independent living and a lasting friendship.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The exterior of the home at 5762 Carriage Drive is pristine—even the lawn has been kept up. Inside, however, fell into ruin.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 22, 2015
Nightmare on Carriage Drive

A Mote Ranch house is undergoing an extreme home makeover.

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  • Real Estate
Of the 65 Manatee Elementary students who participated, they voted the Cookies and Cream ice cream flavor as the most liked.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 22, 2015
East County school hosts taste test

Freedom Elementary teams up with RaceTrac to provide frozen yogurt for campers at Manatee Elementary.

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Marina and Bill Schmidt, owners of the Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch, received the President's Circle Award a few weeks ago.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 22, 2015
East County school receives leadership award

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch earned The President’s Circle Award at a national Kiddie Academy Conference.

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Lakewood Ranch resident Lynn Nagle Flood submitted this photo of a bird of paradise, taken at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 21, 2015
East County photo contest winner: July 23

Lakewood Ranch resident Lynn Nagle Flood submitted this photo of a bird of paradise, taken at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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Dana Laganella Gerling has owned a legal firm in Sarasota for eight years.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 21, 2015
East County lawyer receives elite reward

Dana Laganella Gerling, of Affordable Attorney, Gerling Law Group Chartered, has been selected to the 2015 Super Lawyers List.

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Kids practice ball handling during the morning basketball session.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 20, 2015
Kids warm up with Risen Savior's Mega Sports Camp

The East County Lutheran Church held its sports camp July 20-24.

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Five contestants battled it out for bragging rights, and $50.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 20, 2015
Hungry contestants devour hot dogs

Wolves Head Pizza and Wings held its first annual hot dog eating contest Saturday, July 18.

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Alexandra Jefferson, 3, plays in the water.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 18, 2015
Splash Shabbat soaks Central Park

Temple Emanu-El held its annual summer event in Lakewood Ranch

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Blake Bennett, Pine View School senior, tries to put intensity into his sound during a master class session.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 16, 2015
Fiati Five holds master class for local high school students

Braden River High School hosted the internationally-recognized wind quintet.

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Haile Middle student Hannah Arduini has a passion for history.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2015
Heritage Harbour history buff wins prize

Haile Middle eighth-grader Hannah Arduini received the Special Magna Carta Prize for her essay on Eleanor Roosevelt.

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Children feed Snooty in 1976 at the South Florida Museum.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2015
Snooty takes the record

Guinness World Records named South Florida Museum's resident manatee, Snooty, the oldest one in captivity.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2015
East County photo contest winner: July 16

James DeBlasio submitted this photo, taken during a storm in Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2015
Wolves Head launches eating contest

How many hot dogs can you eat?

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Lynn Barrie fills her plate with Louisiana-themed cuisine.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 12, 2015
East County serves up Cajun cuisine

The eighth annual Spyder Broussard Low Country, East County Fish Fry and Shrimp Boil offered attendees a night of Louisiana culture, July 11, at Polo Grill and Bar.

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