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East County | Neighbors

McFate has been a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution since the 1970s.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 1, 2015
A patriotic perspective

East County resident Mary Lou McFate shows patriotism every day, not just Independence Day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home at 6927 Westchester Circle has six bedrooms, five and a half baths, a pool and 10,144 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 1, 2015
Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1.8 million

See a listing of home sales here.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 1, 2015
Community Haven rolls in Tootsie Roll dough

The Knights of Columbus Council No. 15332 donated proceeds to Lakewood Ranch-based Community Haven from its annual Tootsie Roll Drive, or Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities.

  • East County
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Emily Yu assists Eric and Adrienne Brady with their devices.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 1, 2015
UTC offers East County children windows to explore technology

The Hour of Code event, held at The Mall at University Town Center (UTC), offered a one-hour interactive forum to teach computer basics to youth ages 8 to 17.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dr. Cindy Hornback and Dr. Heather Crawford present the donation to Vanessa Morris(center), of Selah Freedom.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 1, 2015
Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness supports local nonprofit

East County-based holistic health center, Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness, donated more than $800 in June to Selah Freedom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 1, 2015
East County calendar for July 2 week

Find out what's happening in your neighborhood!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 1, 2015
Local Sons of the American Revolution chapter induct new member

Members must have ancestry tied to the Revolutionary War.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Scott Veix submitted this sunset photo, taken near Terra Ceia.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2015
East County photo contest winner: July 2

Scott Veix submitted this sunset photo, taken near Terra Ceia.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Annie Breitinger and Erin Boihem show their patriotic pride.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 26, 2015
Stars and Stripes fundraiser shows patriotic pride

Lakewood Ranch Giving Circle, Cheers for Charity, stepped in to serve up drinks as guest bartenders during its Stars and Stripes fundraiser at Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dr. Fred Smith and his wife, Barb, of 2nd Ann Rose, are geared up for the event, with their friend, Kevin Neurer, wine and bingo boards.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 26, 2015
San Marco Plaza shines for charity

Blingo Bingo, held at CHeers to Wine in San Marco Plaza in Lakewood Ranch, offered attendees wine and the chance to win jewelry from Park Lane, while also raising dollars for the MS Society.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2015
Campers bring Shrek's tale to life

Lakewood Ranch High School's annual Acting Up Performing Arts Camp ended June 25 with end-of-camp performances of "Shrek, Jr."

  • East County
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Molly Patton, 8, and Bobby Nelson, 9, race through the slip and slide.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 25, 2015
Bayside Community Church vacation Bible school dives into scripture

The East County church held its summer vacation Bible school this week with a "Big Top" theme.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Josiah Valdez crawls down an inflatable water slide.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 25, 2015
Kid's-A-Flame summer camp bursts into action

Christian Retreat, an East County church, hosted its 20th annual Kid's-A-Flame summer camp this week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home at 6827 Turnberry Isle Court has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and 2,474 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 24, 2015
Country Club Village home tops real-estate sales

A home on Turnberry Isle Court sold for $607,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 24, 2015
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix to propel into its 31st year

The annual grand prix is back with both new events and old traditions.

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