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Scarlett and Hunter Handley share jokes during snack time.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 26, 2015
Freedom Elementary hosts Mother-Son Night

During the annual event, mothers and their sons competed against other families in rounds of Hungry Hippo, Tug of War and a three-legged race.

  • East County
  • Schools
Troy Mattes submitted this photo of an alligator at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Sept. 24

Troy Mattes submitted this photo of an alligator at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Highfield model features a large scale checkered design
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 23, 2015
East County models feature classic floor design

Neal Signature Homes is bringing back checkered flooring designs in bathrooms throughout East County.

  • East County
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Students wave their Picasso doves during the Monday morning assembly.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 21, 2015
Gullett Elementary celebrates International Day of Peace

Students delivered a program to their classmates for their annual peace pole dedication.

  • East County
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The 2-mile walk began at the GreyHawk Landing clubhouse.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 20, 2015
Fun walk colors GreyHawk pink for breast cancer awareness

Participants in the Rock-it for a Cure fundraising walk sported pink t-shirts.

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Braden River High School's dance, color guard and marching band perform during half time.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 18, 2015
Students fill Braden River High School field with school spirit

Braden River defeated Lakewood Ranch 41-0.

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Margo Diener, left, organized the walk with help from Peter and Sandy Gatti, right. Peter Gatti sponsored the walk with his business, rockitradioman.com.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 18, 2015
Weekend best bets: Lakewood Ranch, Braden River High football game, GreyHawk fun walk

Friday night football and a Saturday morning fundraiser will keep the East County community active this weekend.

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Sarasota photo contest winner: Sept. 17
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Sept. 17

Carla Laney, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this photo of a sunset at Bean Point on Anna Maria Island.

  • East County
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Guest speaker Rusty Coats talks about the future of media.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 17, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance convenes at Country Club

Rusty Coats, executive director of the Local Media Consortium, was the guest speaker.

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Back row: Andrew Nesto, Joe Mojica, Kenny Kirchoff and Dave Fox. Front row: Cathi Fox, Ada Mojica and Sigi Molingowski.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 16, 2015
Serving up fun

Rules and regulations aren't important in the Tara Preserve's water volleyball game. Its focus is on fun and friendship.

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New Sir Knights pose with San Damiano Assembly Color Guard Members.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 14, 2015
Knights' council members raise ranks

Blood drive remembers 9/11

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Eileen and Jerry Finehirsh enjoy time with friends.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 14, 2015
Temple Emanu-El celebrates Rosh Hashanah

To commemorate the start of the Jewish New Year, a Sarasota synagogue, Temple Emanu-El, enjoyed a luncheon at The Meadows Country Club.

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Hundreds charged through the Heart Walk heart to start the walk.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 12, 2015
Heart Walkers participate in fitness and philanthropy

The Sarasota Manatee American Heart Association walk raised more than $200,000 by Saturday.

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Teachers Susan Hagerman, first-grade, Pat Knowlton, art, and Deb Peterson, kindergarten, supervise the scoop station.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 12, 2015
Tara Elementary parents, students socialize over scoops

The Parent Teacher Organization hosted the annual Ice Cream Social Friday.

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Monica Mingote, of Bradenton, submitted this photo of a family of birds enjoying lunch at the Preserve Golf Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Sept. 10

Monica Mingote, of Bradenton, submitted this photo of a family of birds enjoying lunch at the Preserve Golf Club.

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