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East County | Neighbors

Monica Mingote submitted this photo, taken while walking her dog outside of her home at The Preserve at Tara Golf & Country Club.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 13, 2015
East County photo contest winner: May 14

East County photo contest winner: May 14

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bob Bolcik hasn’t had to make repairs on his solar pool heating system since it was installed eight years ago.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 13, 2015
Cost-saving solutions

Solar power can heat pools during the winter months and cut down on costs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 13, 2015
Dining for Women

East County resident Kay Yoder says the Dining for Women organization is the area’s best-kept secret.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ella Coppock and her mother, Adrienne, were among more than 100 families that enjoyed breakfast treats.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 13, 2015
If you give a mom a muffin …

Children at Kiddie Academy welcomed their moms — more than 100 total — to enjoy muffins and other breakfast items May 8, during the Muffins with Mom event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Six-year-old Isabella Andraed shows off her Egyptian-style paper necklace.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 8, 2015
Tara Elementary students showcase artwork

At A Knight for the Arts held May 7 at Tara Elementary School in East County, students showcased their artwork at the art show

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Melissa Perkins and Eric Peters take advantage of two photo opportunities.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 7, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance celebrates 10 years

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance celebrated its 10-year anniversary May 7, at the Silver Soiree, held at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2015
Braden River High students sing of Dr. Suess

Horton hears a Who and brings Dr. Seuss' tale to life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 7, 2015
How is your mom special?

Students at Phillippi Shores Elementary School and B.D. Gullett Elementary School wish their mothers' a happy Mother's Day.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2015
Special Delivery

Want to help feed the area’s needy?

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  • Neighbors
Ron Plank checks out the classic Chevy at Ed Tavern's car show.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 6, 2015
Classic cars cruise into Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Ed's Tavern sponsored a car show Wednesday, May 6, in the circle.

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The Chamber's luncheon was catered by Panera Bread.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 6, 2015
Manatee Chamber of Commerce members network at Power Luncheon

Representatives from 20 local companies met at the chamber headquarters Wednesday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Miranda Sisk reads her story, “Unexpected Friends,” to Dehron Pommells. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 6, 2015
Ranch seniors turn a new page with young readers

Lakewood Ranch High seniors teach elementary students the magic of reading during a storied event at Bashaw Elementary School.

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Lakewood Ranch High students serve faculty and guests dinner before the April 22 program begins. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2015
Comedic kudos

Live from Lakewood Ranch, it’s Wednesday night!

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2015
Goal-getters

Harvest United Church on Wednesday donated more than $45,000 to Imagine No Malaria.

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Courtesy photo Troop 764 co-leader Elly Barr and Girl Scout Megan Workman have fun at the event.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2015
Scouting out fun

Two hundred Girl Scouts from Lakewood Ranch recently hosted the 2015 International Day Festival in the Lakewood Ranch High School cafeteria.

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