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East County | Neighbors

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 17, 2015
Tara 'leis' on fun

Tara Elementary School families enjoyed a luau event tonight.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 17, 2015
Gators chomping with fun

Gullett Elementary School students today participated in the annual Chompy's Walk-a-thon fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gary Newcomer relaxes with his Observer overlooking Cooks Bay in Moorea, French Polynesia.
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • April 16, 2015
Take the Observer with you on your travels!

Upload your "It's Read Everywhere" photos!

  • Longboat Key
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Sturkey
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 15, 2015
Founding pastor dies after surgery

Dave Sturkey, who led Cornerstone of Lakewood Ranch for 18 years, died April 6, following a heart procedure.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2015
Riders fight diabetes

The American Diabetes Association hosted its Tour de Cure Lakewood Ranch Sunday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2015
Snow White tale comes to life

The School of Russian Ballet presented this famous German fairy tale.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 11, 2015
Women take up fun at Girl Scouts camp

About 60 women spent the day at Camp Honi Hanta.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Justin Beaudoin challenges his mother, Michelle, to an arcade game.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 10, 2015
Families bond over skating and games

Mothers and sons find fun together.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Friends Donald and Debbie Reaves, and Bill and Ronnie Lytle show support for the Sarasota chapter of the Sigma Pi Phi fraternity.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 10, 2015
Group shares interest in community service

Members of the Gamma XI Boulé chapter of Sigma Pi Phi dine, dance at 20th anniversary celebration

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Eight-year-old Meagan Butler poses while her friends whip around the jump rope.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 10, 2015
Jump, jump, jump!

William H. Bashaw Elementary students showcase their jumping rope skills

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 8, 2015
Who’s a good boy?

The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch has its first certified Canine Good Citizen: Magnum, a 3-year-old Catahoula Leopard mix.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 8, 2015
Bean counter

Christian Lewis, 6, walked away from Lakewood Ranch Community Activities’ annual EGGstravaganza Easter event March 28, with a trophy-sized container of deliciousness.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Twin Oaks Polo Club defeated the South Side club 8-7.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 6, 2015
Ten Oaks Polo Club defeats South Side 8-7 in Observer Group Cup

Jon Luke Beck, a Ten Oaks rider, won most valued player.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2015
Children harvest fun at egg hunt

Harvest United Methodist Church hosted an Easter Egg hunt today.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 3, 2015
ODA thunders at Spirit Day

Students enjoyed field games all day April 2 before releasing for spring break.

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