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East County | Neighbors

Tia Biribauer and her father, Richard, who was the DJ for the event, were one of the first dancers on the floor.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 2, 2015
GreyHawk Landing fathers lead daughters on dance floor

GreyHawk Landing fathers led their daughters on the dance floor May 2 at the community's clubhouse in Lakewood Ranch for the 2nd annual Father-Daughter Dance

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club members Wilma Nourie and Trish Newman show off their pink pride.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 2, 2015
Kentucky Derby gets SMART

The Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy offered horse riding demonstrations, dinner and a live auction May 2 at the 2nd annual Mint Juleps and Roses Party

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Carol Ritter shows off her Derby day hat.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 2, 2015
Center for Building Hope celebrates Derby day

Center for Building Hope celebrates the Kentucky Derby, May 2, at its East County facility in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Claudiu Retean, 36, focuses on smacking the ball during match No. 1 of the Pros versus Prodigies event.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 2, 2015
Take Stock in Children Tennis Festival draws crowds

Manatee County celebrates Take Stock in Children May 2, at the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center, tennis, tennis festival, Tennis Festival, Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center, Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Zoey Kollet, 4, dances with her sister, Cora, who is a year and a half old.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 1, 2015
Lakewood Ranch residents mingle on Main Street

People brought chairs to watch live music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ken and Kathy Richmond took their Sarasota Observer along to Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Australia.
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • April 29, 2015
"It's Read Everywhere" contest marks start of incredible journey

Attention, globe trotters: You have five months left to submit your photos for the 2015 ‘It’s Read Everywhere’ contest.

  • East County
  • News
Post Cmdr. Dave Daily with Alexis Yawn and Ben Martin and Post Trustee Gill Ruderman. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2015
VFW post recognizes youth

Braden River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12055 has been busy doling out awards to East County students.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2015
Robot wars

During the 2015 VEX Robotics World Championships, held April 14 through April 18 in Louisville, Ky., East County students showcased their love of robots while taking home top honors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2015
'Gatsby' inspires ODA prom

The Out-of-Door Academy held prom Saturday, at The Lake Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Laurie Coleman focuses on sautéing shrimp for her tablemates.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 26, 2015
It's OK to play with your food

Lakewood Ranch YMCA hosts a night of culinary chaos, as attendees cook up their own food at the annual Interactive Dinner.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Susan Traynor loves to dance, especially with friends, such as Keri Milder.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 26, 2015
Attendees sparkle at prom

Volunteers offer dinner and dancing at the 'Night with the Stars Special Needs Prom.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 25, 2015
Ranch residents relay for life

Premier Sports Campus today hosted the Relay for Life Lakewood Ranch .

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 25, 2015
Bluegrass, gumbo headline festival

Linger Lodge Restaurant hosted her bluegrass festival today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 25, 2015
Ranch residents embrace health, wellness

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center today hosted a health and wellness expo.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Zak Barnes, Sarah Davis, Christian Berendes, Marianna Haluska and Zach Berendes
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 25, 2015
Cardinal Mooney hosts masquerade prom

Elegance was the key for the masquerade theme for the Cardinal Mooney Catholic School prom Saturday night at the Lakewood Ranch Polo Grill.

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