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East County | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2014
Women's Club names board

The Palm-Aire Women's Club named its 2014-2015 board of directors during its May meeting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ivonne Padilla and her daughters, Karina and Brithney, explored Selby Gardens for the first time Saturday, after receiving a free yearlong membership. Padilla looks forward to introducing her daughters to the beauty of nature.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 18, 2014
The Good News: Ivonne Padilla

Through a partnership with Girls Inc., Selby Gardens has awarded 20 families yearlong memberships to help instill a lifelong love of the outdoors in children.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jaide Brown
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 18, 2014
Kiddie Academy children play at Camp Adventure

Children seeking adventure are touring East County and Tampa Bay for the next two months.

  • East County
  • Schools
Dianna Staab submitted this sunrise photo, taken from her lanai in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2014
Weather: East County

Dianna Staab submitted this sunrise photo, taken from her lanai in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 16, 2014
Homeless man robbed

A homeless man was injured during a robbery Sunday.

  • East County
  • News
Myakka City resident Dixie Cline has been out to Ancient Oaks Gun Club several times since it opened.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Sporting Clays Fun Shoot

Nearly 120 Manatee Chamber of Commerce members put their shooting skills to the test during the organization's first Sporting Clays Fun Shoot June 13, at Ancient Oaks Gun Club. Participants attempted to hit 50 clay targets spread over three courses. Awards were presented to the top three teams as well as the highest individual shooter.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
District 73 Rep. Greg Steube speaks about I-75 and University Parkway construction plans.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Legislative Wrap Up and Luncheon

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted its quarterly Legislative Wrap-up and Luncheon, June 11, at the Polo Grill and Bar. Alliance members enjoyed lunch and listened to presentations by government officials, such as Rep. Greg Steube of District 73.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High graduate Theresa Novak receives the King O'Neal Scholar Award.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2014
Ranch graduate earns top honors

Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Theresa Novak earned special recognition during the University of South Florida's spring graduation ceremony.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joshua Packard and London Churs-Schiffer
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2014
Kids R Kids holds ceremonies

Last week, a total of 57 voluntary prekindergarten students at Kids R Kids graduated from the program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Carla Neirman, of Art Center Manatee, receives the check from Elaine Vaughn, with Creative Art Association
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2014
Art association gives for scholarships

Creative Art Association in Lakewood Ranch recently gave Art Center Manatee a check for $300.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Hannah Arduini shows off her wall of medals from science fairs, soccer, tae kwon do and other activities in which she is involved.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 11, 2014
Historical perspective

Hannah Arduini teams up with women suffragist advocate Alice Paul to compete in National History Day Competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Reagan Grace Dugger
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2014
East County births

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who recently celebrated the births of their new bundles of joy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jeannie Harvey submitted this sunrise photo, taken from her lanai in Waterlefe.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2014
Weather: East County

Jeannie Harvey submitted this sunrise photo, taken from her lanai in Waterlefe.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 11, 2014
The Good News: Sarasota Middle School

For Sarasota Middle School teachers and administration, STEMsmart award reflects everyday student engagement.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The United States’ Margaux Isaksen prepares for her final dual in the mixed relay round robin fencing event June 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final

Cup Final June 6 through June 8, in Sarasota. Athletes participated in five events, including fencing, swimming, horse riding, running and laser pistol shooting. Winners were crowned in women's, men's and mixed relay divisions.

  • Sarasota
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