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Michelle Ragni's class of 3 and 4 year olds prepare for a breakfast feast.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All God's Children Mother's Day

Children at All God's Preschool at Living Lord Lutheran Church celebrated their mothers May 9, during special festivities at the school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Gumbo chefs wanted for contest

The Linger Lodge Restaurant is looking for chefs eager to step up to the pot to challenge its famous gumbo recipe, during the Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tess Koncick and Don Malawsky of University Park
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Temple celebrates holiday's end

Temple Emanu-El hosted an end-of-Passover dinner April 21.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Palm-Aire artists see art in machines

The Art Association of Palm-Aire recently toured the Da Vinci Machines Exhibit at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photos Former "American Idol" contestant Sam Woolf juggles his newfound stardom and time with his friends and family as he prepares for the show’s summer tour.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 7, 2014
Balancing Act

After being voted off 'American Idol,' Sam Woolf juggles his newfound celebrity status and his former life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Diane Maddaleno has been coming to the Meals on Wheels Plus Daybreak Adult Day Services for five years. Pictured with Chief Development Officer Kristen Theisen, Maddaleno says she enjoys the variety of activities and discussions the organization offers.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2014
The Good News: Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee strives to improve the lives of seniors in the area through both traditional meal delivery programs and supportive care-giving services.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Marilyn Kessler submitted this photo of cirrus clouds over Lorraine Road.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Weather: East County

Marilyn Kessler submitted this photo of cirrus clouds over Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lisa Hodo, Dan Gladding and Davida McDonald can’t wait for their food to arrive.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Power Connection Lunch

Members and prospective individuals who wanted to join the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, met for a lunch date and socializing May 7, at MacAllisters Grill & Tavern, 8110 Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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The Mall at University Town Center named Kimberly Dominguez, fourth from left, its marketing and sponsorship director.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 6, 2014
The Mall at University Town Center selects a marketing director

Lakewood Ranch resident and marketing executive Kimberly Dominguez named marketing and sponsorship director for The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
CONTRIBUTED Sam Woolf will appear on the "American Idol" finale May 19 and May 20.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 5, 2014
Sam Woolf makes talk show appearance, prepares for 'American Idol' finale

After his elimination from "American Idol" May 1, Braden River High student Sam Woolf appeared on "Live! With Kelly and Michael" May 5, and talks life after "Idol."

  • East County
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Students in Lakewood Ranch High School’s Lakewood Leaders club prepare for the birthday lap.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life

A rain delay didn't dampen the enthusiasm of participants in this year's Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life held May 4, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

  • East County
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Dawn Standifer and Dee Pelton watch the Parade of Champions demonstration.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SMART Derby Day

Supporters of Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy watched the Kentucky Derby May 3 during a Derby Day fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Matthew Cairo, Emily Bulfin, Amy Bulfin, Steven Estes and Nicholas Bartoszek
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Prom

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School enjoyed a "Great Gatsby" themed prom May 2, at the Sarasota Hyatt.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2014
East County preps for Kentucky Derby

East County preps for Kentucky Derby

  • East County
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Run for the Girls — Girls Inc. 5k serves as the annual graduation event for girls in third- through eighth-grades who participate in the Girls on the Run program.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 1, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Run for the Girls-Girls Inc. 5k

Girls Inc. will host a Run for the Girls 5k at 8 a.m., Saturday, May 3, at Nathan Benderson Park, 2500 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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