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East County | Neighbors

One of the first editions of the East County Observer.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
East County Observer reflects on 15 years

At the prodding of an employee, Observer Media Group CEO Matt Walsh drove to East County to see what was happening away from Sarasota's sunny beaches. That was more than a decade ago. In fact, this month the East County Observer celebrates 15 years of reporting on the East County. Join us as we reflect on 15 years of our history.

  • East County
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Sebastiano
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Observer welcomes intern

The East County Observer recently welcomed Amanda Sebastiano to its team, as an intern.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Tabernacle School celebrates veterans

Students at The Tabernacle Christian School paid a special tribute to military veterans Nov. 11, as they enjoyed a special Veterans Day service.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
VFW raises funds for Community Haven

East County-based Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities received $11,500 for programming, thanks to VFW Post 3233.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photos courtesy of Mindy Towns/Mindytownsphotography.com. Debbie Coy keeps the crowd entertained with endless enthusiasm.
  • By Mindy Towns
  • November 13, 2013
Residents celebrate Nordstrom opening

About 600 people flocked to the Shoppes at University Town Center Shopping Center Nov. 7 for the much-anticipated opening of Nordstrom Rack.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
RUSSIA. Bruce and Wilma Nourie and Linda and Jim Crouse read their East County Observer in the Red Square during a cruise through Russia. The Red Square, located in central Moscow, is the official residence of the president of Russia.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

RUSSIA. Bruce and Wilma Nourie and Linda and Jim Crouse read their East County Observer in the Red Square during a cruise through Russia. The Red Square, located in central Moscow, is the official residence of the president of Russia.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rhys Miller and Gregg Fishel
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 13, 2013
The Good News: Fairy Tail Endings

Rhys Miller founded Fairy Tail Endings - a nonprofit organization that has formed partnerships with local veterinarians and service providers to help struggling families provide care for and maintain ownership of their pets.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Contest winners Lou and Sandi Bury with their Observer in Costa Maya, Mexico
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 13, 2013
2103 It's Read Everywhere contest winner announced

East County residents Lou and Sandi Bury won the grand prize in the 2013 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vincent Veneruso submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Weather: East County

Vincent Veneruso submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Octavio and Jessica Ortiz with Lisa and John Shepard
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Food & Wine Fest

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch welcomed hundreds of wine lovers to the Sarasota Polo Club Nov. 9, for the Suncoast Food and Wine Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Linda Bengston, Anita Didio and Raye Winthrop
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

Women at the Tara Golf and Country Club enjoyed lunch during the "Fall into Fashion" fashion show and luncheon Nov. 8.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Leftovers a sweet treat for troops

Creekwood Dental, located at 5210 Creekwood Blvd., Bradenton, is buying back candy at $1 per pound through Nov. 14.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Where's Waldo? In Lakewood Ranch

A Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident took a new spin on his name Oct. 31, when he sported familiar attire to work at Easter Seals in Sarasota and to his weekly Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club meeting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
More than 100 golfers turned out for the event, which raised more than $5,000 for local charities.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
ELKS raise $5,000 for charity

Members of the Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota ELKS organization took a swing for charity Oct. 26, as the group hosted a golf tournament at River Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Last chance to sip and savor

Only a few days remain to buy tickets for the Lakewood Ranch Rotary's annual Suncoast Food and Wine Fest, from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 9, at the Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Sarasota.

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