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East County | Neighbors

Local owners Kevin and Jodi McGaharan and their daughter, Blaire Greene, united with Gigi Butler, in apron, the founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes, for the East County store’s grand opening Oct. 19.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 6, 2013
Doing Business: Gigi's Cupcakes

Gigi's Cupcakes bakes and sells fresh gourmet cupcakes every day.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

Voting is now over for the 2013 "It's Read Everywhere" contest. Check the Nov. 14 issue of the East County Observer to see who took home the first-place prize, and for instructions on how to submit entries for next year!

  • East County
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Joy Mahler and Gina Taylor of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 6, 2013
The Good News: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast is seeking good role models in its 100 Real Men Mentor campaign. Read more about it and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Charles Haeussner submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Weather: East County

Charles Haeussner submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Caleb, Cole, Leah, Lindsey and Calvin Canna all dressed to the ‘Wild West Fest’ theme of Tabernacle’s Night of Light Family Fall Fest.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Night of Light Family Fall Fest

Tabernacle Church held its annual Night of Light Family Fall Fest Thursday, Oct. 31.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pastor Brian Bagley-Bonner with Linda and Terry Theiss
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Trunk or Treat

Members of Faith United Church of Christ decorated the trunks of their cars and gave out candy Thursday, Oct. 31.

  • East County
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Kyree Clark and Carter Aufmuth
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Ministries Fall Festival

Families enjoyed the Woodland Ministries Fall Festival Thursday, Oct. 31, at Woodland Community Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lola Seelbach, Madison Huffman and Audrey Rowe
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose Parade of Costumes

Families gathered on the Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center playground to watch their children parade in costume for the 9th annual Primrose Parade of Costumes Thursday, Oct. 31.

  • East County
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Dan Stephens, pictured with his daughter, Summer, decorated his tailgate with an ocean theme.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Little Ranchers Trunk or Treat

Children in Lakewood Ranch Baptist's Little Ranchers program enjoyed a trunk-or-treating event Oct. 30.

  • East County
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Lisa Brooks' and Craig Jordan's class made sure to gather for a group photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sprouts Trunk or Treat

Sprouts Child Development Center at Harvest United Methodist Church hosted a Trunk or Treat event for students Oct. 30.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2013
Clock countdown

Daylight Saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 3, so you can catch up on your sleep.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2013
Sip and savor

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch is selling tickets for its annual Suncoast Food and Wine Festival, to be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Sarasota.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2013
Ballots ready! IRE contest continues

Voting for The Observer's 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest continues until midnight Thursday, Oct. 31.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2013
Riding high

Seventy-five people biked across the state Saturday, Oct. 5, to raise funds and awareness for the Team Tony Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Monica Rice and Bobbie Sparks clean up friend, Linda Pretyka.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pink Wig Party

River Club ladies celebrated breast cancer awareness month Oct. 28 at the Lakewood Ranch Hair Salon.

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