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East County | Neighbors

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 18, 2013
All-women choir's performances are a lark

The University Park Women's Club Park Larks' performance season hits a high note as the group sings in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
Jen Blanco. Freshman Amad Brayboy is The Out-of-Door Academy's top scorer so far this season. He aspires to play basketball in college and in the NBA.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 18, 2013
Fresh force

The Out-of-Door Academy freshman Amad Brayboy is averaging 21.7 points per game in his first season with the Thunder.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo. Bobbi Ray Carter and Chris Kohatsu on set at the Home Shopping Network.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 18, 2013
Resident shines on national television network

University Park resident Chris Kohatsu's recipe for success is to follow her passion for cooking wherever it leads.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jim Lustgarten submitted this sunset photo, taken near University Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 18, 2013
Weather: East County

Jim Lustgarten submitted this sunset photo, taken near University Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 17, 2013
The Good News: Laurel Nokomis School

Inspired by their personal heroes, Laurel Nokomis reading ambassadors teach preschoolers what it takes to make a difference.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
David Manuel scored a pair of goals for the Ocala Polo Association.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Season Opener

Hundreds of local residents gathered at the Sarasota Polo Club for an exhibition match between Siaana and the Ocala Polo Association Dec. 15. The match served as the season opener for the 2013-14 season. Sianna defeated Ocala 8-7. James Miller and Josh Shelton each scored four goals apiece to lead the way for Siaana. Oliver Butterworth scored three goals to power Ocala. David Manuel and Murad Ishmael both added a pair of goals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fr. Frank Kirlangatis walks through the sanctuary as part of a procession around the church.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 16, 2013
St. Barbara celebrates church consecration

Members of St. Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church celebrated the consecration of the church's sanctuary with festivities Dec. 13 through Dec. 15.

  • East County
  • News
Mary and Joseph, portrayed by Emily Arakel and Joe Mascitto, welcome children to see the newborn child.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Living Nativity

Members of The Tabernacle church brought the story of Christmas to life this weekend with performances of "Living Nativity." Final shows are tonight at 7 and 8 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
Olga and John Kleis had their dance patterns in sync.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Golf & Country Club Holly Ball

Tara Golf & Country Club held its third annual Holly Ball, Dec. 14, as a way to ring in the holidays. Attendees danced to music by the Al Hixon Quintet and enjoyed food and drinks.

  • East County
  • News
Nancy Reichel attends with Normal Elley, who celebrated her 93rd birthday the day of the event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Women's Club Fashion Show

Members of the Palm-Aire Women's Club gathered Dec. 13, for a special "Canine Christmas" themed luncheon, at the Palm-Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Main Street celebrates the holiday season tonight at Holidays Around the Ranch.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 13, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Holidays Around the Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Main Street will transform tonight, Dec. 13, as Santa Claus arrives on a white, horse-drawn carriage, carolers sing holiday favorites, and a sugar cookie-making booth fill the downtown area for Holidays Around the Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Diane Shaw, Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club program chairwoman, poses with ice sculptures.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 11, 2013
Icy affair

Members and guests of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club ventured Dec. 4 to Orlando, to view holiday decorations at the Grand Floridian and to have lunch at Downtown Disney.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Nan Miller. Art Association of Palm-Aire co-presidents Sara Masciopinto and Mary Beth Grey enjoy the luncheon.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 11, 2013
Tall tales

The Play Readers of the Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild were in fine form as they entertained at the Art Association of Palm-Aire's opening winter luncheon with 'Fractured Fairy Tales.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. McNeal Elementary students Gavin Rieth, Supawadee Surattanont and Zac Bayor took home second-place awards.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 11, 2013
Catapulting into first place

Seven Manatee County elementary schools competed in the countywide Technology Student Association catapult competition Nov. 16, at Southeast High School. Students built the catapults on-site.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 11, 2013
Swinging silly

London Bay Homes recently hosted its inaugural Circus Sarasota Golf Tournament at The Founders Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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