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East County | Neighbors

Nigel Judd submitted this sunrise photo, taken in at County Club East in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2013
Weather: East County

Nigel Judd submitted this sunrise photo, taken in at County Club East in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Karen DeRitter at Brides Against Breast Cancer
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 8, 2013
The Good News: Karen DeRitter

Karen DeRitter is a bridal consultant at Brides Against Breast Cancer. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Alyssa Hamende and Sophia D’Orazio
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Clean slate

East County Girl Scout Troop 574 took part in the 2013 International Coastal Cleanup.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bill Zero, potentate of Sahib Shrine, Gus Andreon, and Sahib Shriner Bingo Unit Chairman Jack Ivins. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Birthday boy

Gus Andreon celebrated his 102nd birthday with a party the Sahib Shriner Bingo Unit threw for him Sept. 24.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kathy Bixler’s Stamper’s Cove opens Saturday, Oct. 5.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 2, 2013
DOING BUSINESS: Stamper's Cove

The story of Stamper's Cove, a new craft store in Lakewood Ranch, is best told through the two black tables tucked deep inside it.

  • East County
  • News
Stacy White submitted this sunset photo, taken in Greenbrook after an evening rainfall.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Weather photo: East County

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dominic Arthur Goodin
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
East County Births

The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last issue of each month. To have your listing included, please email your information to Managing Editor Pam Eubanks, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Amanda Simon of Pineview School
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 1, 2013
The Good News: Amanda Simon of Pine View School

Amanda Simon is a fourth grade teacher at Pine View School. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken at Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2013
OBSERVER WEATHER: East County

Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken at Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Adler McNesby, 5, waits to catch a wave.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Hang Ten for Autism

The Center for Autism and Research Education or C.A.R.E gave autistic children a surfing experience Saturday, Sept. 21, on Siesta Key beach to provide them with a multi-sensory experience. This is the fourth year of the Hang Ten for Autism Surf Event.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Ray Pilon and Ed Brodsky
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Reception Honoring Representative Ray Pilon

Supporters gathered for a special reception honoring Representative Ray Pilon Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • Sarasota
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Becky Stoll and Sally Schoeffel
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 18, 2013
Our town: Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nurses participate in global mision

Becky Stoll and Sally Schoeffel, both registered nurses at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, recently returned from two weeks participating in the Timmy Global Health Medical Brigade to Ecuador.Â

  • East County
  • News
Community Haven Chairman Ted Bogusz, President and CEO Marla Doss and Tom Rees help cut the ribbon.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 18, 2013
Our town: Community Haven celebrates new school

ommunity Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities Inc. celebrated the reopening of the remodeled Selby Day School with a ribbon cutting Monday, Sept. 16.

  • East County
  • News
Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Lee F. Kichen
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 18, 2013
Our town: East County resident honored

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Lee F. Kichen was given a surprise recognition at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance luncheon honoring veterans and 9/11 victims last Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
Luis de Jesus, of Pincher’s Crab Shack, prepares ribs for the crowd at last year’s cook-off. Pincher’s won the coveted "People's Choice" title. File photo
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 18, 2013
Barbecue cook-off heats up Main Street

The competition is heating up for the fifth annual Main Street Restaurant BBQ Cook-off Saturday, Sept. 21, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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