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Katie Ciemniecki
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2013
Lakewood senior honored at 4-H event

Katie Ciemniecki, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, recently attended the Florida 4-H State Congress, at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2013
Help keep our eyes on health

The East County Observer is busy preparing for its September special section of Health Matters.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bayside Community Church staff and members prayed the gifts will make it to Zimbabwe as the boxes take a three-month journey across land and ocean. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 21, 2013
Bayside Community Church packs gifts for Zimbabwe

This month, church staff and members packed boxes with gifts to be delivered to two schools in Zimbabwe, where items will arrive in December.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rendering of design changes to the main dining area
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2013
Polo Grill plans renovations

Renovations soon will begin on the Polo Grill and Bar restaurant, which will stay open throughout the remodeling process.

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Ingrid Johns submitted this photo of a blue heron enjoying the shade. It was taken near River Heritage Boulevard in Bradenton.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2013
Weather photo: East County

Ingrid Johns submitted this photo of a blue heron enjoying the shade. It was taken near River Heritage Boulevard in Bradenton.

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Micaela Castro, 7, dances as a puppy named Nugget.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 101 Dalmatians

East County children brought to life the adventures of Walt Disney's "One Hundred and One Dalmatians" Aug. 16, with a special dance performance, at Jump Dance Co.

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Venice High senior Shawna Sims represented the Sarasota Crew at the 2013 World Rowing Junior Championships.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 16, 2013
Crew rower wins silver medal

Sarasota Crew rower Shawna Sims won a silver medal for Team USA in the 4X at the Jr. World Championships Aug. 10 in Lithuania.

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Sen. Nancy Detert walks with Gov. Rick Scott at Nathan Benderson Park, as he tours the facility and watches the 2013 USRowing Masters National Championships being held there.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2013
Governor tours rowing facility

Gov. Rick Scott today visited Nathan Benderson Park as the venue welcomed rowers for the 2013 USRowing Masters National Championships, which run through Aug. 18.

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Three weeks ago, Bayside Church staff gave its members containers to fill with $15 worth of goods and school supplies. The churchgoers stuffed boxes full of those containers into a truck bound for Zimbabwe Tuesday.ÂÂ
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 14, 2013
Bayside packs gifts for Zimbabwe

Bayside Community Church staff and members packed boxes Tuesday to send to schools in Zimbabwe.

  • East County
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The 5,295-square-foot home on Leafwing Drive sold for $1.3 million.ÂÂ
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 14, 2013
Premier Sotheby's records milestone sale

A home in Hi Hat Ranch sold for $1.3 million.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2013
Stick a fork in it!

The American Cancer Society is inviting East County residents to eat out for a cause. The organization will host its first Stick a Fork in Cancer restaurant dining fundraiser Aug. 25.

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Members of The Food Bank of Manatee team are Kenny Doran, Morgan Gallian, Jerry Gironda, Joe Stoddard, Haskell Gates, Suzie Doran and Brian Bjork.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2013
Oncologists hit the court for charity

On July 20, 21st Century Oncology Radiation Therapy Services hosted its second annual charity volleyball tournament, which raised more than $500 for The Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2013
Faith family honors new royal addition

Faith United Church of Christ held an English tea and baby shower Aug. 3, in honor of the newest member of the British royal family.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Braden River High varsity cheerleading team dresses in character for a Miss USA Pageant at the home of one of the cheerleaders.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 14, 2013
Cheerful Home

With no funding to travel, the Braden River High School varsity cheerleading team held a three-day home camp, during which the team learned new tricks and built trust.

  • East County
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Members of Boy Scout Troop 181 are pictured during a cookout and awards ceremony in 2002.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2013
Trio honored with Eagle Scout ceremony

The accomplishments of three members of Boy Scout Troop 181 were celebrated Aug. 12 with a Court of Honor ceremony.

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