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East County | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2013
Our Town: 'Principal' enjoys family time, work

Braden River Elementary School fifth-grader Cassie Lloyd capped out her elementary school days June 5, as Principal for the Day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kim Reed with Trinity Ridenour. Courtesy Photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2013
Our Town: Kids R Kids bids farewell to 'upperclassmen'

Pre-kindergarten children at Kids R Kids in Lakewood Ranch, recently celebrated their transition to kindergarten.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2013
Our Town: Kindergartners earn pizza party

Gullett Elementary School teacher Jacqueline Stark challenged her class of new readers to complete 200 Accelerated Reader tests with passing scores.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rep. Greg Steube, who often smokes pork for his wife, helped host Lori Halbert cook pork-heavy “cowboy food” for a taped episode of season three of a political cooking show set to air in September on Sun Sports.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 19, 2013
Political cooking show makes stop at the Ranch

Rep. Greg Steube was one of three local politicians to discuss politics while testing their culinary skills last week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Savannah Eby, Lauren Kennedy
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 19, 2013
Interns delve into ministry opportunity

Lakewood Ranch's Lauren Kennedy and fellow intern Savannah Eby, both 20, this summer are learning about youth and children's ministry, at Harvest United Methodist Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County resident Lisa Leatt submitted this photo of a double rainbow in Greenbrook.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2013
Weather Photo: RAINBOW REFLECTIONS

East County resident Lisa Leatt submitted this photo of a double rainbow in Greenbrook.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Booker Middle School eighth-grader Deric DuBose dribbles the ball down the lane.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS Boys Basketball Camp

More than 50 boys, ranging in age from fifth through ninth grade, hit the court for Cardinal Mooney High's annual boys basketball camp June 18. The camp began June 17 and runs through June 20. Over the course of the four-day camp, participants learned the basic fundamentals that are essential to the game of basketball. Players focused on shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork, concepts of teamwork and defense while improving their overall basketball IQ.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
FC Sarasota U13 midfielder Emily Brusco works on her footwork during a trapping drill.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS Soccer Camp

Cardinal Mooney High hosted its annual Summer Soccer Camp June 17-20. Cougars boys soccer head coach and Men's Premier Soccer Team player Sebastian Marin led the camp for youths ranging in age from fifth through ninth grade. Participants focused on individual skills, tactics, field presence and team play through one-on-one coaching.

  • East County
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The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will discuss red-light cameras at 11 a.m. June 18.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 17, 2013
Three more Manatee County intersections to get red-light cameras

At the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, officials will announce the activation of red-light cameras at three intersections, including State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2013
Manatee students capture F1 in Schools championship

Four students recently returned to Manatee County with bragging rights.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Eileen and Randy Hedrick. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2013
OBITUARY: Randy Hedrick

East County residents are mourning the loss of local businessman and friend, Randy Hedrick, who died suddenly Tuesday, June 4, of a heart attack.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kylie Birch and Sierra Parsons both love history. The girls hope to attend a leadership conference in July, in Washington, D.C.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 12, 2013
Student leaders head to Capitol

East County's Kylie Birch and Sierra Parsons hope to attend a leadership conference in D.C.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 12, 2013
Nolan artists' third mural promotes healthy eating

Nolan Middle School's Fine Arts Club for Talented Students (FACTS) completed its third mural - a painting in the school's cafeteria that promotes healthy eating.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 12, 2013
Your Neighbor: Linda Suereth

Retired elementary school teacher Linda Suereth used to lead classrooms of children from varied backgrounds; many of them came from broken homes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team won the club’s first national gold medal, during the USRowing Youth National Championships. It placed second last year. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 12, 2013
National Champs: Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team

The Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team won the gold medal June 7-9, at the 2013 USRowing Youth National Championships.

  • East County
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