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East County | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Dancing group to host fundraiser

Members of KC and the Sunshine Dancers, a group of Manatee County dancers ages 8 to 20, will show off their dancing skills in jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance from 7 to 9 p.m. May 28, as the group holds a show titled "Breaking Ground."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Mini Mustangs learn building skills

Students in Lakewood Ranch High School's Mini Mustangs pre-kindergarten program learned valuable construction and agricultural skills recently, while also making something special for their mothers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lois Kron, right, and her daughter, Cheryle. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Book Club bolsters Mother's Day treat

Members of the D.E.A.R.S. book club helped celebrate Mother's Day at the Windsor of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Sarasota Ballet visits McNeal

Students at the Sarasota Ballet School brought the ballet May 9, to McNeal Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rick Rogala survived 11 months as a prisoner of war in North Korea.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 22, 2013
Veteran regains love for country

Rick Rogala lost faith in his country as a prisoner of war in North Korea in 1968. Now, he cherishes his country.

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  • News
Steve Seto dances with his wife, Rose. File photo.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 22, 2013
Your Neighbor: Steve Seto

Steve Seto, a man who makes his living by selling barbecue propane tanks made of composite material across North America, could always sell himself as a dancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County resident Karen Rawlings submitted this photo of a sunset at Regatta Pointe Marina.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2013
Weather Photo: MARINA MAGIC

East County resident Karen Rawlings submitted this photo of a sunset at Regatta Pointe Marina.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Walkers started around 1 p.m. May 18.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life

East County residents rallied in the fight against cancer, as they participated in the Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life May 18 and May 19, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

  • East County
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Macy Duregger, Daniella Castrogiovanni and Rachel Levy checked out the auction items.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Nights

Nolan Middle School hosted its annual Nolan Nights fundraiser Saturday, May 18, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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ODA eighth-grader Jason Fineberg returns an interception 28 yards.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA at Northside Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy fell to Northside Christian 17-13 in its spring game May 17.

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Sen. Bill Galvano, center, brought out his family — William, wife Julie, Jacqueline and Michael.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Phil Galvano Classic

Education and golf enthusiasts joined forced May 17, as they hit the golf course for the Phil Galvano Golf Classic, at The Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Carlos Crawford edges past defense during a practice drill.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Pirate Bowl

Braden River High School hosted the fourth annual Pirate Bowl fundraiser May 17.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2013
Parrot Head party cancelled

The party, planned for Saturday in Esplanade in Lakewood Ranch, has been cancelled by organizers.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2013
Ranch rallies against cancer

East County residents will rally to fight cancer Saturday, May 18, as the American Cancer Society hosts its annual Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life event at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

  • East County
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Michelle, Cyndee and Melanie Vanderford. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2013
Barista pours on fun for daughters

State Road 70 Starbucks barista and East County resident Cyndee Vanderford showed her daughters the world of lattes and mochas for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day April 25.

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