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East County | Neighbors

East Manatee Rescue fireman Joe Griffith's before and after photos.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2013
Local firefighter finalist in weight-loss contest

Lakewood Ranch Business owner and East Manatee Rescue fireman Joe Griffith has dropped 50 pounds in 90 days.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
McNeal students launch toward success

Students from McNeal Elementary School took home bragging rights during a county-wide Technology Student Association catapult competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Take Stock race attracts 1,200 runners to Main Street

Take Stock in Children hosted its fourth annual Take Stock 5K and 10K runs Sunday, March 3, attracting more than 1,200 participants to Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Ranch photo club highlights talents

The Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club will be exhibiting more than 70 photographs taken by its members March 15 through April 24, at the Sarasota Senior Friendship Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cheeno arrives at the South Florida Museum from Lowry Park Zoo. Photo courtesy of the South Florida Museum.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Recovering manatees join Snooty

Two male manatees have joined Manatee County's famed manatee, Snooty, at the South Florida Museum.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
With 17 events, including wine dinners, a charity auction and hot-air balloon rides, a first glance at the itinerary can be overwhelming. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 13, 2013
Vino with a View: Florida Winefest and Auction

In its 23 years of existence, the Florida Winefest and Auction has carved its niche as the place to be to discover new wines from around the world, dine on gourmet dishes and help benefit children's charities in Sarasota.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 13, 2013
Meister of the skies

Balloon meister Bill Whidden is taking this year's Florida Wine and Balloon Festival to unparalleled heights.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident John Hanlon will showcase Gaelic football and hurling during this year’s Irish Celtic Festival.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2013
Lakewood Ranch ready to honor Irish culture

This year's Irish Celtic Festival will feature Gaelic football and hurling demonstrations, in addition to other festivities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gord Hunter always enjoyed exploring his grandparents’ farm as a child. For the last 44 years, he’s been involved in orienteering, a timed navigation sport involving only a compass and a map.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 13, 2013
Snowbird points to sport of orienteering

Gord Hunter, a 67-year-old retired gym teacher who spends his winters in East County, aims to put orienteering, a competitive, international navigation sport, on the map.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
In the highlight of his military career, John Zorack sat in the presidential reviewing stand with President Richard Nixon at Nixon's 1962 inauguration.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 13, 2013
Your Neighbor: John Zorack

John Zorack remembers everything so that his grandchildren never wonder, "What did Grandpa do?"

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County resident Richard Bottorff submitted this photo of a sunset at Jiggs Landing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Weather Photo: Benchmark View

East County resident Richard Bottorff submitted this photo of a sunset at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Janice Woods, Verla Heotis and Irene Ward promoted "Play for Pink" accessories.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale 'Play for Pink'

Nearly 90 golfers hit the greenways March 9, at the Rosedale Golf & Country Club, for the annual Play for P.I.N.K golf tournament and luncheon.

  • East County
  • News
Emilie Pinho walked with her son, Matthew.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: MS Walk

East County residents gathered to support friends with multiple sclerosis March 9, during the Walk MS on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Jackson Wolfe, Jeremiah Parker and James Ganey all are in second grade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Walk-a-Thon

Children at Gullett Elementary School walked for a cause March 8, helping the school's Parent Teacher Organization raise more than $17,000.

  • East County
  • News
Center for Building Hope outreach coordinator Dianne Whitten with center volunteer Sondra Biller and Nancy Aft, of Smile Smart Dental Center
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Spring Fling

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce welcomed members and guests to its annual Spring Fling Business Expo March 7, at its Lakewood Ranch campus.

  • East County
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