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Tracy Turnblad and her best friend Penny Pingleton, played by Gabby Maraia and Julia Bellanger, watch television.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Hairspray

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy are performing the Broadway musical " Hairspray" this weekend. The last performance is 7 p.m. March 23.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bryce Gill joined his mom, Ashley, and brother, Clayton, 6, for his first game of bingo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Bingo

A cafeteria full of mothers and sons itched in their seats to shout "Bingo" March 22, during Braden River Elementary School's Mother/Son Bingo Night.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 21, 2013
Crew wins gold in dual meet

The Sarasota Crew won 11 gold medals in a dual meet with Plant High School March 16, at Haney Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 20, 2013
Leno delivers award to Gold Coast Eagle Distributing

Longboat Key resident John Saputo's Gold Coast Eagle Distributing was among 15 out of 675 distributors to receive the award.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2013
Nolan Middle embarks on new BYOD program

As eighth-grade student Javaire Perry sits in Carrie Rainwater's science class, he pulls out his iPod and begins navigating the screen.

  • East County
  • News
Payton Aaron couldn't contain his enthusiasm as he raced down the first base line.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2013
Fulfilling lifelong dreams

More than 100 children and adults welcomed the start of the 2013 spring season during the Miracle League of Manasota's opening day.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2013
Wildcat surges past Tito's

Wildcat defeated Tito's 9-5 to win the MGA Insurance Group Cup March 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
Seventy-three-year-old John Grey has carved hundreds of creations from the garage of his Palm-Aire home.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 20, 2013
Your Neighbor: John Grey

It didn't take much for John Grey to become a carver. In 1999, he drove past a sign highlighting the World Carving Headquarters in Parkersburg, W.Va. Grey exited the roadway, bought $850 worth of tools, and the 73-year-old retired State Farm worker has been carving ever since.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Diane Bartoszek of Myakka City submitted this photo of the sunrise prior to the Take Stock in Children 5K race March 3, near Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2013
Weather Photo: RISING TO THE OCCASION

Diane Bartoszek of Myakka City submitted this photo of the sunrise prior to the Take Stock in Children 5K race March 3, near Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Payton Aaron couldn’t contain his enthusiasm has he raced down the first base line.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Miracle League of Manasota Opening Day

More than 100 children and adults hit the field for the Miracle League of Manasota's Opening Day March 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mike Awalt created this copper turtle.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Art at the Ranch

Art enthusiasts flocked March 16 to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the annual Art at the Ranch event. The festival continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Spaghetti the Clown, also known as Marcelo Perez, entertained the children.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids Day at the Farmers Market

Families gathered at San Marco Plaza's weekly Farmers Market March 15, as it hosted a special Kids Day event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Co. will host the Irish Celtic Festival and Lucky Dog Parade from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Central Park in Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Irish Celtic Festival

Organizers have been hard at work, eager to bring the luck of the Irish to the East County this weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney midfielder Rocky Cartaya brings the ball up the field during the Lady Cougars 11-2 victory over ODA March 13.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. Cardinal Mooney Girls LAX

The Cardinal Mooney High girls lacrosse team improved to 7-0 with an 11-2 victory over The Out-of-Door Academy March 13.

  • Sarasota
  • 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
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