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East County | Neighbors

The Rev. Jason Smith, pastor of Good Life Church, is teaching a series called "Full" this month.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2012
East County couple launches new church

Good Life Church has started holding services, but officially launches Jan. 13.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Trevon Young

After surpassing the 1,000-point mark against Port St. Lucie in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals last season, Braden River High senior forward Trevon Young scored 39 points last week to lead the Pirates to a 2-0 record to start the season.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Colts win Super Bowl
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2012
SIDELINES

Lakewood Ranch Colts win Super Bowl; Sollazzo's hat trick leads the Mustangs; Lady Pirates sail past the Lady Indians; ODA boys soccer team tops Canterbury School

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Under the direction of Nolan Middle School art teacher Wade Smith, FACTS club members spent nine weeks creating a mural of a beach at Emerson Point.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 5, 2012
New Nolan mural paints picture of Florida landscape

Charlie Gillam's friends tell her they could walk straight through the 25-foot-by-8-foot mural she helped paint because it looks so real.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bob Girard took this photo of the sun setting over the first hole at the King's Dune golf course in the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Bob Girard took this photo of the sun setting over the first hole at the King's Dune golf course in the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2012
November Cool Today Monthly Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jocelyne Cloutier submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
It was the first time Jackson Hayward didn't cry while meeting Mrs. and Mr. Claus, portrayed by Jeanne and John Larranaga.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Santa Sighting

Families in the Heritage Harbour community got into the holiday spirit Dec. 1, as they enjoyed a Breakfast with Santa event at the Stoneybrook Rec Center.

  • East County
  • News
The candle shop was just one of many in the town of Bethlehem.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: A Night in Bethlehem

The parking area of Living Lord Lutheran Church transformed into the streets of Bethlehem Dec. 1.

  • East County
  • News
Al and Ardie Baars enjoyed looking at all the handcrafted items.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Craft Sale

Horseshoe Cove residents welcomed the public to their community as they hosted their annual Christmas/Fine Arts Craft Sale Dec. 1.

  • East County
  • News
Runners of all ages participated in the event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Jingle & Jog

Supporters of Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities rallied for individuals with special needs Dec. 1, during the 15th annual Jingle & Jog 5K event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2012
Ranch hospital gets early Christmas gift

The Payton Wright Foundation has donated $2,200 worth of gifts for the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2012
Educational outreach

Students in Laurie Rahn's first-grade class at Willis Elementary School celebrated American Education Day Nov. 15, with a special visit from Hernando DeSoto Association Princess Alanna Massey.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2012
Civics lesson

Kindergarten students from the Lakewood Ranch area performed chores to earn small amounts of money to help the less fortunate. Then, they used their earnings to purchase goods for needy families, and also collected items for the cause.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2012
Helping hands

Second-grade students at McNeal Elementary collected dozens of items last month for animals in need, holding a pet food drive for Honor Animal Rescue.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2012
A toothy, thankful grin

Creekwood Dental hosted its second annual Giving Thanks with a Smile free dentistry day Nov. 20.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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