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East County | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2012
Garden group showcases designs

The University Park Women's Club Garden Group learned how to create glass vases to show off flowers from their gardens Sept. 6.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Adriana Elizabeth Buchanan
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2012
East County Births

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements each month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Stacy White took this photo of the moon rising as the sun set from the backyard of her Lakewood Ranch home.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Stacy White took this photo of the moon rising as the sun set from the backyard of her Lakewood Ranch home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jen McGloin with Jay Coy were eager to start playing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Golf Challenge

Parents and teachers at Gullett Elementary School teed off for education Sept. 22, as they participated in the Fourth Annual Neal Communities Golf Challenge, at the University Park Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
Richie James, No. 2, gets past the Braden River defense during the Braden River versus Riverview game at Braden River.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Riverview

The Rams played the Pirates Friday, Sept. 21 at Braden River. Riverview won the game 29-6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS v. ODA girls varsity volleyball

The Cougars took on the Thunder Thursday, Sept. 20 at Cardinal Mooney. Cardinal Mooney won the match 3-1.

  • Sarasota
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Event Chairwoman Marianne LeBar with Sylvia Millar
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: WCR Fashion Show

The Women Council of Realtors put fashion center stage Sept. 19, during the organization's annual Sensational, Sassy, Stylish Fashion Show & Luncheon, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 20, 2012
Mustangs finish second in State Top 10 Invite

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team finished second out of four teams in the State Top 10 Invite Sept. 19 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club's Cypress Links Course.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 19, 2012
Saint Stephen's tops ODA in district action

The Saint Stephen's volleyball team defeated The Out-of-Door Academy 25-12, 25-17, 20-25, 25-15 in a Class 3A-District 10 match Sept. 18.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2012
Community gets ready to shred

Grow Financial and Lakewood Ranch Town Hall have joined forces to offer a free Community Shred Day Saturday, Sept. 22.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2012
Animal Services promotes program

Manatee County Animal Services hopes to increase animal adoptions.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2012
SWAT welcomes new members

Successful Women Aligning Together (SWAT) Networking recently welcomed new and returning members during a special lunchtime meeting at the Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2012
Haircuts for Hearts

East County mom Noemi Szilagyi is organizing a "Cuts for a Cause" event, benefiting the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, an organization that provides financial assistance to individuals who need life-saving cardiac procedures but cannot afford them.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2012
Braden River students kick off food bank efforts

Students and staff at Braden River High School are stepping up to restock the shelves at The Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
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Diane Bakan took this photo of her gardens as the sun set.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Diane Bakan took this photo of her gardens as the sun set.

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