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Event Chairwoman Marianne LeBar with Sylvia Millar
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  • 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
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  • 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.

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

Manatee County Animal Services hopes to increase animal adoptions.

  • East County
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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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  • 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.

  • East County
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Celebrity bartenders Jeffery Kin, Maverick Johnson and John Chapman
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: People-4-Paws

East County residents came out to support People-4-Paws, a non profit that assists animal rescue organizations and volunteers, during a special Charity Bar Night Sept. 12, at the Polo Grill and Bar.

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Taylor William Emmons Memorial Foundation founders Mike and Katie Emmons with Payton Wright Foundation founders Holly and Patrick Wright.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Non-profits announce collaboration

Founders of the Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund and the Payton Wright Foundation joined Sept. 12 to announce a new fundraising partnership.

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  • News
The scoreboard could get a workout in the Sarasota vs. North Port non-district matchup.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Sept. 14

Tonight's games include Lakewood Ranch vs. Bayshore, Sarasota vs. North Port, and ODA at Moore Haven. Read more in our "Friday Night Clash."

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Jamie Phillips and Kristy Rhoden, of Shinn & Co.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Business Luncheon

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance gathered Sept. 12, at the Polo Grill's Fete Ballroom, to learn how to reinvigorate their places of employment.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Business Alliance seeks nominations

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, in partnership with the East County Observer, is seeking nominations for the 2012 Sandies Awards, which recognize Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members for their achievements.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Local resident named scholar

East County's Morgan Bettes has been selected as one of 20 national 2012 Judith O'Connor Scholars by BoardSource, a national provider of resources to exceptional non-profit boards.

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