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Jeremy Keefer and Sammy and Noah Tabachnick enjoyed Pop Craft popsicles.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kid's Day at the Market

San Marco Plaza hosted a special time for children during its weekly Farmer's Market June 15. During the Kid's Day event, children enjoyed face painting, a bounce house, balloon animals and other activities.

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Nine-year-old Luke Stoker made sure to keep his eye on the target.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cub Scout Day Camp

One hundred and sixty five cub scouts spent a week enjoying fun-filled activities while also learning the core principles of scouting during Cub Scout Day Camp June 11-15 at Camp Flying Eagle. Cub scouts enjoyed arts and crafts, water games, swimming, canoeing, archery and learned valuable survival skills, among other activities.

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Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 1 chair person June Stroup celebrates Flag Day with a miniature flag. It  is also her birthday.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Flag Day

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 1 chair person June Stroup celebrates Flag Day with a miniature flag. It is also her birthday.

  • East County
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Five-year-old Jayden Jennings could not resist peaking through his blindfold as he waited for a game to start.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Living Lord Lutheran VBS

Children this week are enjoying a special "Sky" themed Vacation Bible School at Living Lord Lutheran Church.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Primrose School helps local charities

Families of Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch came together during the school's "Basket Bazaar" Spring Fling fundraiser.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Kinnan students race for classmate

Students at Kinnan Elementary School ran and raised funds to help a beloved classmate, Isaiah Jackson, during a special fundraiser in his honor May 25.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Residents honored at service

More than 200 Temple Emanu-El members and religious school families gathered last month at the temple for a special worship service recognizing the school's outstanding instructors.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Farmers Market holds Kids' Day

Merchants at San Marco Plaza will host a special day for children from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Tim and Nancy Breo were overjoyed by Nancy's win. Photo by Bob Bolcik.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Tara welcomes new board members

Tara residents Nancy Breo and Lynne Hudson won seats May 21, on the Tara Master Association Board.

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Brothers Alec and Max Hall
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 13, 2012
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at camp: SUPER SCIENCE CAMP (VIDEO)

It's Tuesday, June 12: Day two of Out-Of-Door Academy's Super Science Summer Camp with marine science teacher Lisa Cheney.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2012
St. Mary's youth embark on mission trip

A team from St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, in Lakewood Ranch, will do construction work in the Dominican Republic.

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Monica Mingote took this photo of a fiery sunset at Jiggs Landing.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Monica Mingote took this photo of a fiery sunset at Jiggs Landing.

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Isabella Roca, 5, enjoyed getting ready with her classmates.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Graduation

Nearly 50 voluntary prekindergarten students donned their caps and gowns and prepared to embark on the next journey in their education during Kiddie Academy's graduation ceremony June 8. Students sang songs, performed skits and received their diplomas before enjoying cake with their family and friends.

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Cathy Young with Sean Doneburgh
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Night with the Stars Prom

Youth and adults with special needs danced the night away June 8, during the Night with the Stars Prom, at Woodland, The Community Church.

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Sue Redfield, of Canine Massage Solutions, with Maria Pugliese, of Brighthouse, and Peter Kiziu, of Suncoast Workforce
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Business Alliance Networking Social

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance gathered June 6, at The Broken Egg restaurant, for the group's monthly networking social.

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