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Jeff Peck took this early morning sunrise photo along Pope Road.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jeff Peck took this early morning sunrise photo along Pope Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Maya Huynh
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose Celebration of Culture

Primrose students donned homemade mustaches, hats and other multicultural garb to celebrate different cultures of the world Friday, Sept. 28. Students split into groups and dressed according to the country they represented. Each group then held hands and sang, 'It's a Small World,' in unison.

  • East County
  • Schools
Heather Fellows and Natalie Fellows
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gene Witt Sock Hop

Cuffed jeans, poodle skirts and hair grease a plenty filled the cafeteria at Gene Witt Elementary School Friday, Sept. 28, for a 1950s-themed sock hop. Students and parents dressed in clothes from the decade, enjoyed food and drink, danced and played games.

  • East County
  • Schools
Luis de Jesus, of Pincher's Crab Shack, prepared ribs for the crowd.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Grill masters face off

East County residents flocked Sept. 29, to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for the plaza's fourth annual BBQ Cook-off event.

  • East County
  • News
Mia Lin had fun with her mother, Dr. Nikki Lin, center, and grandparents Dolly and Dr. Eugene Usberghi.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Health & Wellness Expo

East County residents flocked Sept. 29, to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, as Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. hosted its annual "Embrace a Life of Health and Wellness" Expo

  • East County
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The 5K portion of the race started at 8 a.m. sharp.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Run to Live

Runners in the Run to Live 5K found a scenic route through Schroeder-Manatee Ranch-owned land in Lakewood Ranch as they raced to support The Center for Building Hope this morning.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Charlotte Lynn took this sunset photo at Spanish Point in Osprey.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2012
September Cool Today Monthly Winner

Charlotte Lynn took this sunset photo at Spanish Point in Osprey.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ODA’s Austin Hoppe gets tangled up with a St. John Neumann defender in the first half. Photos courtesy of Tom Hubbard.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. St. John Neumann

The Out-of-Door Academy dropped its second-consecutive district game with a 42-21 loss to St. John Neaumann. The Thunder turned the ball over seven times in the loss. ODA quarterback Evan Wilson connected with Austin Hoppe for a touchdown and also ran in for a score. Running back J.T. Fischer scored the Thunder's other touchdown on a 5-yard carry. ODA returns to non-district action Sept. 28 at Evangelical Christian.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2012
Lady Thunder bounces back with win

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated Sarasota Christian 25-21, 25-13, 25-20 Sept. 25.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2012
Manassa Behavior hosts Night Out

Manassa Behavior is offering child-care services from 5 to 9 p.m. every second and fourth Friday of the month, at Braden River Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2012
Manatee Hope to host fundraiser

An organization that provides therapy and other services to the area's needy families is raising money for the cause.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • 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.

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