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Madeline Gersh, 3, was more excited about eating her ice cream than playing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Picnic

Members of Temple Emanu-El and their friends gathered Aug. 25, at Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch, for the temple's annual Family Picnic and Havdalah service.

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Pam Parmenter with Minnie Jones and Fay Murphy
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Equity Day Luncheon

Women gathered Aug. 25, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom, for the annual Women's Equity Day Luncheon.

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Emma Peterson, 5, loves swimming.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Back to School Splash Bash

East County families enjoyed Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' Back to School Splash Bash event Aug. 25, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2012
Elks Lodge raises funds for veterans

Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Lodge No. 2855 raised approximately $3,500 for K9sforVeterans.org during a special fundraising event Aug. 12, at the club's lodge.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2012
The cat is out of the bag!

On her 15th birthday Aug. 12, East County resident Maria Wirries, an up-and-coming ice-skating, dancing and singing teenager, was surprised by about 20 guests at Cat Depot, where she learned a cat pod had been named in her honor - "Maria's Manor."

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Sixteen-year-old Sarah Schoeffel says she loves learning about other cultures.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 22, 2012
Extraordinary Exchange: China

Sixteen-year-old Sarah Schoeffel spent approximately seven weeks in China this summer. The teen was one of 30 students nationwide to earn the scholarship opportunity with the NSLI-Y Scholarship program.

  • East County
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Frank Verdel took this photo of a rainbow over the vineyards at the entrance to The Lake Club.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Frank Verdel took this photo of a rainbow over the vineyards at the entrance to The Lake Club.

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Preschool teacher Ginny Davenport made her new students feel right at home.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First Day of School

Children in Manatee County public schools celebrated their first day of the 2012-13 school year Aug. 20. With backpacks in tow, plenty of smiles and even a few shed tears, children bid farewell to their parents and said hello to their new teachers and classmates.

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Emily Perkins, 6, said swimming was her favorite camp activity.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Summer Camp

East County children are splashing out of summer and into the new school year, spending their last week of summer vacation having fun at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2012
Primrose students rally for pets

As part of its Precious Pets program, Primrose preschoolers donated more than 1,000 items of canned and dry pet food to the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

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Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2012
Chamber celebrates partnerships

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce recognized its business partners during the 22nd annual Business/Education Partnership Awards Breakfast Aug. 8.

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Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2012
Girls squeeze fun into rainy afternoon

Children in the Brier Creek section of the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club took advantage of a short reprieve from the rain Monday afternoon, selling lemonade from their driveway.

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Sophia Miller and Soleil Worrell
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 15, 2012
Camp Spotlight: Art Center Sarasota Creative Kids Camp

It's Friday, Aug. 10 -- the last day of Creative Kids Summer Camp at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
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Richard Bottorff took this photo of a glowing evening sky in Tara Golf and Country Club.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Richard Bottorff took this photo of a glowing evening sky in Tara Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 13, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Matt Farhat

Lakewood Ranch resident Matt Farhat likes to showcase his Lebanese heritage with his cooking.

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