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East County | Neighbors

Catherine Sanchez, 14, smiled big as she went down the zip line.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Camp Honi Hanta

Local girl scouts are spending the weekend exploring the great outdoors during the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida's Environmental Workshop, at Camp Honi Hanta.

  • East County
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Samantha Haga came out to support her mom, Karen Haga, the event's beneficiary. They are pictured with friends, Drs. Sheryl and Jason Okuhara.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Charity Bartending Night

Employees of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center gathered Aug. 9, at the Polo Grill and Bar, for the restaurant's Charity Bartending Night. The event benefited hospital employee Karen Haga, who is battling cancer.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2012
Donation aides Dream Oaks Camp

The Peace River Electric Cooperative's "Operation Round Up" charitable foundation recently donated $3,200 to Dream Oaks Camp, a camp for children with special needs and chronic illnesses.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2012
Bobcat spotted in Lakewood Ranch

East County resident Tim Cunningham recently spotted this bobcat on Honeysuckle Trail, near the Riverwalk Grove community.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2012
Mixon's gives away ice cream

Now through Aug. 15, Mixon Fruit Farms will be giving away a free ice cream cone to any child 12 years and younger who comes to the store and recites the "Pledge of Allegiance."

  • East County
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Rosemary Balandra took this photo of a rainbow from the back door of her home in Panther Ridge.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Rosemary Balandra took this photo of a rainbow from the back door of her home in Panther Ridge.

  • East County
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Film crews capped off their visit by interviewing patrons at their tables. Photos courtesy of Sarasota Sally.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2012
Travel Channel spotlights East County's Linger Lodge

Film crews from the Travel Channel filmed a segment at the local eatery Linger Lodge Restaurant and Bar.

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  • Neighbors
Jeff Horton enjoyed potato chips with members of his family, Courtney and Andrew Benear, who were visiting from Michigan.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Overcast skies and chances of rain didn't keep East County residents from flocking to Lakewood Ranch Main Street Aug. 3, for the plaza's monthly Music on Main concert, which featured the Billy Rice Band.

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Alyssa Mercado, Cameron Holding and Eloy Serrata eagerly watched the competitions.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Olympic adventures at camp

Children participating in Kiddie Academy's Camp Adventure donned their Olympic spirit this week, participating in Olympic themed competitions, including relay races, long jump, three-legged races and more.

  • East County
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Six-year-old Sam Barr did not drop the ball he had to carry through part of the obstacle course relay event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Risen Savior VBS

More than 80 children this week are participating in Risen Savior Lutheran Church's "Back to Jerusalem" Vacation Bible School.

  • East County
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Todd Buchman, of Aqua Plumbing & Air, exchanged information with other participants.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Speed Networking

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance gathered at the Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch Aug. 1 for a speed networking event and to celebrate the Holiday Inn brand's 60th anniversary.

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Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2012
UPS partners with Miracle League

The UPS Foundation recently donated $30,000 to The Miracle League of Manasota, a group that gives children and adults with disabilities a chance to play organized baseball.

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Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2012
Troop donates to animal care

Girls from Girl Scout Troop 803 recently donated $350 from cookie booth sales to the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society.

  • East County
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Rheanna King, Lucy Dellosso, Mia Hanes, Hanah Wadud, Owen Heinz, Lilly Lazar
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 1, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Sarasota Youth Sailing Program

The Sarasota Youth Sailing Program's annual summer camp allows students ages 5-18 to gain sailing experience and knowledge on land and out in the water.

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Greenbrook resident Edie Abate took this photo of the sun setting over Lido Beach after a storm.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Greenbrook resident Edie Abate took this photo of the sun setting over Lido Beach after a storm.

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