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East County | Neighbors

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  • 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.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • 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.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tim and Nancy Breo were overjoyed by Nancy's win. Photo by Bob Bolcik.
    By
  • 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.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • 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.

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

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

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cathy Young with Sean Doneburgh
    By
  • 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.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2012
Lakewood student earns kudos in MADD contest

From more than 130 entries nationwide, Lakewood Ranch High School student Nikelle Kelly has earned top honors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy of Kristi Dyer
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2012
Imagine hosts career day

Children at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch recently learned about future career options during the school's third annual Career Day.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2012
Jason's Deli benefits childhood cancer group

Jason's Deli of Southwest Florida owner and operator Diana Willis gave a $1,750 check to Holly and Patrick Wright, founders of the Payton Wright Foundation, a local non-profit dedicated to raising awareness of and assisting families affected by pediatric brain cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2012
Pirate to study abroad in China

Braden River High School sophomore Sarah Schoeffel has earned the prestigious NSLI-Y Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2012
Couple celebrates diamond anniversary

Even after 60 years of marriage, East County residents John and Millie Somers are sparkling with love.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Freedom Principal Jim Mennes and fourth-grade teacher Amanda Hirst got drenched with slime.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2012
Freedom family 'slimes 'em for soldiers'

Administrators and teachers at Freedom Elementary School couldn't escape being doused in green slime Wednesday, May 30, as they showed their support for U.S. military members serving overseas.

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