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East County | Neighbors

Brenda Maraman, Jane Imperiale, Joey and Kathy Cinque and David Maraman thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Hounds and Gowns Gala

East County residents showed their support for local rescue dogs during the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's Hounds and Gowns Gala March 31 at the Lake Club Guests enjoyed dinner and drinks, a live auction, raffle drawings, aerial artist performances and more. Proceeds from the event will go towards the purchase of a new shelter.

  • East County
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Four-year-old Luciana Aguilar took off running as soon as her age group was allowed to collect its eggs.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Egg Drop Parrish

Thousands of eggs fell from the sky much to the delight of hundreds of Manatee County children, as Woodland, The Community Church held its Egg Drop Parrish event March 31 at Buffalo Creek Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
It only took the kids a few minutes to snatch up thousands of Easter eggs.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Easter Eggstravaganza

Hundreds of Lakewood Ranch kids grabbed their baskets, donned their Easter best and hit the fields for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation's annual Easter Eggstravaganza March 31, at Greenbrook Adventure Park. In addition to the Easter egg hunt, the event featured, pony rides, a petting zoo, deejay, arts and crafts, and of course, photos with the Easter Bunny courtesy of the East County Observer.

  • East County
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Brody Kauffman, 7, nearly reached the top.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Community Church Eggolution

Hundreds of pint-sized hunters flocked to Bayside Community Church's annual Eggolution Easter Egg Hunt March 31, at the softball fields at Lakewood Ranch High School. Following the hunt, families enjoyed a plethora of activities, including inflatable obstacle courses, a rock-climbing wall, bungee challenge and free hot dogs.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch residents Denise and Nick Drizos came out with their son Nicholas, 5, and daughter Caitlyn, 2, who attends All God’s Children.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Living Lord Lutheran Italian Dinner

Preschool students and their families and members of Living Lord Lutheran Church gathered together for an Italian dinner March 27. Guests enjoyed a spaghetti dinner, musical entertainment by the Braden River High orchestra's Legacy Quintet and a children's art display. The event served as a fundraiser for All God's Children Preschool.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2012
Network considers Ranch for new show

APRIL FOOLS - Talent scouts for the Bravo network will be in Lakewood Ranch next week to begin casting for a new "Real Housewives" series.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2012
Mr. Potato Head discovered out east

APRIL FOOLS - Move over, Legoman. There's a new oversized toy in town.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2012
Primrose family needs your votes!

One East County family is a finalist in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance-off competition.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2012
SMR employee spies alligator

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Director of Marketing and Public Relations Candice McElyea shared this photo of a gator she snapped in Lakewood Ranch earlier this month.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2012
Ballet school presents 'Cinderella'

The School of Russian Ballet will bring fairy-tale magic to the East County with its production of "Cinderella" at 2 p.m.

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File Photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 28, 2012
East County to offer plenty of Easter fun

Children will have an opportunity to hunt for eggs at eight different events beginning this Saturday.

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East County resident Sandra Otto captured this sunset on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

East County resident Sandra Otto captured this sunset on Anna Maria Island.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This year's cast features 18 students.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch 'Anything Goes'

Lakewood Ranch High School drama students will present "Anything Goes" this weekend at the high school auditorium. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m., March 29 to 31, with a matinee at 2 p.m. March 31. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 per student or child. For more information, call the box office, 727-6100, Ext. 2189.

  • East County
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Manatee County Independent performed a variety of music at the car wash.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Independent Car Wash

Musicians in the Manatee County Independent percussion group used their hands not only to perform on their instruments to but also to clean East County cars during the group's car wash fundraiser March 24, at Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Attendees enjoyed plenty of fast action.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Under the Palms

Supporters of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center enjoyed a day of fun and fundraising during the annual Polo Under the Palms event March 24. The day began with the Making Cancer History Seminar, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Attendees then headed to the Sarasota Polo Club for an afternoon of action followed by an evening of dinner, music and dancing under the stars.

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