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Kayla Sheckler accepted the Emanu-El Award from Temple President Michael Richker.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2012
University Park woman honored

University Park resident Kayla Sheckler was honored recently for her dedication and efforts on behalf of Temple Emanu-El, during a special temple board installation and awards dinner last month.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2012
Resident named consultant for Mote

Mote Marine Laboratory has named East County resident Irwin Davis as its new senior consultant for economic and community development.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2012
Residents named to Jewish Housing Council

Lakewood Ranch residents Alan Silverglat and Louis Siegel have been named to the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Housing Council Board of Trustees.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2012
Fall bazaar planning begins

It may be months away, but members of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club already are gearing up for its fall Bazaar, Boutique and Luncheon to be held in October.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Although Tropical Storm Debby wiped out the watermelon patch Emmanuel McDonald helped plant, he was able to salvage an unripe melon.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2012
How does your garden grow?

Paul Reynolds grew up in poverty. But, after earning degrees in chemistry and a master's degree in economics, he now helps educate the children in his community through hands-on activities.

  • East County
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Ayla Charley Wix
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2012
East County Births

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

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Marc Soss took this photo of the sun rising over Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Marc Soss took this photo of the sun rising over Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
David Honeyghan traveled to the deep end with his counselor, Devin Melcher.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dream Oaks Camp

Children with developmental disabilities are celebrating their abilities during the Foundation for Dreams' "circus" themed Dream Oaks Camp this week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nathaniel Garcia, 8, Sage Scrimle, 7, Halee Beckwith, 7, Thomas Garcia, 6, and Tyler Helm, 9, look down from above and talk to camp counselor Myles Webb, Wednesday, July 18, out at Central Park during Bible Baptist Summer Camp.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bible Baptist Summer Camp

The campers at Bible Baptist Summer Camp had fun splashing around in Splash Park and playing on the playground within Central Park, Wednesday, July 18, out in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jacob Sage greeted guests as they arrived at the Red Cross building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Disaster Camp

East County youth today finished a weeklong Disaster Camp for teens, hosted by the American Red Cross, with a day-long disaster response drill.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
Ranch Realtors donate to programs

East County Realtors from Keller Williams Realty of Lakewood Ranch gave back to the community recently, with a donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
Palm-Aire ladies present donation

As men teed off during Palm-Aire's annual golf classic tournament, their spouses and their guests were busy with a ladies' fashion show and participating in contest festivities that raised $1,250 for the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center of Sarasota (SPARCC).

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  • July 18, 2012
Braden River High secures championship

Braden River High School's Student Technology Association returned last week to Bradenton with a championship title.

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Rachel Roberts, Haley Gillis, instructor Martin Rivenbark, Brianna Naegeli and Lily Meaker
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 18, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Eternal Summer Surf Camp

It's Sunday, July 15, and the surf's up on Anna Maria Island. Unlike the previous weekend, when the Gulf of Mexico refused to give the campers at Eternal Summer Surf Camp anything more than flat water, the waves are barreling in.

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Lynn Jones took this sunset photo while practicing with her new camera in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lynn Jones took this sunset photo while practicing with her new camera in Lakewood Ranch.

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