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Hundreds of walkers and runners participated in the event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: JDRF Walk to Cure

East County residents rallied in the fight against diabetes April 14, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, as they walked and ran in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Deanne Sipes, Maddison Jordan and Emma Slotabec provided visuals for the song, "Do The Circulation."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'School House Rock Live!'

Theater students at Braden River High School rocked out on education April 13-14 during performances of "School House Rock Live!"

  • East County
  • News
Hayley and Jake O'Keefe were eager to see their artwork framed.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary Art Show

As families at Braden River Elementary School gathered April 12 at the school for report card conferences, they also checked out a special Art Show and Sale in the school's cafeteria.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Somerston Vineyards Lamar Engel with "Hells Kitchen" winner and guest chef Christina Machamer and Viking Executive Chef Chris Covelli
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Hell's Kitchen' meets Food Network

As part of the Florida Wine Fest, recent Food Network guest chef and Viking Culinary Center resident Executive Chef Chris Covelli and guest chef Christina Machamer, Season 4 winner of "Hell's Kitchen," teamed up to provide East County residents with a culinary treat April 12. Guests at the special dinner event enjoyed a five-course meal matched with wines from Somerston Vineyards in California.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pam Lutz of Cornerstone Solutions Group enjoyed mingling with Heather Kaster and Morgan Gerhart of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA Breakfast of Champions

Dozens of East County business professionals learned about the future of Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Breakfast of Champions April 12 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. Attendees enjoyed breakfast while listening to Tod Leiweke, CEO of Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment, which includes the Tampa Bay Lighting, the Tampa Bay Storm and the Tampa Bay Times Forum, speak about the new Tampa Bay Lightning identity, Tampa Bay Times Forum upgrades and community focus.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 12, 2012
LunchWithLeaders hosts first luncheon

LunchWithLeaders, a non-profit forum for community leaders in the Manasota area, recently hosted its first meeting at The Polo Grill and Bar in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 12, 2012
Imagine principal reaps wet reward

After children at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch sold more than $10,000 in books at its Scholastic Book Fair, Principal Stephen Sajewski provided a unique reward to students.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 12, 2012
McNeal students compete in contest

McNeal Elementary School students wowed judges with their speech-giving talents, as student competed in the school's ninth annual 4-H Tropicana Speech Contest March 30.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
With the help of the Lakewood Ranch resident Cindy Williams, Jules Touch Hair Salon co-owner Sophorn Touch, stylist Annette Violante and co-owner Julie Kramer will host a cut-a-thon April 15 to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 11, 2012
Stylists unite for common cause

Jules Touch Hair Salon in San Marco Plaza will hold a cut-a-thon and raffle from noon to 4 p.m. April 15, to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Albree Morgan Craig
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2012
East County Births

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Javier Huanay took this sunset photo at Jiggs Landing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Javier Huanay took this sunset photo at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Six-year-old Sophia D’Orazio had fun celebrating her older sister Olivia’s eighth birthday.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo

East County residents celebrated Easter with a special end-of-the-season polo match April 8.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Alyssa Call, 15 months, had a blast gathering eggs at Harvest United Methodist Church.
  • By Michael Eng and Jen Blanco
  • April 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Easter

East County children enjoyed a plethora of Easter activities April 7 throughout the community. Harvest United Methodist Church, University Park Country Club and Lakewood Ranch Main Street all hosted Easter egg hunts Saturday, and pint-sized hunters responded in droves to fill their baskets in celebration.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Best friends Ella Bonner and Sophia Paterson, both 4, strategized before the start of the Easter Egg Hunt.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: University Park Country Club Easter Egg Hunt

Sixty-six children and their families celebrated Easter with an egg hunt, a visit from the Easter Bunny and a luncheon during University Park Country Club's Easter Egg Hunt April 7.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lauren Boyle and Sue Abbott both work for Community Bank, which will become C1 Bank May 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Corporate Sponsor Showcase

Nearly 200 business professionals enjoyed an evening of networking during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Corporate Sponsor Showcase April 4 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and drinks while mingling and perusing the booths of 32 Lakewood Ranch businesses.

  • East County
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