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East County | Neighbors

WOoF President Deborah Shuck, Ellen Brenner, Angela Steusloff and Colleen Belcher
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: WOof at WineStyles

Ladies in the Women Owners of Florida organization gathered March 12, at WineStyles in Lakewood Ranch, for food and drink, networking and more.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Doug Lehrian

Lakewood Ranch resident Doug Lehrian has been a lifelong fan of chocolate and even spent 31 years working for Hershey's.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Maranna Chupp, Linda Lencke and Mickey Wineinger
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

Women of the Tara community gathered March 9, at the Tara Golf & Country Club, for the "Stepping into Spring with Irene's" fashion show event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Guests enjoyed watching the Inter-Circuit Championship 12 Goal Finals.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Polo

Guests at the Sarasota Polo Club March 11 enjoyed the beautiful weather as they watched the U.S. Polo Association's Inter-Circuit Championship 12 Goal Finals.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sean McCutcheon and Jennifer Houghtaling and Sweetie the pit bull enjoyed the event.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ponies for Pups

East County residents spend the afternoon alongside their four-legged friends during the Third Annual Ponies for Pups March 10 at the Sarasota Polo Club. During the event, which benefited Honor Animal Rescue, guests enjoyed lunch, tailgating, a silent auction, polo match and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Marilyn Geller and Bonnie Earle were eager to hit the golf course.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Rally for the Cure

More than 100 ladies in the Rosedale Community gathered March 10, at the Rosedale Golf & Country Club, for Rosedale's annual Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament and Luncheon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Delaney and Brent Wernsing
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Father/Daughter Dance

Fathers and daughters celebrated a special night together at a father/daughter dance March 9, at Bayside Community Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tara Elementary School Principal Dr. Linda Fouse dressed up like a leprechaun this morning and welcomed students to school from a rooftop as a reward to students for raising more than $1,000 for children with muscular dystrophy.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Top of the Morning!

Tara Elementary School Principal Dr. Linda Fouse dressed up like a leprechaun this morning and welcomed students to school from a rooftop as a reward to students for raising more than $1,000 for children with muscular dystrophy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mariah Diaz had a blast.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2012
Gullett students earn sponge war

Students at Gullett Elementary School on Thursday threw wet sponges at their teachers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ron Griffin checked out flooring made of coconut shown by Montgomery's Carpet Plus designer Lynn Johnson and manager George Garmon.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Spring Fling

Lakewood Ranch residents and business professionals gathered March 8 at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce's McClure Center in Lakewood Ranch for the organizations Spring Fling Business Expo.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Attornies Mark Nelson, Morgan Bentley and Stephen Walker came out to show their support for Circuit Judge, 12th Judicial Circuit candidate John Lakin, second from right.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: John Lakin Reception

Friends and colleagues showed their support for Circuit Judge, 12th Judicial Circuit candidate John Lakin during a special reception March 7 Gold Coast Eagle Distributing in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dr. Jack Corn dished out appetizers.
  • By Allison Moore
  • March 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Scrub Away Cancer' fundraiser

Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast hosted a "Scrub Away Cancer" Celebrity Bartending event Feb. 28, at Libby's Cafe and Bar.

  • East County
  • News
Micki Kann, Charlie Morse, Allison Levy and Sharon Underwood were some of the first members to arrive.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Networking Social

East County business professionals enjoyed an evening of networking during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's monthly social March 7 at the Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
February's Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner is Michael Tesar. Tesar took this sunset photo the first day of the Manatee County Fair.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Monthly Winner

February's Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner is Michael Tesar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
Ranch women enjoy fashion show

Lakewood Ranch Women's Club members learned of the latest fashion trends during the group's annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon Feb. 22, at Michael's On East.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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