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Jen Blanco
June 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Acting Up Performing Arts Camp

Some of the East County's most talented young actors took the stage in the musical production Disney's Aladdin Jr. June 28-29, as part of the Lakewood Ranch High's 11th annual Acting Up Performing Arts Camp. Participants enjoyed exploring all aspects of the performing arts, including drama, dance, voice and art, during the two-week camp, which ran June 18-29.

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Pam Eubanks
June 28, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Vacation Bible Camp

East County children set up camp inside the sanctuary of Sarasota Baptist Church this week, as part of the church's Vacation Bible Camp.

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Observer Staff
June 27, 2012

Monthly Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner: June

Congratulations to Mena Lisa Kates, our June monthly winner!. Kates submitted this photo, taken over Pansy Bayou in Lido Shores.

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Observer Staff
June 27, 2012

Eagle Scout thanks former troop

John Miles Getker has a message for his friends "back home."

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Observer Staff
June 27, 2012

Appointee heads to military academy

East County youth Richard Wheeler, 19, is fulfilling his dream of attending a U.S. military academy.

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Observer Staff
June 27, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lisa McLeod captured this early-morning sunrise in Myakka City.

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Pam Eubanks
June 26, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Mixology Class

East County residents mixed up their evening with a bit of South American style June 26, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Mixology event.

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Jen Blanco
June 26, 2012

Cardinal Mooney grad qualifies for London Olympics

Sarasota pole vaulter Lacy Janson cleared 14-9 to capture the final spot on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team June 24.

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Jen Blanco
June 25, 2012

Sarasota Heat earns national tournament berth

The Sarasota Heat 18U Gold team outscored its opponents 37-15 to earn its first berth to the 2012 Amateur Softball Association 18 & Under Gold National Championships July 23-29 in Oklahoma City.

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Pam Eubanks
June 22, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: The Source Kids Camp

Children enjoyed water slides, crafts and other festivities as part of The Source Church's Kids Camp June 18-21.

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Pam Eubanks
June 21, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Charity Bartending

East County residents filled their glasses to raise money for the 9.11 Victims and Fallen Heroes Memorial during the Celebrity Bartending Night, at the Polo Grill and Bar.

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Observer Staff
June 20, 2012

Ranch thespian lands new role

Thunderous applause goes out to Lakewood Ranch High School student Katie Ciemniecki, who recently was inducted into the International Thespian Society, Troupe 6020.