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Lakewood Ranch resident Patricia Reed took this sunset photo on Lido Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lakewood Ranch resident Patricia Reed took this sunset photo on Lido Beach.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
River Club resident Michael Meiser, right, served up his best barbecue with the help of his parents, Mike and Theresa.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: High on the Hog BBQ Contest

Barbecue enthusiasts turned out in full force April 29 to the High on the Hog Barbecue Contest, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Five-year-old Joanna Graczyk got an airplane ride from her dad, Frank, before the show.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Moonlight Movie

Lakewood Ranch families on April 27 spread blankets and chairs out at Greenbrook Adventure Park, as Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. hosted its Moonlight Movie event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kathryn McCue, Beth Fox, Phillip Burrill, Gina Gunter, David Curran and Nikki Logan, all of Whole Foods Market
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cheese Ball

The Gulf Coast Cheese Fest came to a close April 28, as guests gathered a Polo Grill's Fete Ballroom for the Cheese Ball.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jane Norton, Cindy Mercurio, Marisa Mercurio, Stephanie DeSear and Robin Serbin were looking forward to an eventful afternoon.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:All Children's Hospital Guild Sarasota/Manatee Branch Carrabba's Luncheon and Fashion Show

Nearly 125 employees and supporters of All Children's Hospital enjoyed an afternoon of Italian flavor and summer fashion during the All Children's Hospital Guild Sarasota/Manatee Branch's annual Carrabba's Luncheon and Fashion Show April 25. Guests enjoyed lunch, a fashion show with fashions by Cache and a silent auction.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Second-graders Jessica Hernandez and Maria Vega enjoyed seeing all of the different artwork.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Gullett Elementary Art Show

Students at Gullett Elementary displayed their artistic talents during the school's Third Annual Art Show April 25. The show featured a variety of art mediums, including clay, pastels, painting, sketching and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lindsey Schuster and Cyndi Riddell were eager to get started.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Puttin' on the Ritz

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members and their guests headed April 27 to the Ritz Carlton Members Golf Club, for the Alliance's fourth annual Puttin' on the Ritz golf tournament.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Caryn Hipp, Erin Cartwright, Cheri Coryea and Stacy Reyer represented the Manatee County Library.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Spring into Health

Representatives of Manatee County Government encouraged East County residents to make healthy choices during its Spring into Health event April 26, at Bennett Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2012
LECOM, Bradenton celebrate physicians

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Bradenton community this week are joining to celebrate osteopathic physicians nationwide.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Noel Pressler
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2012
East golfers fawn over fawn

A baby fawn captured the attention of golfers at The River Club golf course April 19.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michelle Vanderford took this photo of her friend, Ashlynn, at sunset during a service at Bayside Community Church.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Michelle Vanderford took this photo of her friend, Ashlynn, at sunset during a service at Bayside Community Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Fruitville Grove had fresh produce for sale.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: San Marco Farmer's Market

San Marco Plaza hosted its first Farmers Market April 20. Guests enjoyed live music while browsing vendor booths that included fresh produce, bread and seafood as well as goods, plants and other items.

  • East County
  • News
Callie MacLeod, the Rev. Sarah Campbell, Kim Bierds and Holly MacLeod, front.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Fish Fry

Families gathered April 20, at Harvest United Methodist Church in Lakewood Ranch, for the Harvest Youth Fish Fry and Silent Auction event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Two-and-one-half-year-old Izzy Dean, pictured with SMART’s Alissa Fabian, Heidi Conover and Dennis Lewis, loved getting to pet the horse.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Family Weekend Camp at Dream Oaks Camp

Eleven families from across the Tampa Bay area spent the weekend creating memories and enjoying life during Family Weekend Camp April 20-22 at Dream Oaks Camp. The annual camp, put together by The Foundation for Dreams, The Children's Cancer Center and The Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast, is for families that have a child that has been recently diagnosed with cancer or cancer related illness. Throughout the weekend, children and their families enjoyed arts and crafts, sports and games, horseback riding, canoeing, nature walks, scavenger hunts, a family dance and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kreg and Susan Hickman with Angela and Ricky Riggs
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala

East County residents came out April 20, to the Polo Grill and Bar, to support the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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