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East County | Neighbors

Seventeen-year-old Garrett Vincent enjoyed watching his family and friends file into the Manatee Civic Center.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BRHS Graduation

Three hundred and twenty Braden River High seniors celebrated the culmination of four years of hard work during the school's 2012 Commencement Ceremony May 31 at the Manatee Civic Center.

  • East County
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Longtime News Editor Pam Eubanks will succeed Eng as managing editor of the East County Observer.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2012
The Observer promotes staffers

Rex Jensen may be called "Mr. East County," and Don O'Leary may be known as East County's titular mayor, but if there is anyone to rival them in their knowledge of and roots in East County, it would be East County Observer Managing Editor Michael "Mike" Eng.

  • East County
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Stephen Brown submitted this photo of billowing storm clouds, taken Thursday, May 24, in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Stephen Brown submitted this photo of billowing storm clouds, taken Thursday, May 24, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lauren, Brooke and Kate Frederick cheered on the parade participants.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Parade

East County remembered the nation's fallen heroes during a special "Tribute to Heroes" Memorial Day parade May 27, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Dave Camire

Dave Camire is a River Club resident who owns a 600-horsepower Dodge Viper. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 24, 2012
U.S. Marine commends patriotism

Braden River Middle School students and staff members were greeted with a patriotic surprise recently when former Braden River student Jake Mullery, a U.S. Marine now stationed in California, stopped by the school to thank students for showing their support of the U.S. military.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2012
St. Mary, Star of the TV

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church will have two Masses filmed by the Diocese of Venice film crew that will be televised for shut-ins on a later date.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 23, 2012
Memorial Parade slated for Sunday

It's time to honor the nation's fallen heroes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tammra Lynn submitted this sunset photo, taken on Coquina Beach, north of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Tammra Lynn submitted this sunset photo, taken on Coquina Beach, north of Longboat Key.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 23, 2012
Neighbors: Dave Camire

River Club resident Dave Camire takes his love of collectibles to the streets in his 600-horsepower Dodge Viper.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Gail Guarino took this photo of the brightest moon of the year on her daughter's birthday, May 5.

  • East County
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Sydney Strimer, 11, portrayed the character of Nelly.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Jonah's Druthers' Musical

Children at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church brought the biblical story of Jonah to life May 19, with a special musical performance of "Jonah's Druthers."

  • East County
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John Castellano got in some time on the driving range before the tournament began.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Keep Manatee Beautiful Golf Tournament

Keep Manatee Beautiful welcomed golfers May 18, to the Tara Golf & Country Club, for the organization's annual golf tournament fundraiser.

  • East County
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Gary Reinstrom, of the Jacobites Pipe & Drum Band, kept the mood lively as the golfers began the tournament.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Galvano Golf Classic

East County golfers today headed to the Legacy Golf Course in Lakewood Ranch for the 16th annual Phil Galvano Golf Classic.

  • East County
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Dr. Randall Morgan, left, spoke with Lakewood Ranch Medical Center’s Dr. Linda Widra, right, about the new office.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Orthopedic Associates Open House

Sarasota Orthopedic Associates celebrated the opening of a new office in Lakewood Ranch May 14 with a special open house event.

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