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East County | Neighbors

Patrick Kopfle, Kayla Moore and Bob Kirscher of the Broken Egg
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance MemberFest

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance enjoyed an evening of fun and games during the organization's MemberFest 2012 block party Feb. 22 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Those in attendance enjoyed playing games, sampling food from local restaurants, a wacky member awards presentation, prizes, networking and socializing with other members.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 22, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Bill Mixon

83-year-old Bill Mixon is one of Manatee County's most famous farmers. Read more about this local icon in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ann Schumer was among the lucky raffle winners. Photo by Be-Be Hansen.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 22, 2012
Palm-Aire goes all in at card party

About 200 women tried their luck during the Palm-Aire Women's Club's Game & Card Party at Palm-Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photos
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 22, 2012
Ovations: Congratulations are in order

Do you know someone who has cause for celebration? The East County Observer wants to celebrate with you! Submit your Ovations news to Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 22, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Although he technically is retired, Bill Mixon still works most days at Mixon Fruit Farms. “It’s my life; I enjoy being a farmer,” he says.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2012
Neighbors: Bill Mixon

At 83 years old, one of the East County's most famous farmers has published his memoirs in 'Believers in Action: Mixon Fruit Farms.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Javier Huanay took this sunset photo at Jiggs Landing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 22, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Javier Huanay took this sunset photo at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Professional golfer Abbie Valentine brushed up on his putting before teeing off.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Junior Achievement Golf Tournament

Nearly 150 professional and amateur golfers hit the course for the 10th Annual Junior Achievement Manatee/Sarasota Professional-Amateur Golf Tournament Feb. 20 at The Ritz-Carlton Member's Club in Lakewood Ranch. Every team was paired with a professional golfer; including 15-year-old East County golf pro Domenico Geminiani. Following the tournament, players enjoyed dinner and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit Junior Achievement Manatee/Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Mardi Gras Polo

East County residents gathered Feb. 19, at the Sarasota Polo Club, to enjoy the SRQ Magazine Cup and show their Mardi Gras spirit. Attendees exchanged beads, wore masks and listened to jazz music while enjoying the match between the Siana and The Villages polo teams.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sam Klein and Hannah Miller, front, enjoyed the bounce house with their friends.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Church Block Party

Current Community Church introduced itself to the community with a special Block Party event Feb. 19, at Summerfield Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Workers currently are replacing portions of sidewalk at Greenbrook Adventure Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: People at Work

Workers currently are replacing portions of sidewalk at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
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C.J. Fishman with candidate Vanessa Baugh and Nick Gladding
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Vanessa Baugh Meet-and-Greet

Lou and Ann Marie Marinaccio hosted a special meet-and-greet with Manatee County Commission District 5 Candidate Vanessa Baugh Feb. 16, at their home in The Concession.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kindergartner Katherine Prince couldn’t wait to show off her hula-hooping skills.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Elementary Fundraiser

Students at Bashaw Elementary School worked up a sweat hula-hooping and jump roping Feb. 16, as part of a series of before-school fundraisers to help raise money for the Larry King Cardiac Foundation. The students, who also decorated sidewalks and ran earlier in the week as part of the fundraiser, hope to raise $2,500 for the foundation, which helped save the life of Laszlo Szilagyi whose two sons, Peter and Adam, attend Bashaw.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2012
Gullet students earn dance party

Gullett Elementary School students who demonstrated positive behavior in recent weeks earned themselves a dance party, of sorts.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2012
Fundraiser set for Main Street

Residents wishing to help children achieve academic and personal success now can lace up their sneakers and race for the cause.

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  • Neighbors
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