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East County | Neighbors

Attendees enjoyed plenty of fast action.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Under the Palms

Supporters of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center enjoyed a day of fun and fundraising during the annual Polo Under the Palms event March 24. The day began with the Making Cancer History Seminar, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Attendees then headed to the Sarasota Polo Club for an afternoon of action followed by an evening of dinner, music and dancing under the stars.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jamie Phillips, Christy Cardillo, Kim Dalglish and Tim Gruters, of Shinn & Co., dished out food for guests.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: MEDC Hob Nob

Inclement weather didn't keep local business professionals from gathering March 22, at the Sarasota Polo Club, for the Manatee Economic Development Corp.'s 24th annual Hob Nob Bar-B-Que.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 22, 2012
Accident victim looking for witnesses

Lakewood Ranch resident Kim Earley is looking for anyone who saw the traffic crash at 12:30 p.m. March 17, at the intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Clubhouse Drive.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gia Cohen and Rebekah Meyers
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 21, 2012
Interfaith effort feeds hungry families

East County teenagers at Temple Emanu-El are among the participants in an innovative interfaith effort to aid hungry children.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Mendy Bukiet described Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch's new permanent location as a "miniature holy land."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 21, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Chabad moves into permanent home

Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch celebrated the grand opening of its permanent home March 18.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lisa Leberth-Yow photographed the sun setting over Old Myakka.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 21, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lisa Leberth-Yow photographed the sun setting over Old Myakka.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
MGA sponsored the match.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sunday Polo

Polo enthusiasts gathered March 18, at the Sarasota Polo Club for the MGA Insurance USPA Finals.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ten-year-old Seth Morano couldn’t contain his excitement after getting a hit.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Miracle League of Manasota Opening Day

Aspiring Miracle League baseball players suited up and hit the field for the Miracle League of Manasota's Opening Day March 17. The league's four teams opened the season with a first pitch ceremony and a pair of baseball games on the new Miracle League Field.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
University Park Country Club resident Ellen Kaiden started Art in the Park 12 years ago as a way to meet other local artists.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Art in the Park

University Park Country Club residents and the community enjoyed seeing the works of a variety of local artists during the 12th annual Art in the Park March 17. More than 30 artists were featured in the neighborhood's fine arts exhibit.

  • East County
  • News
Alisha and Robert Herrington came out with their children Kaela, 3, and Ben, 20 months.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Irish Celtic Festival

East County residents celebrated St. Patrick's Day and their Irish heritage during the inaugural Irish Celtic Festival March 17 at Central Park in Lakewood Ranch. Guests enjoyed a Lucky Dog Parade, live musical and dance entertainment, children's games and activities, food, green beer and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Irish dancers enthralled the crowd.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Patrick's Day Feast

More than 500 guests gathered March 14, at the Palm-Aire Country Club, for a special St. Patrick's Day Feast. Guests enjoyed a smorgasbord of Irish fare, live Irish music and dancing and socializing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Terri Ayers and Marie Avery, of RE/Max Alliance Group, with Vicki Vega, of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA Membership Luncheon

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance learned about strategic thinking for their businesses during a special Alliance membership luncheon March 14, at the Polo Grill.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2012
UPCC women celebrate the arts

Fifty members of the University Park Women's Club enjoyed a cultural extravaganza during their recent trip to St. Petersburg.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2012
Garden Club hosts afternoon tea

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Garden Club enjoyed a relaxing afternoon of finery at the club's recent Afternoon Team at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dancers kept the audience captivated throughout their performance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2012
Braden River High School showcases student talent

Braden River High School's Academy of Arts and Communications Technology hosted its fourth annual Art & Film Festival March 9.

  • East County
  • Schools
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