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East County | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
Pirates to host car show for hero

The Braden River High School Pirate family will host the Patrick Lay Memorial Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 4, at the school, 6545 S.R. 70 E., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
High winds blow out bonfire

Guests at Freedom Elementary School's annual bonfire Nov. 18 had a blast despite high winds eliminating the main attraction.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
From all of us at The Observer Group to all our beloved readers, we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and happy holidays.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
The Observer Holiday Gift Guide

Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year?

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 30, 2011
Acts of kindness help neighbors

Each week through December, the Observer Group will feature a local donor who is involved with Season of Sharing, a community-wide fundraising partnership created by The Community Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 30, 2011
East County students' film debuts Dec. 3

Several East County students will see their film, 'The Good Kids,' debut Dec. 3, at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Charlie Hurt was the Overall Male Winner.
  • By Christine and Ian Loomes
  • November 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Runners lace up for Harvest Hustle

Running enthusiasts Nov. 19 wound their way from Harvest United Methodist Church, through the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club and back to the church during Harvest's annual Harvest Hustle 5K race. The event benefited the ministries of All Faiths Food Bank.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael O'Leary took this photo Nov. 22, in Greenbrook Preserve.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
Weekly Winner: Reflections

Michael O'Leary took this photo Nov. 22, in Greenbrook Preserve.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Olga Fuentes prepares fruit bowls at Station 400, an eatery that opened Nov. 26 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Open for business

Station 400 opened the doors of its newly located breakfast and lunch eatery Nov. 26. The restaurant is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Children enjoyed a tractor-pulled train ride through the groves.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mixon Harvest Festival

Mixon Fruit Farms on Nov. 19-20 welcomed the fall season with its annual Harvest Festival. This year's festival featured more than 70 arts and crafts booths, live performances, food vendors and plenty of activities for the children.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This year's bonfire featured a live band performing on the black top.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Bonfire

Freedom Elementary Principal Jim Mennes calls it 'The Bonfire That Never Was.' Although high winds eliminated the possibility of the school's annual bonfire, there was plenty of fun to be had at the event Nov. 18. Guests enjoyed food, live music and plenty of time with family and friends.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ladies in Diva Angels donated proceeds from a recent poker run to Big Cat Habitat of Sarasota. Photo courtesy of Donna Defant.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 28, 2011
Diva Angels ride benefits Big Cat Habitat

Ladies' biker organization Diva Angels recently hosted the groups seventh annual Poker Run.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Renee Pitts, Nancy Harrison and Robin Storm put on quite a performance at the video game theater.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Thunder Fun Day

The Out-of-Door Academy students, their families and the community enjoyed an afternoon of fun and games during the school's annual Thunder Fun Day Nov. 19 at the Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch. During the festival, guests enjoyed food, games, arts and crafts, a rock wall, bounce houses, a video game theater, a cake walk and hamster ball, among other activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Children were excited to pick out food for the homeless. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 24, 2011
Primrose gives thanks with giving

Children at Primrose School in Lakewood Ranch celebrated the Thanksgiving spirit by buying food for the homeless.

  • East County
  • News
Arlene Casey, Claire Marsh and Adie Abelson enjoyed the Fall Fashion Show.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fall Fashion Show

More than 100 Tara Golf & Country Club residents and their guests enjoyed an afternoon of fashion and fun during the club's annual Fall Fashion Show Nov. 18. Guests enjoyed a gourmet luncheon before seeing the latest trends during the Fanta-Sea Runway Show, featuring fashions by A' Tu International of Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pianist Randy Estelle
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 22, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Randy Estelle

Pianist Randy Estelle will usher in the Christmas season with a holiday performance this weekend at Christian Retreat in the East County. Read more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
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