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East County | Neighbors

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  • January 4, 2012
Ranch to offer resident orientation

Attention new Lakewood Ranch residents. If you're confused by the acronyms CDD, IDA and HOA, this is the presentation for you.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2012
Girl Scout troop delivers tasty treats

Girl Scout Brownie Troop 764 cooked up a special batch of treats for the area's homeless pets recently.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kiera and Ben are Anchin Pavilion’s newest animal residents.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 4, 2012
Poodles brighten Anchin Pavilion Assisted Living Community

Ben and Kiera, two miniature poodles, recently found a home at Anchin Pavilion Assisted Living Community, where they provide joy and support for residents.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joshua Rogers and Brett Wagner were close friends for most of their lives. Courtesy photos.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Jen Blanco
  • January 4, 2012
IN MEMORY: Lakewood Ranch remembers crash victims

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors Brett Wagner and Joshua Rogers died from injuries sustained in an accident Dec. 25.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Jim Longhitano took this sunset photo last summer.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lakewood Ranch resident Jim Longhitano took this sunset photo last summer.

  • East County
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McKinlee Quinn Gilbert
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2012
East County Births

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements each month. To have your listing included, please email your information to Managing Editor Michael Eng, [email protected].

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  • Neighbors
Lauren Costello, 6, made sure to tell Santa what she wanted for Christmas during Tara Elementary School’s Dinner with Santa Dec. 2. Published Dec. 8, 2011.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: December, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The East County Observer.

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Four-year-old Jordyn Jomisko couldn't wait to show off her patriotic sticker during Freedom Elementary School's Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony Nov. 10. Published Nov. 17, 2011.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: November, 2011

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  • East County
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Kindergartner Connor Loukota took a much-needed break from all of the fun and games during Hunsader Farms' 20th annual Pumpkin Festival. Published Oct. 27, 2011.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 31, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: October, 2011

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River Club resident John D. Lee was taken to the emergency room at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center after he was attacked by John Sabin Aug. 25. in the parking lot of Braden River Elementary School. Published Sept. 1, 2011.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: September, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The East County Observer.

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Country Club of Lakewood Ranch residents Bob and Karol Borkowski caught a glimpse of this precious fawn tucked into the base of a blooming plumbago. Published Aug. 25, 2011.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: August, 2011

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Michael Wallace, Bob Schauer and Eric Walsh. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 28, 2011
University Park shines at charity ball

Members of the University Park Women's Club and their guests sparkled Dec. 10, during the club's seventh annual Diamond and Crystal Charity Ball

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 28, 2011
Napier's canine needs good home

Elmer, this 3-year-old black/chocolate neutered male basset hound mix, is in need of a good home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Saturated Sky: John Nesbitt took this sunset photo last fall from his back yard in Sabal Harbour.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 Weather Winners

Naming a weekly winner became increasingly more difficult throughout the year, and it seemed each new submission was more beautiful than the last. We hope you enjoy this look at some of our favorite submissions from 2011. We'd also like to thank all of our contestants so far and invite you to continue submitting in the new year.

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Students at Rosaire's Riding Academy saddled up for a day full of horseback riding fun July 11. Published July 21, 2011.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 28, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: July, 2011

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