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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
  • Neighbors
Ella Carson, behind, and Isabelle McKeon, front, feasted on pizza while watching other children play basketball.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lunch break

Ella Carson, behind, and Isabelle McKeon, front, feasted on pizza while watching other children play basketball.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
We have our favorite dishes, what are yours?
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
POLL: What is your favorite traditional Thanksgiving dish?

Thanksgiving is only two days from today! What traditional dish are you most excited for?

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Troop candy drive a success

Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero, of Dentistry for Children and Adolescents, says she was pleased with the donations her business received for its annual Candy Drive for the Troops.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Out-of-Door Academy family Bianca, Roberta, Laszlo and Tom Tengerdy will continue with their Thanksgiving Day tradition of feeding the homeless this year in Colorado while visiting family.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2011
East County families give a helping hand on Thanksgiving

For these East County families, Thanksgiving is more than just turkey on the table. It's a chance to make a difference.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Haile Middle School students Tyler Whitlock and Parker Whitlock, front, and Taylor Lewis and C.J. Cooper recently won awards at the 2011 VEX Robotics All-Star Challenge.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2011
Haile Middle students build award-winning robots

One of the smartest robots in the state lives right here in the East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Angela Massaro-Fain, Cassandra Holmes, Julie Smith, Beth Wood and Ardell Terry. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Brenna Stevens
  • November 22, 2011
Lakewood Community Fund celebrates female philanthropists

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund and Northern Trust presented a Women's Giving Circle High Tea Oct. 26, at The Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Neighbors
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