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The Ariel String Quartet today visited students at Braden River High School as part of the Perlman Music Program/Suncoast Education Outreach Program.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 24, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Ariel String Quartet

The Ariel String Quartet today visited students at Braden River High School as part of the Perlman Music Program/Suncoast Education Outreach Program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Panther Ridge resident Denise Huelsman couldn’t resist picking up some fresh orchids.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Main Street Farmers Market

Dozens of East County residents spent the morning shopping for produce and other gifts while helping support local growers during the Lakewood Ranch Main Street Farmers Market Jan. 21. The market will run from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday through April 14.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
More than 400 guests attended.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Beertopia

More than 400 people gathered at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing in Lakewood Ranch Jan. 21 for the Junior League of Manatee County's annual Beertopia fund-raising event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Matt Gower and Heather Kasten, of the Sarasota Chamber, with Troy Larkin, of Tri County Air Conditioning & Heating
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Prime Time

Business professionals gathered Jan. 18, at the Cancer Support Community in Lakewood Ranch, for The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's Sarasota Prime Time event.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 18, 2012
Rotary completes can-made firecracker

The Rotary Club of East Manatee sparked feelings of patriotism in honor of this year's Manatee County fair with the group's can sculpture - a firecracker standing 5 feet tall.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 18, 2012
Guide Dogs seeks new puppy-raisers

Southeastern Guide Dogs is calling all puppy lovers as it readies to train a new group of guide dog puppies.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"It was in my head," River Isles resident Tami Hegge said of the idea for her new book. "It was the experience, really."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2012
First-time author honors mom with children's book

Using the story of her own mother, River Isles resident Tami Hegge has authored a children's book about losing a loved one to cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Melissa Andersen took this photo Jan. 8, in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 18, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lakewood Ranch resident Melissa Andersen took this photo Jan. 8, in downtown Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Melissa, Audrey and Emery Muller checked out photos of cats while volunteering at Honor Animal Rescue Monday with the MOMS Club of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Animal Rescue Monday

Melissa, Audrey and Emery Muller checked out photos of cats while volunteering at Honor Animal Rescue Monday with the MOMS Club of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gene and Laurie Zeiner moved to Heritage Harbour is September.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Potluck

Residents of Stoneybrook in Heritage Harbour gathered Jan. 13, at the Stoneybrook Rec Center for their monthly potluck event. This month's diner included a 'white elephant' gift exchange.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ed and Wanda Martinetto, along with their dog Gianni, and Gail Boyer and Dave Lacy enjoyed tailgating with the Lakewood Ranch Housewives.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Band Weintraub Cup

East County residents and their guests enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of tailgating and polo during the Band Weintraub Cup Jan. 15 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nine-year-old Canyon Chushman competed in the Leading Man category with her dog Buddy, who came dressed as Gen. George Patton.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Walk of Fame

Dozens of East County dogs put their best paw forward during the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's Walk of Fame fundraiser Jan. 15 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. During the event, East County residents and their four-legged friends enjoyed a pet parade and costume contest, a family festival, raffles, musical entertainment and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Bowery Boys — Wylie Forrester, Glen Moon, Ken Rohrs and Lee Frayer — captured the audience with their smooth sound and vibrant personality.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Fair

Manatee County residents headed to the fair Jan. 13 for youth livestock shows, live musical performances, pig racing and other festivities. The Manatee County Fair runs through Jan. 22.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Martinique model boasts 3,817 square feet of living space.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Builder opens model in Inlets

Arthur Rutenberg Homes celebrated the opening of its exclusive home model, the Martinique, in Harbour Walk in the Inlets, with a special event for Realtors Jan. 12.

  • East County
  • News
Willis Elementary School first grade student Grace Haddock checks out an instrument used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration when it sends crews to fly into hurricanes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Hurricane devices

Willis Elementary School first grade student Grace Haddock checks out an instrument used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration when it sends crews to fly into hurricanes.

  • East County
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