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East County | Neighbors

Teachers Rachel Wilson, Lynn Edwards, Michael Lawson and Kaitlyn Bunker enjoyed the evening.
  • By Marina Wolf-Schmidt
  • November 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Gala

The Parent Committee at Kiddie Academy hosted the preschool's second Apple Gala Oct. 22 at Cantina Toscana.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Meredith Carroll wore one of the most colorful costumes in the entire parade.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose Parade of Costumes

Superheroes, princesses and even a pint-sized Vincent van Gogh made an appearance in Lakewood Ranch for Primrose School's annual Parade of Costumes Oct. 31. Following the parade for family members and friends, the costumed kids headed inside for classroom parties.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
As part of a flash mob, about 100 students at Haile Middle School performed the dance from Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' video in the courtyard of the school at 9:05 a.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2011
VIDEO: Flash mob 'thrills' students at Haile Middle

As part of a flash mob, about 100 students at Haile Middle School performed the dance from Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' video in the courtyard of the school at 9:05 a.m.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Three-year-old Gabbie Hotaling and her older sister Maddie, 6, had a lot of fun at this year’s Halloween Party.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: MOMS Club of Lakewood Ranch Halloween Party

Dozens of children didn't let a little rain earlier in the day keep them from putting on their costumes and heading out to Summerfield Park Oct. 29 for the MOMS Club of Lakewood Ranch's annual Halloween Party. Children enjoyed music, games, crafts, candy and snacks and a pumpkin carving contest, among other activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Main Street Travel's Isabel Lund-McCarthy poured Czechvar beer for guests.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: International Beer Festival

East County residents tipped their glasses for local charity during the International Beer Festival Oct. 29 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Festivities included samplings of more than 100 craft and specialty beers, live music, a costume contest and more.

  • East County
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Conor O'Neil, 3, watched the dunk tank with his father, Greg.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest

A slight rain Oct. 28 didn't keep East County families from flocking to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' annual Boo Fest celebration. Attendees enjoyed face painting, games and other family-friendly activities.

  • East County
  • News
Mason Pawloski and Brycen Mohar wore cuddly lion costumes to the weekly meeting of Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s “Mommies and Babies” group. Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2011
SPECIAL EDITION: Photos of the Week

Sarasota and the surrounding area costumes up for Halloween in this special edition of 'Photos of the Week.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Boo Fest will feature a costume parade, haunted house and much more.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 28, 2011
Rain threat won't scare away Ranch Boo Fest

Organizers say the Lakewood Ranch Halloween bash will go on rain or shine. More events are planned in the East County throughout the weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hall-of-Fame fan Keith Kunzig, known as Big Nasty, today spoke to children at Tara Elementary School about the importance of saying no to drugs. The event was part of Red Ribbon Week.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Big Nasty

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hall-of-Fame fan Keith Kunzig, known as Big Nasty, today spoke to children at Tara Elementary School about the importance of saying no to drugs. The event was part of Red Ribbon Week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2011
Imagine principal makes trip to the roof

Imagine School Principal Stephen Sajewski spent part of the day Oct. 21 on the school's roof to reward students for raising more than $10,000 during the school's recent book fair.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2011
Temple Emanu-El hosts fall festival

Members of Temple Emanu-El enjoyed special Wild West-themed family time Oct. 15 as the temple's preschool hosted a fall festival fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2011
Ranch hosts Boo Fest family fun

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' Corp.'s annual Boo Fest event will run from 6-9 p.m.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Participating students heard from District 67 state Rep. Greg Steube, back center, as part of orientation. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2011
Youth with a Mission

The newly formed Manatee Youth Commission will give high school students a voice in local policy-making efforts.

  • East County
  • News
Landon Jude Rosenberg
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2011
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].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Larry Davenport took this photo of vultures coming to roost for the night at Jiggs Landing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2011
Weekly Winner: Spooky Silhouette

Larry Davenport took this photo of vultures coming to roost for the night at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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