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Haley Moore, with her parents Mitch and Stephanie, held a lemonade stand.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 5K Walk and Roll

Friends and relatives of Mitch and Stephanie Moore sported their tennis shoes and headed out to King Family Farm Sept. 17 for the 5K Walk and Roll. The event raised money to help Mitch Moore travel to Panama for stem cell therapy. He lost the use of his legs 12 years ago in a traffic accident.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mara Falahee, Ava Knig and Sammi Jo Gaeta
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Senior-Kindergarten Picnic

Out-of-Door Academy seniors traveled from Lakewood Ranch to ODA's Siesta Key campus Friday to meet up with their kindergarten buddies for a splendid picnic.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jessica Smith says she knew from the moment she saw Elijah's photo that he was meant to be her son.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2011
Photos of the Week

A selection of the best photos from all Observers this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Constitution Day is a federal holiday that recognizes the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. It is observed Sept. 17. The holiday was created in 2004.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2011
LECOM celebrates Constitution Day

Attorney Mary Kawk spoke at a special event today.

  • East County
  • News
Greenbrook residents Bernie and Mark Becker
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Progressive Dinner

Lakewood Ranch residents tasted a world of flavors from the comforts of Lakewood Ranch Main Street Sept. 15 during the "Around the World" Progressive Dinner. Guests started with sushi at Saijo Sushi & Japanese Restaurant before tasting Mexican, Scottish, American and French cuisine.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Owen Marron of the Center of Integrated Medicine performs acupressure on Windmill Manor resident Ann Carb
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 Wellness Expo

More than 100 vendors were on display during the 2011 Wellness Expo Sept. 13 at Woodland, the Community Church. During the event, guests had the opportunity to meet various health and wellness professionals and learn more about their practices. In addition, guests also enjoyed demo fitness classes, including kickboxing, strength training, self-defense and ballroom dancing, among others.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 14, 2011
McNeal plans golf tournament

The McNeal Elementary Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club, 15150 70th Terrace E. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Fee is $125 per person and includes dinner.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 14, 2011
Lindgren speaks at Temple service

East County resident Garrett Lindgren, a retired New York City firefighter who served as a first responder at the World Trade Center on 9/11, shared his searing story at Temple Emanu-El's Shabbat Service of Remembrance Sept. 9.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 14, 2011
Wobbly Feet plans Wifflemania

The East County-based Wobbly Feet Foundation will host Wifflemania for a Cure of A-T, a wiffleball tournament, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24, at Longwood Park. 6050 Longwood Run Blvd.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Actor Mike Kradlak called SMR Aggregates' shell-mining operation "a perfect setting for a desperate man in a desperate setting."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2011
Lakewood Ranch is out of this world

A Lakewood Ranch shell-mining operation proved to be the perfect location for a space scene for Austin McKinley's newest short film.

  • East County
  • News
Edgar Montes took this photo Sept. 5, on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 14, 2011
Weekly Winner: Moderate Chop

Edgar Montes took this photo Sept. 5, on Anna Maria Island.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Through their foundation, cancer survivors Tony McEachern and Lori Mishos want to help cancer patients cope with their diagnosis.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2011
Riding for a Reason

Team Tony, a local organization that provides support to cancer patients and their spouses, is hosting a 200-mile ride.

  • East County
  • News
Jessica and Gerrid Smith traveled to Ethiopia twice to complete the adoption process. They returned home with Elijah in July. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 14, 2011
Lakewood couple completes family with adopted son

On June 28, Lakewood Ranch residents Jessica and Gerrid Smith boarded a plane for Africa. They returned from Ethiopia with their adopted son, whom they have named Elijah.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"I planted squashes," said Cody Pooler, 11. "It was fun. You poked holes and planted."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2011
New greenhouse cultivates learning at Pinnacle Academy

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch installed a greenhouse this summer at Pinnacle Academy. Students now are getting their hands dirty and trying to get their garden to grow.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 13, 2011
Ranch readies for interim contractors

Lakewood Ranch CDD boards this week are expected to hire interim landscape contractors

  • East County
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