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East County | Neighbors

Manatee County School District officials are hoping a new budget process will provide the public more opportunity for input while also giving Manatee County School Board members better information with which to make budgetary decisions.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2011
Superintendent changes budget strategy

Manatee County School District officials hope the new process will encourage public input.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Freshman Justin Ross and senior Ryan Fischer read the "The Quiltmaker's Gift" to a group of fifth-grade students.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2011
Pirate football players share time, stories with Tara students

The Braden River football team read to fourth- and fifth-grade students at Tara Elementary Oct. 27 during the school's Sports Day. A group of players also read to Dehlia Garrity's first-grade class at Braden River Elementary Oct. 26.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2011
Business Observer

Ranch company films ShleterBox documentary; Pope Financial launches in Ranch; SMR introduces assistance program

  • East County
  • News
Gabe White tried on an entire firefighter outfit.
  • By Dianne Trask
  • November 2, 2011
Goddard education heats up with firefighters' visit

In keeping with its 'In the Neighborhood' theme during October, The Goddard School at Lakewood Ranch hosted a variety of professionals throughout the month. Children enjoyed a visit by a fire truck and ambulance Oct. 21.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cathy Woolley took this sunset photo in the Bradenton Marina at Pier 22.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2011
Weekly Winner: Dinner by the River

Cathy Woolley took this sunset photo in the Bradenton Marina at Pier 22.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Christian Iturrino, Sean Freund, Andrew Beall checked out the fire truck.
  • By Dianne Trask
  • November 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Goddard's 'In the Neighborhood'

In keeping with its "In the Neighborhood" theme during October, The Goddard School at Lakewood Ranch hosted a variety of professionals throughout the month. Children enjoyed a visit by a fire truck and ambulance Oct. 21.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Can you tell us where this fall scarecrow resides? The first person to answer correctly gets a Facebook shout out.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 1, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY Where am I?

Can you tell us where this fall scarecrow resides? The first person to answer correctly gets a Facebook shout out.

  • 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
  • News
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
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