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Ella and Mya Brauch had a blast at Bennett Park's grand opening.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bennett Park Grand Opening

Manatee County commissioners, county officials and Tom Bennett's extended family celebrated the completion of a dream during the Bennett Park grand opening celebration and festival Nov. 12. Former commissioner Jonathan Bruce spoke about the park's long history, and Lakewood Ranch High School's JROTC presented the colors during the ceremony. Commissioner and veteran Larry Bustle raised the American flag for the first time at the park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Guitarist Frank Reck played with the Florida Suncoast Mummers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2011
Photo Gallery: University Park 20-year Celebration

The University Park Golf & Country Club hosted a special party for its members Nov. 11 in honor of University Park's 20th anniversary. Guest enjoyed live music, socializing, food and drink and a fireworks show.

  • East County
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The event will feature more than 300 American and international wines, food, music and more.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 11, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Suncoast Food and Wine Fest

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch will host its 10th Suncoast Food and Wine Fest Nov. 12, at Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2011
Elks pay tribute to veterans

The Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge 2855 was among several Elks area lodges to hold a special barbecue lunch for veterans, their families and the staff at Pay Pines Hospital recently.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cpl. Hurb Thompson and Master Sgt. Mark Corradino raised the flag.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Flag Ceremony

Students at Braden River Middle School today paid tribute to military veteransd uring a special Flag Ceremony at the school. The event included a flag-raising ceremony, patriotic music and guest speakers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ten children at Tara Elementary School today took a limousine ride to The Red Elephant restaurant as a reward for raising the most money school-wide during a recent cookie sale fundraiser.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Tara Limo

Ten children at Tara Elementary School today took a limousine ride to The Red Elephant restaurant as a reward for raising the most money school-wide during a recent cookie sale fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gregg Anderson, local business man
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 9, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Gregg Anderson

Gregg Anderson launched recently the South Manatee Business Coalition, an organization dedicated to creating a unique identity for South Manatee County and create a positive business environment in the area. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch residents Jodie, Sarah, Julia and Don Meyers help hold a 100-year-old Torah scroll.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Temple honors Simchat Torah

Many East County residents were among the nearly 300 worshippers enjoying Temple Emanu-El's Simchat Torah celebration Oct. 21.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jaysa Molina, right, BRE second-grader, with her art teacher, Dr. Donna Hart
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
BRE student wins art contest

Jaysa Molina, a second-grader at Braden River Elementary School, was one of 20 students to win the annual Sarasota Manatee Airport Art Contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"(My illness has) made me appreciate every day," said Eden Banks, who is pictured with her pastor, Steve Price. "I thought I was an anomaly, but there are a lot of young women in their 30s and 20s with metastatic breast cancer."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2011
Lakewood Ranch pastor laces up for cancer patient

Harvest United Methodist Church Pastor Steve Price completed the Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon, which he dubbed as Eden's Run, Nov. 5, in honor of church member, Eden Banks.

  • East County
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Matt Vanderford, 4, has adjusted well to life with his new family. He is pictured with his adoptive parents, Scott and Cyndee Vanderford.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2011
Bayside church to host adoption event

Bayside Community Church's Bridge a Life ministry will educate the public about domestic and international adoptions with a special event Nov. 11.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gabor Szakacs took this sunset photo from the Emerson Point Preserve in October in west Palmetto.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Weekly Winner: Sails at sunset

Gabor Szakacs took this sunset photo from the Emerson Point Preserve in October in west Palmetto.

  • East County
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Construction crews are making significant progress on the new Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's School of Dental Medicine.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Steel frame

Construction crews are making significant progress on the new Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's School of Dental Medicine.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Stage Manager Amelia Summersbee helps actress Gabby Maraia, who plays the character of Mary Warren, fix her hair and bonnet.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA performs 'The Crucible'

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy this week will show how easily fear can persuade. Performances of the 1952 award-winning classic, 'The Crucible,' will be held at 8 p.m. Nov. 9-12, at ODA, 5950 Deer Drive, Lakewood Ranch. Tickets cost $5.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bryce Andrews had fun racing through an inflatable obstacle course.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary Fall Festival

Tara Elementary School students and their families enjoyed a day outside with friends during the school's annual fall festival Nov. 5. Festivities included inflatables, carnival-style games, a silent auction, a performance by Tara's Dance Team and more.

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