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East County | Neighbors

Welder Bob Bauman, of All Phases Welding & Fabrication, works on a floor joist bracket. Bauman has been welding for 23 years — even performing the job while serving in the U.S. Navy.
  • By Jen Blanco and Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2011
PHOTO SPECIAL: Love for Laborers

These are the men and women who never see themselves in the newspaper. These are the ones who, with their hands and sweat equity, keep the East County community and its residents functioning. They, collectively, are our backbone. This year, the East County Observer celebrates Labor Day as more than just a day off. We salute those who truly deserve a day of rest the most, and we thank you for all your hard work.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dave Fuchs captured these clouds in River Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2011
Weekly Winner: Silver-lined sky

Dave Fuchs captured these clouds in River Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The two corn hole tournaments will raise funds for Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Animal Sanctuary.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 30, 2011
Biker group helps big cats

The Gulf Coast Diva Angels are sponsoring corn hole tournaments to benefit Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Animal Sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
The Incorporation Study Group said it will table its work regarding the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2011
Ranch Incorporation fails straw poll

More than 56% of respondents of the straw poll voted against moving forward with the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A 2-year-old child has been transported to All Children's Hospital after nearly drowning in the family's pool today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2011
Creekwood toddler nearly drowns

The incident occurred around 1 p.m. today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2011
Marina's holds pizza eat off

As part of their 28th anniversary celebration, the owners of Marina's Pizza in Lakewood Ranch hosted a pizza eat off this morning.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jesse Clark, Justin Clark, Matthew Cohen, Josh Clark and Josh Silverman
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Picnic

Families from Temple Emanu-El gathered tonight at Summerfield Park for the temple's fifth annual Family Picnic and Havdalah. Attendees enjoyed pizza and ice cream before a Havdalah ceremony.

  • East County
  • News
Matthew Vanderkooy, right, plays with chalk with his brothers, Caleb, left, and Nathaniel, behind.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Splash Bash

Hundreds of Lakewood Ranch families enjoyed their last summer hurrah Aug. 27 at the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.'s annual Back to School Splash Bash event. The event, held at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, featured swimming, arts and crafts, inflatable slides and other activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Actor Mike Kradlak portrays an astronaut in an independent film called "Life in a Glass House." Part of the short film is being shot at SMR Aggregates today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2011
Photo of the Day: Astronaut lands in Lakewood Ranch

Actor Mike Kradlak portrays an astronaut in an independent film called "Life in a Glass House." Part of the short film is being shot at SMR Aggregates today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Christine Robinson takes a photo of her son, E.J. in front of his second grade classroom Wednesday, Aug. 24 at Out-of-Door Academy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2011
Photos of the Week

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

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2011
Children's Summit scheduled for Saturday

This year's Manatee Children's Summit is themed 'Healthy Families - Happy Families.'

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch Silver Stars Dance Team
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2011
Silver Stars host fundraiser

The Lakewood Ranch High School Silver Stars Dance Team will hold a rummage sale and flea market fundraiser Saturday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2011
Old Navy opens East County store

Sales from the opening of Old Navy's University Town Center location this weekend will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

  • East County
  • News
Submit your wildlife photos to Managing Editor Michael Eng, meng@yourobserver.com.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2011
Ranch residents fawn over fawn

Country Club of Lakewood Ranch residents Bob and Karol Borkowski caught a glimpse of this precious fawn tucked into the base of a blooming plumbago.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Residents donned their bathing suits and goggles and jumped into the pool at Stoneybrook Golf Club to watch “Flight of the Navigator.”
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2011
Heritage Harbour enjoys poolside flick

It's not everyday you can enjoy a movie and a dip in the pool at the same time. But for some lucky families in Heritage Harbour, that's exactly what happened Aug. 19.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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