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Kellie Holohan, 14, took this sunset photo from her backyard in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2011
Weekly Winner: Amber Rays

Kellie Holohan, 14, took this sunset photo from her backyard in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County residents Kay and Carmen Rizzo, owners of Carmen’s Italian Cafe, are thrilled to have Luigi back at their restaurant after he was taken during business hours one night in April.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 24, 2011
Luigi Rizzo returns home after kidnapping

After being tortured and kidnapped and taking a ride in a police car, Luigi Rizzo finally is safe at his home at Carmen's Italian Cafe.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2011
Letter to the Editor

Ranch growth shows no need to incorporate

  • East County
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Christine and Ryan Roman welcomed their daughter, Giavanna Jayne Nicole Roman, to the world Aug. 6, 2011.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 24, 2011
Man, paralyzed by cancer, celebrates daughter's birth

Ryan Roman didn't know if he'd be alive to see the birth of his daughter,Giavanna. Now, he can't wait to see what the future holds for her.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Madelyn Myre served ‘stone soup’ to her mother, Lisa.
  • By Sharon Frank
  • August 24, 2011
Primrose serves up kitchen fun

Kids at Primrose School's Camp Primrose shared some homemade recipes with parents at the camp's 'Dig, Stir, Chomp!' session last week. After honing their cooking skills with author Suzanne Beecher, the kids served 'stone soup' based on a popular children's book.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tyler Michael Lennox was born to Aberdeen residents Laura Eslinger-Lennox and Michael Lennox at 1:23 p.m. Aug. 9, 2011.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2011
Birth Announcements 08.25.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Sarasota Baptist members dish out breakfast to educators
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 23, 2011
Church welcomes back Tara's teachers

Sarasota Baptist Church last week hosted a breakfast for faculty and staff from Tara Elementary School to welcome them back from their summer break.

  • East County
  • News
Grant Bouck, 3, was amazed when a grape fell off the vine at his touch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Grape Stomp

Residents of The Lake Club gathered Aug. 21 for a special grape stomping event at the community's vineyard.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High graduate Kirsten Hannabass placed sixth in the Swivel at the 37th Division 1 Show Ski National Championship.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 19, 2011
Local skiers place at national tournament

Three members of the Sarasota Ski a Rees Water Ski Show Team competed and placed at the 37th Division 1 Show Ski National Championship Aug. 12 to Aug. 14 in Janesville, Wis.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Author John Maxwell will speak at Bayside Aug. 20-21. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2011
Author John Maxwell to speak at Bayside

Bayside Community Church will host speaker and author John Maxwell this weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Black Pearls dancer Veronica Mahaney was excited to perform for her new classmates.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 19, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Freshmen Orientation

Braden River High School faculty welcomed its incoming freshmen with an orientation program Aug. 18. The program featured performances by the marching band, the River Rhapsody singers, the Black Pearls dance team and more. Administrators also discussed Braden River's rules and expectations with the Class of 2015.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II graduated from Braden River High School in 2008 as part of the school’s first graduation class. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2011
Spc. 4 Patrick Lay II: Everyone's Hero

Against a sky painted in shades of blue, pink and orange, vehicles parked along a sidewalk lined with miniature American flags along 44th Drive East in the Wallingford subdivision.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 17, 2011
News Briefs

GreyHawk supervisor cleared of ethics complaint; Mega-church buys more Ranch property; Town Hall to host irrigation presentation; Schools gear up with open house events; Manatee County Jail earns re-accreditation

  • East County
  • News
The Windsor’s Regional Director of Operations Lorrie Britton said the new facility will offer tailored services to residents, including medication assistance, assistance with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and other issues, and more.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2011
Windsor expansion in progress

The facility will open a new memory care community next spring.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Mark Campbell and his wife, April, say the complex will allow Bible Baptist Church to introduce several new programs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2011
Bible Baptist Church secures new property

The East County church has signed a five-year-lease for the John H. Marble Recreation Complex, better known as the old YMCA building on State Road 70.

  • East County
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