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East County | Neighbors

More than 130 real estate professionals gathered recently at the Polo Grill and Bar to hear real estate law expert Barbara Burke discuss the serious topic of contracts with a dose of humor.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2011
Business Observer

Cornerstone Title hosts expert; Flanders joins Keller Williams office; Neal nears completion of Wisteria Park

  • East County
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Terry Needell, Joy Chatzistamatis, David Chatzistamatis, Rose Anne McCabe, Cheryl Kleiman, Mary Conklin and Kathy Bondur enjoyed the day. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2011
University Park women celebrate the arts

The University Park Women's Club hosted a special luncheon and meeting Oct. 12

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This frog enjoyed the cooler, rainy weather from outside an East County home.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Frog climbing

This frog enjoyed the cooler, rainy weather from outside an East County home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Louis and Lily Hinds enjoyed their special dinner.
  • By Lisa Ith
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Chick-fil-A Daddy Daughter Date Night

East County dads and their daughters headed to Chick-fil-A Oct. 15 for a special Daddy Daughter Date Night celebration.

  • East County
  • News
The Pirates fought fiercely.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Homecoming Game

The Braden River High School Pirate family rallied Friday night during the school's Homecoming game against Bayshore High School.

  • East County
  • News
ODA's cheerleaders kept the mood lively.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Homecoming

Families at the Out-of-Door Academy gathered tonight at the school's Lakewood Ranch campus for an All-School Picnic and Homecoming game against Dade Christian School.

  • East County
  • News
Selby Botanical Gardens held their first performance of their Fall performance series, GartenFest, Sunday, Oct. 9 out by the Banyan trees at the Botanical Gardens. In this photo: Ashley Hassler. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2011
Photos of the Week

Enjoy some of our best photos this week from all Observers.

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Joan and Joe Vilasi came to eat with their 6-year-old grandson, Joseph, center.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis Grandparents Lunch

More than 300 grandparents enjoyed lunch at Willis Elementary School Oct. 13 as the school hosted a special Grandparents Lunch.

  • East County
  • News
McNeal Principal Norma Scott, right, thanks John Falkner and Mark Campbell for their help in developing a garden and science lab at McNeal. The school celebrated the facility's opening today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Opening Day

McNeal Principal Norma Scott, right, thanks John Falkner and Mark Campbell for their help in developing a garden and science lab at McNeal. The school celebrated the facility's opening today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kaitlin Folsom, 11, sang a solo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Choir Concert

Choir students at Haile Middle School brought American classics to life during the "Haile to the Red, White and Blue: An Evening of American Music" Oct. 12 at the school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jodi Rawlings with Kim Parrado
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pink Martini Spa-tini

Manatee Cancer Center on Oct. 12 hosted its first "Pink Martini Spa-tini" event at the Cancer Support Community. Festivities included free makeovers, mini manicures, spray tanning, chair massages, pink martinis and hors d'oeuvres and more.

  • East County
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At what location are these flowers growing?
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Where am I growing?

At what location are these flowers growing?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2011
Chabad enjoys Family Fun Day

Chabad Hebrew School of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch celebrated its first Family Fun Day of the year with a Honey Cake Bake-Off Sept. 25.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Billie and Bob Delaney with Charles Barkley, who also joined in on the ride
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2011
Ranch residents Ride 2 Recovery

Lakewood Ranch resident Bob Delaney, with the help of his wife, Billie, a marathon runner, spent weeks training for a Ride 2 Recovery bicycle event to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Susan Esco took this sunset photo Sept. 25, while strolling through Greenbrook.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2011
Weekly Winner: Shades of Royalty

Susan Esco took this sunset photo Sept. 25, while strolling through Greenbrook.

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