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East County | Neighbors

Pictured are Lakewood Ranch High School students Briana Nelson-Canty, Kiona Poyner, Miranda Lim, Christina Rothenberger and Micaela Figueroa.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2011
FCCLA youths excel at nationals

Students from Lakewood Ranch and Southeast high schools and Braden River Middle School took honors at a recent conference in California

  • East County
  • Schools
Posy Havens helps McNeal Elementary third-grader Gabe Hahn with his craft project.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Magdalene VBS

Sixteen children traveled to the Big Apple for St. Mary Magdalene's Big Apple Adventure VBS Aug. 8-12. Throughout the week, children enjoyed worship, arts and crafts, mission central, snacks and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Models pose post fashion show in Saks Fifth Avenue evening wear.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: LECOM Future Physicians in Fashion

Students at LECOM (Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine) walked the runway at Saks Fifth Avenue.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2011
Camp Spotlight: Space Station Salvation VBS

More than 80 children are enjoying a "Space Station Salvation" themed Vacation Bible School at Risen Savior Lutheran Church this week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dick and Lorraine Vitale had a private audience with Pope Benedict XVI. Photo courtesy of Terri Vitale.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2011
Vitales meet Pope Benedict XVI

Meeting Pope Benedict XVI while in Italy left Dick and Lorraine Vitale speechless.

  • East County
  • News
Mason Minor and Giana Talerico played Joseph and Mary during a Bible story.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Risen Savior VBS

More than 80 children turned out this week for Risen Savior Lutheran Church's 10th annual Vacation Bible School event.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2011
District opens line for parents

The Manatee County School District this week opened a special line, called the Parent Information Phone Line, to help parents with back-to-school questions.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2011
County sticks by Tara land-use decision

Manatee County commissioners last week rejected a developer's request for $1.9 million for preventing it from developing the property.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Take note, New York and Paris: Preschool kids at Kids R Kids of Lakewood Ranch may have created the latest fashion trend.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2011
Ranch kids makefashion statement

Take note, New York and Paris: Preschool kids at Kids R Kids of Lakewood Ranch may have created the latest fashion trend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kayla Butler and her family will open a barn on their home to allow students to browse the donated items.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Kayla Butler

Lakewood Ranch High School freshman Kayla Butler is helping her fellow classmates by spearheading a dress drive for Homecoming. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Randy Cowart took this photo of the sun setting over Bradenton Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2011
Weekly Winner: Complementary Colors

Lakewood Ranch resident Randy Cowart took this photo of the sun setting over Bradenton Beach.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2011
News Briefs 08.10.11

Heritage Harbour home burglarized; Sports complex, team fight cancer; Manatee County School Board to sell property

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kayla Butler is launching a dress drive to help needy students attend dances.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2011
Lakewood Ranch High student launches dress drive

Kayla Butler is launching a dress drive so students in need can have proper attire for school dances.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Meet today's 'In the Kitchen' chef: Lyndsy McDonald
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 9, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lyndsy McDonald

Being married to a chef, Pastries by Design owner Lyndsy McDonald often finds herself with plenty of leftovers in her refrigerator. The Lakewood Ranch-based businesswoman loves to use them to create interesting pizzas. In fact, she used leftover chicken from her daughter's fourth birthday to create this dish.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The sisterhood organization offers financial assistance to women interested in furthering their education through grants, loans and scholarships.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 8, 2011
P.E.O. honors scholarship recipients

Three women received college scholarships during the Philanthropic Educational Organization luncheon today at Marina Jack.

  • East County
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