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East County | Neighbors

  • By Jorge Blanco
  • July 27, 2011
The Castaway

This week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paula Egan, Sandra Edwards, Matt Brannan, Brad Moyer and Stephanie Brannon of Integrity Title made a Hawaiian hot dog.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 25, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dog Days of Summer

Dozens of East County residents enjoyed a taste of summer during the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's first Dog Days of Summer hot dog competition and festival July 24 at Greenbrook Adventure Park. Families and pet-lovers enjoyed sampling a variety of hot dogs produced by local businesses, music, games, shows and more. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Alli Earley brought her friend Shayla Bianchi.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Barbecue Cook-off

Despite rain showers, hundreds of East County residents headed out tonight to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for a barbecue cook-off event.

  • East County
  • News
Terry O'Hara says choosing the right club and making small adjustments to your stroke and shave several strokes off your score.
  • By Terry OHara
  • July 21, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: The Short Game

This week, Longboat Key Club and Resort Director of Golf Terry O'Hara shares tips on improving your short game.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Joe Resnick, 14, had fun singing into the Emergency Response Vehicle's intercom system during a training exercise.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Disaster Camp for Teens

East County high school students this week are learning how to help their community in times of need during the It's a Disaster! Disaster Camp for Teens hosted by the American Red Cross.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 20, 2011
Humane Society to host family fest

The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch will host its first Dog Days of Summer hot dog competition and festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 20, 2011
Ballet school plans summer show

Under the artistic direction of Sergiy Mykhaylov and Darya Fedotova, the School of Russian Ballet will present the Summer Intensive Performance at noon, July 30, at the School of Russian Ballet, 8029 Cooper Creek Blvd., University Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Paul Goodwin spied this coyote visiting the preserve on Beechmont Terrace. "After taking a rest, he sniffed around and then walked into the preserve," Goodwin says.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 20, 2011
Creature Feature

Lakewood Ranch resident Paul Goodwin spied this coyote visiting the preserve on Beechmont Terrace.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Richard Barnett took this sunrise photo March 21, at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 20, 2011
Weekly Winner: Sunrise at Memorial Garden

Richard Barnett took this sunrise photo March 21, at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Greenbrook residents Mike and Tara Warmuth enjoyed their first-ever shrimp boil.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Spyder Broussard Low Country-East County Shrimp Boil

Hundreds of East County residents enjoyed a taste of the Crescent City during the 4th Annual Spyder Broussard Low Country-East County Shrimp Boil July 16 at The Polo Grill and Bar. Guests feasted on Cajun classics, including Oysters Bienville, Gumbo Ya-Ya, boudin, boiled shrimp, beignets du monde and more, while listening to the sounds of the Gumbo Boogie Band.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sen. Mike Bennett, SMR Director of Sports Tim Mulqueen, State Rep. Greg Steube, Manatee County Commission candidate Vanessa Baugh and former NBA referee Bob Delaney poured drinks for tips.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Charity Bartending Night

Dozens of East County residents sipped on cocktails during the Charity Bartending Night July 14 at The Polo Grill and Bar. Former NBA referee and Lakewood Ranch resident Bob Delaney, State Rep. Greg Steube, Sen. Mike Bennett, Manatee County Commission candidate Vanessa Baugh and SMR Director of Sports Tim Mulqueen poured drinks for tips to benefit Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation's LWR Remembers 9-11 Flagpole Dedication and Memorial. The event, which is scheduled for Sept. 10 at the Premier Sports Complex, will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Keelie Robb loved performing a ribbon dance to "No One."
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • July 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Summer Dance Camp Recital

Pint-sized dancers took the stage for the Summer Dance Camp Recital July 15 at Gullett Elementary School in Lakewood Ranch. The dancers performed a variety of routines they perfected throughout the summer camp.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2011
Observers launch new eEditions

Trying to go green? Or, are you simply too anxious to wait for your favorite news about You, Your Neighbors, Your Neighborhood to arrive on your doorstep?

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2011
Bobcat surprises Lakewood golfer

Bill Morris had a rather unusual golfing partner during a recent outing at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 13, 2011
Ranch's Polo Grill sizzles with annual shrimp boil

The Polo Grill and Bar will host its fourth annual Sypder Broussard Low Country-East County Shrimp Boil from 6:30-10:30 p.m., July 16.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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