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Collin Leslie Maltby
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Birth Announcements 06.30.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last issue of each month. To have your listing included, please e-mail your information to Executive Editor Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
University Park Country Club resident Giovanni DeCastro shot this sunset photo of his daughter, Emma, 8, Memorial Day weekend on Lido Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Weekly Winner: Tiny Dancer

University Park Country Club resident Giovanni DeCastro shot this sunset photo of his daughter, Emma, 8, Memorial Day weekend on Lido Beach.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Jim Wilson poured drinks to help raise money for the Eddie Livingston Fund.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Eddie Livingston Charity Bar Night

Dozens of East County residents flocked to The Polo Grill and Bar for the Eddie Livingston Charity Bar Night June 23. All of the money raised from the event will benefit the Eddie Livingston Fund in support of 2-year-old Eddie Livingston, who is battling neuroblastoma cancer.

  • East County
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Seven-year-old Nathan Inverso was thrilled when he caught a panda during the outdoor activity.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Pandamania

About 300 children learned how "wildly" God loves them during a special "Pandamania" themed Vacation Bible School at Harvest United Methodist Church this week.

  • East County
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Harvest United Methodist Church will conclude its Vacation Bible School tomorrow.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 23, 2011
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Harvest Pandamania

About 300 children this week are participating in Harvest United Methodist Church's "Pandamania" Vacation Bible School. The East County Observer caught up with several participants to find out what they were up to this week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The grand-prize winner will receive a digital camera and be featured in the "Spirit of America" special section, which will be published June 30.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2011
Picture this: a July 4 photo-op

This annual photo contest is as American as apple pie. And, you still have a chance to snap up a slice of American life for our "Spirit of America" contest.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2011
Boutique hosts Locks of Love event

Boutique Out East Salon & Spa will host a Locks of Love event from 2-6 p.m., June 25, at the salon, 2559 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2011
VFW honors Rep. Brad Steube

Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Braden River Post 12055 recently honored Rep. Greg Steube, a military veteran, with a certificate of appreciation for Steube's efforts on behalf of veterans in Florida's District 67 and their families.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2011
Service day planned for Jiggs Landing

Volunteers of the Old Braden River Historical Society will roll up their sleeves this weekend and get to work at Jiggs Landing Park.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2011
Sanborn, Film Society host Movieville event

Sanborn Studios, the Sarasota Film Society and the Sarasota County Film & Television offices joined forces this weekend to present the first Movieville International Film Festival June 17-19.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2011
Philanthropic faux pas

It would seem Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch is just helping too many organizations lately.

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Morgan Pyne
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2011
Ranch grad selected for medical school

Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Morgan Pyne has been selected to attend Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's School of Medicine starting next month.

  • East County
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David Coupland, Ernie Lisch, Ron Travis and Richard Parker hit the links at Tara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2011
East County Business

CornerStone, Blue Skye to offer Hot Properties event; EDGE announces new field specialist; Gateway Bank names new group VP; Hampton joins Soda Group at Keller Williams; RE/MAX tournament raises $4,650 for hospital

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Rotary board members were inducted June 16. Photo submitted by Laurie Hagberg.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2011
Ranch Rotary inducts new officers

The Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club recently inducted new board members and officers.

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Olivia Miller loved jumping into the arms of her dad, Max.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybook Luau and Dive-In Movie

Residents of Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour gathered at the community's recreation center June 18 for Stoneybrook's Annual Luau and Dive-in Movie event. Guests enjoyed swimming, barbecue, music and mingling with friends.

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