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Lakewood Ranch student Julia Goldman loved reading her group's story to the Bashaw students.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: "Winnie the Pooh and Shakespeare, Too"

Lakewood Ranch High School students shared children's stories they wrote with students at Bashaw Elementary School during the annual "Winnie the Pooh and Shakespeare, Too" event April 29. The high-schoolers also created educational activities to go along with their stories.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The FCAT Fun Day featured a variety of inflatable bounce houses and obstacle courses.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara FCAT Fun Day

Tara Elementary School students enjoyed a day of bounce houses and games following the FCAT during the school's annual FCAT Fun Day April 29. The celebration gave all students a chance to relax following the test.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Twelve ladies from the Longboat Key Club were guests of the Welch Family Foundation.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: First Step of Sarasota 7th Annual Golf Classic

More than 100 golfers and volunteers spent a fun-filled day on the green during First Step of Sarasota's 7th Annual Golf Classic April 29 at the Legacy Golf Club. Players enjoyed a continental breakfast before hitting the course for a round of golf. Once they were done playing, participants gathered together for a buffet-style lunch, silent auction and raffles and a helicopter ball drop.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Charlie Morse and Bill Robinson won the Puttin on the Ritz tournament last year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Puttin on the Ritz

Dozens of members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance showed off their putting skills during the organization's annual Puttin on the Ritz event April 29. Members and their guests enjoyed a lunch and silent auction before hitting the course at The Ritz-Carlton Member's Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch. A trophy was awarded to the winning team and the winner of the putting contest received a new putter valued at $100.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
Lakewood Ranch girls assist in drill

Cousins Rebekah and Sarah Meyers, of Lakewood Ranch, joined others as mock victims during an emergency disaster drill at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport April 20.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ashley Boccuzzi
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
Ranch alum earns Hall-of-Fame status

Look out, business world. Ashley Boccuzzi is about to make some waves.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Six-year-old Sarah Pickering couldn't wait to count how many eggs she collected.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: University Park Country Club Easter Egg Hunt

More than 50 children searched for 1,750 eggs during University Park Country Club's Easter Egg Hunt and Luncheon April 23. Following the hunt, children and their families enjoyed lunch while posing for pictures with the Easter Bunny.

  • East County
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Abby Burch, 7, got her face painted before the Easter egg hunts began.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Main Easter Egg Hunt

Ed's Tavern, MacAllisters Grill & Tavern, Little Bookworms and The Fish Hole partnered to bring Easter to Lakewood Ranch Main Street April 23. The celebration featured egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, a sidewalk chalk art contest and more.

  • East County
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Porter Strand, 4, selected his eggs carefully according to the hunt instructions.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest UMC Easter Egg Hunt

Hundreds of kids snatched up Easter eggs at Harvest United Methodist Church's annual Easter Egg Hunt April 23. Following the hunt, families enjoyed refreshments, photos with the Easter Bunny and more.

  • East County
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Kate Walker, 9, loved all the animals in the petting zoo.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Easter Celebration

Woodland - The Community Church hosted a festive Easter celebration April 23. The event featured games, pony rides, a petting zoo and much more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jasmine Hernandez led her team in the tug-of-war competition.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Field Day

Braden River Elementary School students hit the school's lawn for a a day of fun and friendly competition at the school's annual Field Day April 21. The event featured a variety of games, including tug-of-war, relay races and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Celebrity bartender Diane Souder poured drinks for the crowd.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Charity bartending

East County residents headed to the Polo Grill and Bar April 20 to support the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch during its charity bartending event. Guests enjoyed food and drink and live music by The Glass Onion Band.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2011
Don't forget your Easter photos!

The East County Observer and Lakewood Ranch Community Activities thanks everyone who stopped to have their photos taken with the Easter Bunny at the Easter Eggstravaganza.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2011
Linger Lodge seeks gumbo chefs

Linger Lodge hopes to spice up the East County with its first Gator Creek Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook Off May 7 at the restaurant, 7205 85th St. Court E.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2011
Here she is!

Lakewood Ranch High School crowned junior Kiana Broadbridge as Miss Lakewood Ranch 2011-12 at its annual pageant April 6.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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