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East County | Neighbors

  • By Jorge Blanco
  • July 6, 2011
The Castway

This week's Castaway

  • East County
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Dana and Terry Townson, Ryan and Ashlie Fulmer with their children Preston, 7 months and Easton, 15 months, and Lindsey and Michael Ryan with their children Olivia, 6, and Michael, 4 months
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Hundreds of East County residents started their Fourth of July celebration a few days early during the monthly Music on Main concert July 1. Guests enjoyed a mix of classic rock, southern rock and country performances by Johnny Reagan and the Renegades, food and drinks, games and more. Proceeds from beer, wine and food sales benefited the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ali Morgan loved watching her fellow Primrose students parade for the Fourth of July.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • July 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose School Red, White and Blue Celebration

Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch students donned patriotic colors and took to the parade route for the school's annual Red, White and Blue Celebration July 1. The parade featured children from several classrooms marching in costumes they created - much to the delight of parents and family members.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Caroline Cestaro, Casey Henshaw and Ally Boudreau played talking flowers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2011
Kids 'act up' at summer camp

Public performances of "Alice in Wonderland Jr." will be held today at 1 p.m., and 7 p.m., at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
BRE students honor teacher

Usually, a teacher may have one or two students who qualify as "teacher's pets."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Levi Waxler has performed at Tropicana Field before Tampa Bay Rays games.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Levi Waxler snags television gig

The East County's resident sign-language celebrity now is taking his talent to television.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • June 29, 2011
The Castaway

Here is this week's The Castaway.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Collin Leslie Maltby
    By
  • 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
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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
  • News
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
  • Neighbors
    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
  • Neighbors
    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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