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Kayla Butler and her family will open a barn on their home to allow students to browse the donated items.
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  • 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
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2011
Primrose kids care for prospective pets

Children at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch on Thursday delivered 500 pet food items to a local animal rescue.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cody Demming was eager to push off.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dream Oaks Camp

Foundation for Dreams this week is finishing up its summer of camps for children with disabilities with a special "All Star" themed camp. Campers with disabilities such as ADHD and bi-polar disorder enjoyed canoeing, arts and crafts, swimming and other activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael Rixon made his way through the hoop without letting go of his neighbor's hands.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Beach Bash VBS

Nearly 70 children are gathering this week at Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch for the church's annual Vacation Bible School. This year's event, themed Beach Bash, featured Bible stories, games, arts and crafts, music and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Drivers along Lakewood Ranch Boulevard this morning viewed a picture-perfect rainbow after a brief rain shower.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Regal Rainbow

Scattered rain storms today created a picture-perfect moment.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2011
New church plans clothes giveaway

The Source Church will host its second City-Reach Clothing Giveaway beginning at 10 a.m., Aug. 13, at the church, 5412 S.R. 64 E.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2011
Ranch Chabad kids enjoy Camp Gan

Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch are helping kids create lifelong memories through its summer-long Camp Gan Israel.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • August 3, 2011
The Castaway

This week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Robert Leith Gnos
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2011
Birth Announcements 08.03.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements each month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rosalyn Warner took this sunset photo July 22, at Waterlefe Golf & Country Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2011
Weekly Winner:Cotton Candy Clouds

Rosalyn Warner took this sunset photo July 22, at Waterlefe Golf & Country Club.

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