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East County | Neighbors

Clay artist Ken Shields of Sarasota has displayed his work in the Art at the Ranch Festival on more than one occasion.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 22, 2011
GALLERY: Art at the Ranch

Hundreds of East County residents and art enthusiasts alike flocked to Main Street in Lakewood Ranch for the 11th Annual Art at the Ranch Fine Arts Festival March 19-20. The event, organized by ArtCenter Manatee and sponsored by LWR Communities LLC, featured painters, photographers, jewelers, sculptors, potters textile artists and more from as far away as California and Maine.

  • East County
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The Phayre family’s Nintendo-inspired video, “The Super Phayre Family,” is one of 14 finalists nationwide.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2011
Phayre family needs your vote

One East County family is a finalist in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance-off competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2011
Rotarians throw polo party

More than 60 Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club members enjoyed a St. Patrick's Day-themed afternoon at a polo match March 13 at Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dolores Donnelly, Lisa Ceccacci and Bobbie Bordes
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2011
GALLERY: Miracles, Martinis and Mercedes

Supporters of the Miracle League of Manasota gathered March 12 at the Polo Grill and Bar for the organization's "Miracles, Martinis and Mercedes" event.

  • East County
  • News
Richard and Dusty Namikas
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2011
GALLERY: Doctors for Charity

Catholic Charities of Sarasota and Manatee Counties raised money for its HIV/Aids ministries with the Doctors for Charity fundraising event March 12 at the University Park Country Club.

  • East County
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Mill Creek resident Dylan Giunta, 3, had fun on the bounce house with his cousin.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2011
GALLERY: Orange Blossom Festival

East County residents flocked to Mixon Fruit Farms Saturday for Mixon's annual Orange Blossom Festival. Festivities run today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • East County
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JT Crowder played the exercise instructor who was murdered as well as the detective on the case.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2011
GALLERY: Murder Mystery Dinner

Lakewood Ranch residents enjoyed an evening of humor and food with a murder dinner mystery titled "Murder on the Menu" March 11 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Taylor Halligan and Alex Passmore cooked hot dogs over an open fire as part of the retreat's festivities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2011
Box retreat teaches life's lessons

Woodland - The Community Church hosted a Kinetic Box Retreat for high school students March 4-5

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2011
Remember to spring forward!

Daylight saving time begins this Sunday, so remember to set your clocks one hour ahead before you go to bed on Saturday night.

  • East County
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Manatee County Superintendent Tim McGonegal celebrated the event with Principal Kathy Hayes and, of course, mascot Chompy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2011
Walk-a-thon raises $10K

Gullett Elementary School students and business partners raised $10,000 during the school's second Chompy's Stomp Walk-a-Thon Feb. 18.

  • East County
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Debbie Pattinson and Rosalyn Ehrenpreis worked the raffle table.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2011
Chabad celebrates community service

Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch hosted its annual auction Feb. 27 at The Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2011
Haile dancers perform at states

The Haile Middle School Dance Team wowed judges at the Florida Dance Team Director's Association state competition Feb. 20 at Jupiter Community High School in Jupiter.

  • East County
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Michael Madigan and Austin Henderson met NBA legend Charles Barkley.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2011
Delaney grandsons meet NBA legend

Michael Madigan and Austin Henderson, grandsons of NBA referee and Lakewood Ranch resident Bob Delaney, met legend Charles Barkley while attending the NBA All-Star Game Feb. 20 in Los Angeles.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ashley Stillwell dealt at a blackjack table.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 6, 2011
GALLERY: The Great Catsby Cat'sino Night

Cat Depot hosted its Great Catsby Cat'sino Night fundraiser Saturday night at the Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • News
The Thomas baptism was the first in Peace’s new location in the Manatee Board of Realtors building on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2011
Peace hosts first baptism

The children of Peace Presbyterian Church were active participants in the recent baptism of Wellspring Olson Thomas, son of the Revs. Clay Thomas and Tricia Dillon Thomas.

  • East County
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