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Larisa Tikhonenkova enjoyed looking at all of the different craft items that were available during this year's Greek Glendi.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2011
GALLERY: Greek Glendi

Thousands of East County residents enjoyed the sights, sounds and smells of Greece during the 27th Annual Greek Glendi Festival Feb. 10-13 at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church. Festival-goers enjoyed authentic Greek cuisine, the sights and sounds of the Greek Company Orchestra and the Hellenic Folk Dancers Troupe, a Children's Adventure Zone, and a marketplace featuring custom jewelry and crafts, among others festivities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River's girls were ready to party at this year's Father/Daughter Dance.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 13, 2011
GALLERY: BRE Father/Daughter Dance

Braden River Elementary School's girls celebrated a special night with their dads during the school's annual Father/Daughter Dance Feb. 11. The girls came decked out in party dresses and corsages and hit the dance floor as the deejay spun tunes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brothers Jordan and Jaquavius Bing loved the warmth the fire gave during the cold evening.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 13, 2011
GALLERY: Freedom Elementary Bonfire

A gigantic bonfire provided warmth and a comforting glow during Freedom Elementary School's Bonfire Feb. 11. Families snuggled together in blankets during the special night as Principal Jim Mennes kept the fire going throughout the night.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
James Doherty, Michelle Grunberg, William North and Laura Williams, Director of Florida Operations for the Baltimore Orioles.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2011
Business alliance welcomes Orioles director

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted its first Breakfast of Champions event of the year Feb. 9 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. Members enjoyed a hearty breakfast buffet before learning about the Baltimore Orioles' upcoming Spring Training schedule and the renovation of Ed Smith Stadium from guest speaker Laura Williams, director of Florida operations for the Baltimore Orioles.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton was one of several celebrity bartenders.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2011
East County proves savvy for seafood

East County residents stood up for seafood during a special celebrity bartending night at the Polo Grill and Bar Feb. 9. Monies raised at the event benefited Seafood Savvy, an offshoot of Solutions To Avoid Red Tide, Inc. that focuses on sustainable seafood.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Phayre family submitted a Nintendo-inspired video called "The Super Phayre Family."
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2011
Primrose dancers need your votes

Two families from Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch have entered videos in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance-off competition, and they need your votes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2011
Wallendas fly high at Tabernacle

Circus legend Tino Wallenda and his family members mesmerized onlookers with their tight-rope talents Feb. 6 at The Tabernacle.

  • East County
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Drew Nolan, who turns 3 years old on Feb. 20, couldn't wait to take his tricycle for a spin.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2011
Sprouts kids ride for St. Jude

Students at Sprouts Child Development Center of Harvest United Methodist Church strapped on their helmets and pedaled away during the preschool's fifth annual St. Jude Trike-A-Thon Feb. 7-8. Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

  • East County
  • Schools
Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood honoree Kim Sheintal celebrated with her daughter Liana Bryant.
  • By Rabbi Elaine Glickman
  • February 8, 2011
Temple hosts 'Super Kim Sunday'

Members of Temple Emanu-El honored the temple's vice president of membership, Kim Sheintal, with a special luncheon Feb. 6.

  • East County
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Barbara Aulenbach and Gelene Listro helped with the Helping Hands "Another Day for Gray!" Bake Sale. Photo by Lee Bettes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2011
Heritage Harbour holds fundraiser

Residents of Heritage Harbour held their annual garage sale Feb. 5 and held a special fundraiser to benefit Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
New York Giants fan Craig Wilkes tried his hand at the quarterback skills game.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2011
Lee Roy Selmon's preps for Super Bowl

East County residents gathered at Lee Roy Selmon's for an afternoon of food and fun during the restaurant's first annual Super Bowl Tailgate Feb. 6. Guests enjoyed a quarterback skills demonstration, a wing-eating contest, live music, games, food and more.

  • East County
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Ringling College of Art and Design student Matt Decker sketched model Gloria Bocchetti.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2011
Lakewood Ranch welcomes the arts

East County residents reveled in a day devoted to the arts during the annual Ovation event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street Feb. 5. The event featured live musical and dance performances, art demonstrations, interactive booths and displays and more.

  • East County
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Samantha Malcolm as Pinkalicious, Devin Riggs as Cinderella, Laura Swartzendruber as Jasmine, Cristina Chambers as Spongebob, and Jack Lynch as Diary of a Wimpy Kid
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2011
Gullett brings characters to life

Some of the most famous characters in children's literature sprung to life during Gullett Elementary School's Celebrate Literacy Week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch residents Bruce and Martha Kleinberg enjoyed the campfire.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2011
Temple enjoys havdalah campfire

Many East County residents were among the 111 Temple Emanu-El members who enjoyed a special havdalah around a campfire Jan. 29.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Clayton Rosaire in February 2011.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 2, 2011
Peaceable Kingdom

The East County's Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary is home to some of the world's most fascinating creatures. For the next four weekends, the sanctuary will be hosting its annual Animal Extravaganza fundraiser. Demonstrations will be at 6 p.m., Fridays, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Saturdays, and 2 p.m., Sundays, through Feb. 27, at the sanctuary, 7101 Palmer Road, Sarasota.

  • East County
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