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East County | Neighbors

General Manager Darrin Foil, founder Bill Shumate and Vice President of Operations Bill Milner represented Square 1 Burgers, which opened in the East County March 1.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 31, 2011
GALLERY: EDC Hob Nob

Severe thunderstorms and a last-minute venue change didn't keep business professionals away from an annual Hob Nob barbecue event hosted by the Manatee Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council. Hundreds of guests enjoyed an evening of food and drink, live entertainment and networking March 31 at the Manatee Civic Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Diane Block had her eye on a Godiva chocolate gift basket.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 31, 2011
GALLERY: Elegantly Fresh

Ladies in the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club gathered March 30 at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom for the club's fifth annual luncheon and fashion show, which this year was themed "Elegantly Fresh."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"God's love for us is a million times more," Fr. Dan Smith said. "I want to help (families) feel that love and get that love to the kids."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2011
Our Lady of the Angels welcomes new priest

Fr. Dan Smith now will lead the congregation at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community.

  • East County
  • News
Joseph Grosso, Katherine Kaspar, Carlotta Murri and Melina Cuffaro are all part of Lakewood's drama department.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 28, 2011
GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Renaissance

Lakewood Ranch High School students enjoyed an afternoon of art and entertainment as part of the school's Renaissance program March 25. The school's jazz band, theater students and Silver Stars dance team performed.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Schyller Goodman, Alejandra Cantu and Shaturri Goodman are all members of Lakewood Ranch High's JROTC.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 25, 2011
GALLERY: Return the Salute Fundraiser

Dozens of local residents and supporters gathered together for Camp Better America's Return the Salute Fundraiser March 24 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing in Lakewood Ranch. Guests enjoyed a presentation by guest speaker Krish Dhanam, drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Proceeds from Ponies for Pups will benefit Honor Animal Rescue.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 25, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Ponies for Pups

Festivities for Ponies for Pups will begin at 11:30 a.m., March 26, at Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Moroccan uromastyx was one of four different animals that visited Love Comes First Preschool this morning.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 24, 2011
GALLERY: Reptiles visit Love Comes First Preschool

Reptiles from Sarasota Jungle Gardens slithered into the East County's Love Comes First Preschool March 24 -- much to the delight of the students. Special guests included a Burmese python, a Moroccan uromastyx, a green iguana and an American alligator.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 23, 2011
FCCLA leader visits Tallahassee

Lakewood Ranch High School sophomore Micaela Figueroa represented District 7 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America in Tallahassee during the recent Career and Technical Education on the Hill event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County resident Geoff Sugden was driving down Lorraine Road, just north of University Parkway around 11:30 a.m., March 16, when he spotted this bobcat run across the road.
  • By Geoff Sugden
  • March 23, 2011
Why did the bobcat cross the road?

East County resident Geoff Sugden was driving down Lorraine Road, just north of University Parkway around 11:30 a.m., March 16, when he spotted this bobcat run across the road.

  • 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
  • Neighbors
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
  • Neighbors
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
  • Neighbors
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