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East County | Neighbors

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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The Trapeze School helped the participants focus on their faith journey as well as learn the difference between believing and trusting.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2011
Our Lady youth group learns to fly

The Youth Group from Our Lady of the Angels braved dizzying heights while learning to fly on the trapeze Feb. 27 at Christian Retreat.

  • East County
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The mission team distibuted more than 1,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches thanks to support from Christ Presbyterian Church.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2011
Care to Share

Peace Presbyterian members Dan and Kirstin Shontere, a group of college students and others visited Haiti Feb. 15-21 to deliver food, assistance and some much-needed love.

  • East County
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Jessica Song, right, and the rest of the Hillsborough Crew team were ready to race.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Thousands of rowing fans flocked to Nathan Benderson Park for the 2011 Sarasota Invitational Regatta Feb. 26-27. The competition featured hundreds of rowers from around the country.

  • East County
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Silver Stars co-captain Melanie Hahn was excited to perform at this year's carnival.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: McNeal Winter Carnival

Despite its name, McNeal Elementary School's Winter Carnival felt more like a spring fling Feb. 26. Guests enjoyed carnival games and treats, a performance by the Lakewood Ranch High School Silver Stars and more.

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Jake Cullen caught a bass, a tilapia and a bluegill to win first place in the 5-8 age category.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: Youth Fishing Tournament

Dozens of East County anglers cast their lines into Summerfield Lake for the annual Youth Fishing Tournament Feb. 26. The event, organized by the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation and led by the Anglers Club, gave children ages 5-15 a chance to catch a variety of fish throughout the morning.

  • East County
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Fiona Morley, nicknamed “Princess” for the tournament, played with Team Bieber Fever.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2011
GALLERY: Dodgeball Tournament

Lakewood Ranch High School's Student Government Association on Thursday night hosted its second annual charity dodgeball tournament.

  • East County
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Senior Carly Bayer is performing for the first time on the winter guard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2011
ON GUARD

Lakewood Ranch High School's winter guard made final preparations on Feb. 17 for the a color guard competition at Plant City High School Feb. 19. The group's competition show is themed, "Mirrors ... Reflections of the Soul."

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Film crews spent two hours filming, and the skits will be viewed on the Jumbotron during the Ray’s season.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Waxler stars at Rays event

River Club resident Levi Waxler made his reporting debut during the annual Rays Fan Fest event Feb. 19.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Ranch senior named finalist

Lakewood Ranch High School's Kathryn Hancock was one of only four students in Manatee County Public Schools to be named as a 2011 National Merit Scholarship Finalist.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
East Manatee Fire Rescue honors leaders

East Manatee Fire Rescue honored several of its team members during the meeting of the district's Board of Fire Commissioners Feb. 15.

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Kinley Shea Hackman was born to Marcie and Jeff Hackman at 2:16 p.m., Jan. 7, 2011.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Birth Announcements 02.24.11

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

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 18, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Polo Grill Winter Luau Party

The Polo Grill and Bar will host this Hawaiian-inspired event Sunday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Maureen Gee and Karen Fine, both behind, played Barb Simons and Jimilynne Chapman.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2011
GALLERY: Tara 9-ers Rally for the Cure

More than 100 women turned out at the Tara Golf & Country Club Feb. 17 to golf in the Tara 9-ers Rally for the Cure golf and luncheon event. Golfers hit the greenways before heading into the club for lunch, raffles, awards and more.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2011
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