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Lori Anderson, Mary Fiorini, Annie Skokos, Michelle Skokos and Jacquie Pfeiffer
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2010
Christ Presbyterian rings in holiday season

Members of Christ Presbyterian Church rang in the holiday season during the church's Festival and International Bazaar of Hope Dec. 4. Guests enjoyed live entertainment, a picnic-style lunch and baked goods, bounce houses and a silent auction, among other activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Angeli Lucernas brought her 9-month-old daughter Maia Juan to see Santa for the first time.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2010
Santa Claus stops in Stoneybrook

Dozens of children and their families enjoyed a special visit from Santa Claus during Stoneybrook's Breakfast with Santa Dec. 4. Children enjoyed a hearty breakfast, holiday crafts and storytime before taking a seat on Santa's knee and sharing their wish lists.

  • East County
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One grateful family will be getting a custom holiday card from East County preschooler Lily Schlosberg this year.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Temple kids donate time, gifts

Children from Temple Emanu-El's Tot Shabbat who teamed up with Jewish Family & Children's Service to wrap gifts and design holiday cards for families in need.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Peace church hosts food drive

Peace Presbyterian Church members collected more than 1,000 pounds of food during its fall food drive for the Manatee Food Bank.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Evan Creed Branson was born to GreyHawk Landing residents Rachel and BJ Branson at 10:16 a.m., Oct. 14, 2010.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Birth Announcements 12.02.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
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Ryan Fensterle dressed in Pilgrim garb.
  • By Gregg Kinney
  • November 26, 2010
Kids R Kids celebrates Thanksgiving

Children at Kids R Kids celebrated Thanksgiving Nov. 24 with a special Thanksgiving feast.

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Sharon Green and Dave Mann were among the poker players who tried their luck at the tournament.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2010
Poker players play for Payton

One-Eyed Jacks' first Charity Poker Tournament raised $1,400 for The Payton Wright Foundation.

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Sadie Peachey served up some homemade doughnuts.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2010
Mixon's hosts Harvest Festival

Hundreds of Manatee County residents flocked to Mixon Fruit Farms Nov. 20-21 for the final weekend of the farm's Harvest Festival event. Guests enjoyed live dance and musical performances, a variety of food and crafts for purchase, pony rides and more

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The squad performed to ACDC's "Back in Black."
  • By Stacey Horton
  • November 21, 2010
East County cheerleaders perform for Bucs fans

Stacey's Allstar Panther Cheerleaders performed at halftime during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' game against the Carolina Panthers Nov. 14.

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Bikers showed their support for Kids by the Sea at this year's Teddy Bear Run.
  • By Mark Teseniar
  • November 21, 2010
Teddy Bear Run rumbles through East County

Bikers from throughout the state motored through the East County for the 13th annual Great Teddy Bear Run Nov. 14. The ride began at The Shoppes at University Center and continued to the Sarasota County Fairgrounds. The event benefited Kids by the Sea, a local non-profit that serves children with cancer.

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Gregorie Ritzenthaler loved climbing through the bounce house. Photo by Jamie Moriarty.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2010
Cornerstone church opens expansion

Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch unveiled the expansion to its East County campus during a Grand Opening Celebration recently. Church members and guests enjoyed tours of the new facility, live music, carnival-style games and more.

  • East County
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Jennifer Abbott and her children Ellie, 8, and Nate, 5, love Little Bookworms.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 19, 2010
Harry Potter casts spell on East County

Donning Hogwarts garb, children and their families headed to Little Bookworms on Lakewood Ranch Main Street Nov. 19 for the Harry Potter Extravaganza event. Attendees enjoyed making their own wands and potions, as well as sampling Hogwart's famous butter beer, among other festivities.

  • East County
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Dean and Janet Mixon launched the Harvest Festival last year.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 19, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Mixon Harvest Festival

Mixon Fruit Farms concludes it's 10-day Harvest Festival with two days of family fun Nov. 20-21 at the farm, 2712 26th Ave. E.

  • East County
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Musician Jim Camastro performs with Goodbyeddie as part of the festivities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 14, 2010
Firemen cook up fun

East County residents flocked to Lakewood Ranch Main Street Nov. 14 for the second annual Chili Cook Off event. Festivities included live entertainment, fire trucks, chili tasting and more.

  • East County
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Market-goers chose from a wide variety of fresh produce at Lakewood Ranch's Farmers Market Nov. 13.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 14, 2010
Farmers Market takes root on Ranch Main

Dozens of residents ready for fresh produce were waiting in line as the Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market opened for the 2010 season Nov. 13. The market features fresh fruits and vegetables, live music, refreshments and a myriad of other products. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays, through April 9, 2011.

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