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East County | Neighbors

  • By Elaine Glickman
  • July 19, 2010
Jewish community gathers for wine tasting

More than 120 people came out for the special event at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2010
Family welcomes feathered friends

A family of birds has taken up residence outside a Lakewood Ranch home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2010
Problem-solvers snag sixth place

The East County's Manatee County FPS Club, comprising Southeast High students Brittany Wenger, Mackenzie Yaryura, Meg Rivera and Sarah Stevens, placed sixth out of 66 teams at the Future Problem Solving International Conference in June.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 14, 2010
Service with a Purpose

Seven members of Woodland, The Community Church, will be heading to Uganda July 18 to visit with orphans.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: MacAllisters Grill & Tavern

MacAllisters Grill & Tavern owners Malcolm and Karen Ronney share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 10, 2010
Stoneybrook celebrates Independence Day (WITH VIDEO)

Residents of Stoneybrook in Heritage Harbour gathered July 9 for the "No Frills Southern-style Patriotic Potluck." Guests enjoyed fried chicken, pulled pork and plenty of sides and desserts, as well as an a cappella performance by the Truetones.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2010
It's Rhys Everywhere!

Observer Associate Publisher Emily Walsh and her husband, Julian Parry, welcomed their first child, Rhys Humphreys Parry, July 1.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2010
Canada honors local musician

Canadian violinist and East County resident James Ehnes has been named a Member of the Order of Canada.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2010
Lakewood grad earns scholarship

Christopher Marchini, son of Patricia Marchini, executive assistant at Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the Coldwell Banker College Scholarship Program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 2, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: La Cantina Toscana

La Cantina Toscana General Manager and part owner Joseph Casadonte shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2010
McNeal honors hungry bookworm

McNeal Elementary student Caitlin Ramlogan is the first to be inducted into the school's new Principal's Wall of Fame.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2010
ORT enjoys belly-dancing

Members of the Sara-Mana ORT boogied down at the group's recent General Meeting at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2010
SMART to host tack sale July 3

The Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy will host a tack sale at 8 a.m., July 3, at Tractor Supply Company, 4404 S.R. 64 E.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2010
New priest finds home at St. Barbara

The Rev. Fr. Peter Andronache will lead St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church after the Very Rev. Archimandrite Frank Kirlangitis retired.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: The Polo Grill and Bar

The Polo Grill and Bar owner Tommy Kluaber shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • East County
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