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East County | Neighbors

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  • March 24, 2010
Birth Announcements 03.25.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. To have your listing included, please e-mail your information to Executive Editor Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 12, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Ponies for Pups

This event for Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue will begin with tailgating at 11:30 a.m., March 13, at Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
Family snaps special photo

Tara resident Priscilla Chadwick recently had this special photograph taken depicting five generations of her family.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
Haile dancers compete at states

The Haile Middle School Dance Team showed off their best moves at the Florida Dance Team Director's Association state competition Feb. 27 at Oviedo High School in Oviedo.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2010
Chabad enjoys African Purim

Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch went on an African safari for its Purim Around the World fest Feb. 28.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Bill Pretyka
  • February 27, 2010
Partners promenade for Family Promise

East County residents Kurt and Lichi Fowler hosted an old-fashioned square dance Feb. 27 at their home as a fundraiser for Family Promise of Manatee County. The event featured food, fires, fellowship and, of course, plenty of dancing.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 24, 2010
Greyhound rescue to host performance

The Gilley Girls, a performance troupe comprising former racing greyhounds, will perform at Racing Dog Rescue Project's Open House and Fundraiser from 1-4 p.m., Feb. 28, at the organization, 1801 Verna Road.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 24, 2010
LECOM students earn scholarships

Two Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton students received top honors at the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association's 107th annual conference Feb. 18-21 in Ft. Lauderdale.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 24, 2010
Birth Announcements 02.25.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements each month. To have your listing included, please e-mail your information to Executive Editor Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2010
East County church hosts immigration reform vigil

Community and Faith leaders will gather Feb. 20 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community to pray for legislators and immigration reform.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
Braden River senior earns service award

Alycia Bower, 18, president of ManaTEENs, will be honored with the Gold President's Volunteer Service Award Feb. 18.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
Schools raise money for Haiti

Willis Elementary fifth-graders, in partnership with ShelterBox USA, raised more than $5,000 for Haiti relief through a campaign called High Five for Haiti.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
BRE teachers awarded grants

Two teachers at Braden River Elementary recently received grants.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
Dancing families 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
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2010
Rowlett choir sings at Monster Jam

The Rowlett Elementary School Boys Choir dazzled audiences with a performance of the national anthem at the Monster Jam truck show Feb. 6 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

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