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East County | Neighbors

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 3, 2010
Greek heritage takes center stage

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's Greek Glendi should draw more than 15,000 visitors.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2010
Five-year-old dog needs a home

Buddy, a 5-year-old pointer/Lab/Dalmatian mix, is in need of a good home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2010
Windsor donates $1,300 to Napier's

The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch Assisted Living recently presented a check for $1,300 to the Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary Inc.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2010
East County Births

The East County Observer congratulates all the parents who recently celebrated the births of their new bundles of joy. The East County Observer publishes birth announcements the last issue of each month.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2010
Crafters group lends expertise to comfort injured soldiers

Braden River Presbyterian Church's Lady Crafters group has adopted The Handmade Afghans Project as a focus for 2010.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2010
Ranch Animal Hospital welcomes talented pups

More than 25 four-legged friends and their owners came out to show off their talents Jan. 23, during Ranch Animal Hospital's dog-show fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2010
Business Observer

Dairy Queen to celebrate grand opening on S.R. 70; Builders Association honors Neal Communities; and Lakewood Ranch Real Estate off to solid start.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 20, 2010
Bench play sparks Pirates victory

The Braden River High boys basketball team earned a key district win, defeating Palmetto 52-49 Jan. 12. The Pirates improve to 9-5 overall; 4-1 in the district.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2010
Fashion forward ladies step out

Members of the Palm-Aire Women's Club took to the runway during the club's recent "Stepping Out" fashion show at Palm-Aire Country Club. Dillard's provided all of the clothes for the show.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2010
Get your Dickie V impressions ready

Sunkist and Lakewood Ranch resident and college basketball analyst Dick Vitale have teamed up to increase this season's level of awesome, baby.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 18, 2010
School to host open house

Parents and students are invited to attend an open house at Cardinal Mooney Sunday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 15, 2010
Volunteers gear up for river cleanup

The Old Braden River Historical Society is hosting its second annual winter river cleanup at King Ranch on Jan. 16.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2010
Black Tie section makes its debut

Debuting in all the Observers this week is a new, separate section for Black Tie and Arts & Entertainment.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2010
Gullett kids show donation generosity

Students at Gullett Elementary School collected nearly 2,000 items during the school's annual Salvation Army Food Drive.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2010
Honor Sanctuary finds new home

East County-based Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue moved into a ranch property on Lorraine Road about two months ago, where it is houses dogs and cats being readied for adoption. The site encompasses five acres.

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