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East County | Neighbors

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  • November 18, 2009
Wobbly Feet plans first fundraiser

Funds raised will benefit locally funded research for A-T, a rare genetic disease that attacks children. East County 3-year-old Connor Dzembo was diagnosed with the disease in September.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2009
Peace Presbyterian holds Peace in Park event

About 40 children attended Peace in the Park on Veterans Day.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2009
Sweet home away from home

River Club residents Susan and Roy Palmer spent the weekend away at the beach at their place on Lido Key.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2009
Napier's dog needs a home

Shylah, this 9-month-old brown brindle spayed female, needs a loving home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2009
Bashaw artists design Neal Christmas card

After an hour of intense judging, Neal Communities announced this year's winners of the "My Favorite Home Contest" Nov. 6 at Bashaw Elementary School.

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  • November 4, 2009
Panther Ridge survives Halloween

Each year, residents Gary and Debbie Mariotti transform their front yard into a creepy scene to celebrate the holiday.

  • East County
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    By
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  • November 4, 2009
BRE launches candy drive

Braden River Elementary students, parents and staff are using their trick-or-treating loot to show love for troops stationed overseas.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2009
Chabad Men's Club rolls with bowling outing

The Men's Club at Chabad hit the lanes at AMF Lanes in Bradenton for its first outing of the year Oct. 18. The men and their families enjoyed some great games of bowling.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2009
Dentist makes call for candy

The candy will be donated to the American Legion, Kirby Post, and the distributed to troops for the holidays.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2009
Veterans wall needs more photos

There are just a few days left to submit photos of military veterans for the upcoming Veterans Day Wall of Honor organized by River Club resident Larry HarNess.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2009
Birth Announcements 10.29.09

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2009
Napier's dog needs good home

Bernard, this handsome, 4-year-old, neutered lab/chow mix, needs a good home.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2009
Goddard School celebrates birthday

The Lakewood Ranch preschool opened one year ago this week.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2009
Residents jazz up NFL halftime

East County Jazzercise instructor Sue Encke and student Cindy Palmer joined more than 300 Jazzercise instructors and students during a halftime program for the Miami Dolphins Oct. 4.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2009
Ladies tour Don Cesar Hotel

East County members of the Sarasota Newcomers Club Cathi Thomaides, Connie Rhodes, Jan Foster and Karen Kerwin recently enjoyed a wonderful tour and luncheon at the famous Don Cesar Hotel in St. Petersburg Beach.

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