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East County | Neighbors

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  • August 26, 2009
Entrepreneur earns degree

Nicole Clark, owner of Fitness Together in Lakewood Ranch, graduated from A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Health Sciences in Mesa, Ariz., Aug. 8.

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  • August 26, 2009
Birth Announcements 08.27.09

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 Pam McTeer
  • August 19, 2009
Harvest completes West Wing expansion

The $3.4 million project adds 15,000 square feet to the Lakewood Ranch Methodist church.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2009
Synagogue dedicates home

Beth Israel Messianic Synagogue will dedicate its new location 11 a.m., Aug. 22, at its Peridia home, 3911 Golf Park Loop, Suite 104, in Peridia Office Park.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2009
Wedding bells are ringing!

Palm-Aire's William and Stephanie Ryon are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Priscilla Ashley Ryon, to Jason Fredrick Kirkham, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Fredrick Kirkham, of Columbia, S.C.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2009
Napier's dog needs good home

This 2-year-old, tri-colored neutered male Treeing Walker Coonhound needs a good home.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2009
Blue-eyed babes bunch together

Children from the MOMS Club of East Manatee enjoyed a day at Marina Jack.

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  • August 10, 2009
St. Barbara completes iconic installation

The church has photos of the installation and the finished work on its Web site.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2009
Youth launch backpack drive

Our Lady of the Angels Youth Group is hosting its second annual Backpack Drive, 'Giving Back, Pack 2009.'

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  • August 5, 2009
Ranch docs offer screenings

Medical professionals in Lakewood Ranch are making sure student athletes at Lakewood Ranch High School return to school in tip-top shape.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 5, 2009
Chabad celebrates fifth year

Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch opened in August 2004. It will host a special birthday bash Friday.

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  • July 29, 2009
Shaggy the dog finds new digs

Ellenton resident Dolores McAleese adopted the handsome guy from Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 29, 2009
Willis to host uniform fair

The Willis Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization will host a school uniform fair from noon to 7 p.m., Aug. 7, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 8, at the school, 14705 The Masters Ave., Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • July 29, 2009
Girls Scouts complete Silver Award project

Troop 722 Girl Scouts Natalie Reid and Paige Parker, both 14, constructed a Smokey the Bear display at Camp Honi Hanta as their Silver Award project. The girls presented the project to a group of Just for Girls campers July 23.

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  • July 29, 2009
Birth Announcements 07.30.09

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy. All of the following babies were born at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

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