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The Polo Grill and Bar’s Julia Schroeder presented the colors atop a Clydesdale.
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  • Michael Eng
  • April 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Robert A. Uihlein Jr. Memorial Cup

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch presented the Robert A. Uihlein Jr. 14-goal Memorial Finals April 1, at the Sarasota Polo Club. Attendees enjoyed an afternoon of polo action and the "Underwater Adventure" tailgating contest, sponsored by the American Red Cross.

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Brenda Maraman, Jane Imperiale, Joey and Kathy Cinque and David Maraman thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Hounds and Gowns Gala

East County residents showed their support for local rescue dogs during the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's Hounds and Gowns Gala March 31 at the Lake Club Guests enjoyed dinner and drinks, a live auction, raffle drawings, aerial artist performances and more. Proceeds from the event will go towards the purchase of a new shelter.

  • East County
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Justin Ross ran the leadoff leg for Braden River in the 4x100.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Track Championships

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls track teams ran and jumped to first-place finishes at the Manatee County Championships March 31 at Manatee High. The Lady Mustangs scored 220.5 points to win the girls title while the Lady Pirates finished third (95.5). The Lakewood boys team finished second (128) and the Braden River boys finished fourth (103). Kristin Zarrella led the way for Lakewood, winning the 400 (in a school record 1:00.81) and the 800 (2:23.36), along with running a leg of the winning 4x400 team. Olivia Ortiz won the 1600 (5:01.17) and Devin McDermott won the 3200 (11:15.08). The Lady Mustangs also won the 4x800. Alex Latham won the high jump with a jump of four feet, eight inches and Rheya Jackson won the triple jump 30-06.5. Braden River's Bridget Lanier was a double winner, posting victories in the pole vault (9 feet) and long jump (15-05.5). Across the track, Lakewood's Joshua Napier won the 800 (2:07.22) and Lennie Twenty won the high jump (5-10). Braden River's Austin Fox won the pole vault (11-06).

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Four-year-old Luciana Aguilar took off running as soon as her age group was allowed to collect its eggs.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Egg Drop Parrish

Thousands of eggs fell from the sky much to the delight of hundreds of Manatee County children, as Woodland, The Community Church held its Egg Drop Parrish event March 31 at Buffalo Creek Park.

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It only took the kids a few minutes to snatch up thousands of Easter eggs.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Easter Eggstravaganza

Hundreds of Lakewood Ranch kids grabbed their baskets, donned their Easter best and hit the fields for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation's annual Easter Eggstravaganza March 31, at Greenbrook Adventure Park. In addition to the Easter egg hunt, the event featured, pony rides, a petting zoo, deejay, arts and crafts, and of course, photos with the Easter Bunny courtesy of the East County Observer.

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Brody Kauffman, 7, nearly reached the top.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Community Church Eggolution

Hundreds of pint-sized hunters flocked to Bayside Community Church's annual Eggolution Easter Egg Hunt March 31, at the softball fields at Lakewood Ranch High School. Following the hunt, families enjoyed a plethora of activities, including inflatable obstacle courses, a rock-climbing wall, bungee challenge and free hot dogs.

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Fifth-grader Imani Maddox demonstrated a number of tricks, including jump roping on one leg.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Elementary Jump for Fun

Students at Bashaw Elementary School showed off their jump roping skills and techniques during the school's annual Jump for Fun March 28. Fifth-grade students demonstrated a variety of tricks, including a line of fire, frogs and triple back flips, among numerous others, before the rest of the school joined in on the fun. The event served as the culmination of a fundraiser in which students raised $6,865.81 for the school's art, music and physical education programs.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 30, 2012
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  • March 30, 2012
SCORES: Lady Thunder wrap up regular season with wins

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team closed out its regular season with a pair of victories over Lemon Bay March 27 and Cardinal Mooney March 28.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 30, 2012
SCORES: Pair of EMB teams earn victories

The Bulldog Navy Wildcat and Red Panther teams both earned victories March 24.

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  • March 29, 2012
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  • March 28, 2012
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Lakewood Ranch residents Denise and Nick Drizos came out with their son Nicholas, 5, and daughter Caitlyn, 2, who attends All God’s Children.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Living Lord Lutheran Italian Dinner

Preschool students and their families and members of Living Lord Lutheran Church gathered together for an Italian dinner March 27. Guests enjoyed a spaghetti dinner, musical entertainment by the Braden River High orchestra's Legacy Quintet and a children's art display. The event served as a fundraiser for All God's Children Preschool.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2012
Network considers Ranch for new show

APRIL FOOLS - Talent scouts for the Bravo network will be in Lakewood Ranch next week to begin casting for a new "Real Housewives" series.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2012
Mr. Potato Head discovered out east

APRIL FOOLS - Move over, Legoman. There's a new oversized toy in town.

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