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Six-year-old Sarah Pickering couldn't wait to count how many eggs she collected.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: University Park Country Club Easter Egg Hunt

More than 50 children searched for 1,750 eggs during University Park Country Club's Easter Egg Hunt and Luncheon April 23. Following the hunt, children and their families enjoyed lunch while posing for pictures with the Easter Bunny.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Abby Burch, 7, got her face painted before the Easter egg hunts began.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Main Easter Egg Hunt

Ed's Tavern, MacAllisters Grill & Tavern, Little Bookworms and The Fish Hole partnered to bring Easter to Lakewood Ranch Main Street April 23. The celebration featured egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, a sidewalk chalk art contest and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Porter Strand, 4, selected his eggs carefully according to the hunt instructions.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest UMC Easter Egg Hunt

Hundreds of kids snatched up Easter eggs at Harvest United Methodist Church's annual Easter Egg Hunt April 23. Following the hunt, families enjoyed refreshments, photos with the Easter Bunny and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kate Walker, 9, loved all the animals in the petting zoo.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Easter Celebration

Woodland - The Community Church hosted a festive Easter celebration April 23. The event featured games, pony rides, a petting zoo and much more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team celebrates following its 2-1 victory over rival Braden River in the Class 4A-District 10 championship April 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2011
Lady Mustangs repeat as district champs

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team upset top-seeded Braden River 2-1 to capture its second-consecutive Class 4A-District 10 championship April 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jasmine Hernandez led her team in the tug-of-war competition.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Field Day

Braden River Elementary School students hit the school's lawn for a a day of fun and friendly competition at the school's annual Field Day April 21. The event featured a variety of games, including tug-of-war, relay races and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Lakewood Ranch Main Easter Egg Hunt

Ed's Tavern, MacAllisters Grill & Tavern, Little Bookworms and The Fish Hole have partnered to make Easter a little egg-stra special on Lakewood Ranch Main Street this year.

  • East County
  • News
The new shop is named in honor of Barbara Smith's mother and grandmother.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2011
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: 2nd Ann Rose

Barbara Smith opened 2nd Ann Rose in San Marco Plaza on April 8.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 22, 2011
ODA sets record for wins

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team set a new school record for wins during the regular season with an 8-5 victory over Lemon Bay April 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
Donna Bolton enjoyed spending time with her daughter Hannah, 5, and son Jaden, 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Elementary Muffins with Mom

Students at Freedom Elementary School spent a special morning with their moms during the school's Muffins with Mom event April 21. Students and their moms enjoyed spending quality time together over doughnuts and juice.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Braden River Rage 10U boys soccer team won the Everton/Pasco County's Junior Showcase April 16-17.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 21, 2011
Rage win Junior Showcase

The Braden River Rage U10 boys soccer team went undefeated to win the Everton/Pasco County's Junior Showcase April 16-17.

  • East County
  • Sports
The dinner will start at 6 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2011
Manatee County Sheriff's Office hosts supper

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office will host Supper with the Sheriff tonight.

  • East County
  • News
Aluminum, a GPS and money were among items taken.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2011
Burglars hit Mote Ranch

Three vehicles and a business were burglarized.

  • East County
  • News
Celebrity bartender Diane Souder poured drinks for the crowd.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Charity bartending

East County residents headed to the Polo Grill and Bar April 20 to support the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch during its charity bartending event. Guests enjoyed food and drink and live music by The Glass Onion Band.

  • East County
  • News
Steel Magnolia even performed some new songs for the crowd.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2011
Steel Magnolia takes stage at Braden River (VIDEO)

Country duo Steel Magnolia performed for students at Braden River High School Wednesday.

  • East County
  • Schools
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