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GOOD NEWS. Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club residents Fran and Thom Mastrelli brought their East County Observer along on their recent tour through South Africa. They caught up on their news at the Cape of Good Hope near Capetown.
  • By Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
It's Read Everywhere
Karen MacIntosh smiles in her special Chico’s Black Label outfit.
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • February 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbourettes Fashion Show
Marjorie Davis, Louisa Hodder and Joan Viguers
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • February 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Windward Bay Pizza Dinner
Murray Blueglass, President of the Longboat Key Democratic Club, with Nan Rich, one of two Democratic Candidates for Governor
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • February 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club Meeting
Jordan Blake, Mercedes Trava and Alison McKenna
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: El Restaurante Bay Haven
Ringling College President Larry Thompson with Former Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and Gary Heard from BMO Private Bank
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Raymond Kelly speaks at Town Hall Lecture Series
Eleanor McConnell shows off a hat and turquoise jewelry.
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  • February 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Women's Club Fashion Show
The musicians perform for a full house.
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  • February 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Jazz Worship Service and Brunch
Julie Bales, Jan Haynes, Dona Blake and Laura Turner
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  • February 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Picnic in the Park
Ron and Joan Lang with John and Sheran Dahl
  • By Pam Eubanks
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PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Military Ball
Breana Nasser and Ramzi Choeiry performed Hellenic dance.
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  • February 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Glendi
Amir Arbisser, Lisa Arbisser, Norma Arbisser and Aton Arbisser
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  • February 8, 2014
The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve 'This Land is Your Land'
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  • By Kelsey Grau
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Moonlight & Roses Celebration
Posters of films favorites like “The Godfather” and “Easy Rider” adorn the walls.
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  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Oscars Party
Alison and Maurene Cozzi spend the day together.
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  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Crafts Festival
Jenna Belch with Tara
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cause for Paws
Sandy Russell with her 2-year-old son, Everett
  • By Josh Siegel
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Gene Witt Elementary Winter Carnival
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  • By Josh Siegel
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ladies Oriental Shrine 100th Anniversary Fashion Show
Brooke Price, Aly Wilson and Samantha Dautorio
  • By Pam Eubanks
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PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Father/Daughter Dance
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PHOTO GALLERY: Fairy Tale Ball
Kevin Berkenbusch, Alec Puhalovich, Ashlyn Falahee and Bryan Dexter found a seat on the back of a pickup truck.
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  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Sadie Hawkins
Scott Anderson with Edie and David Chaifetz
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • February 7, 2014
2014 Van Wezel Foundation Gala featuring Jay Leno
Lakewood Ranch freshman forward Sophia Falco is knocked off the ball by a Melbourne defender in the second half.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • February 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Girls Soccer vs. Melbourne Class 4A Final Four
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  • By Kelsey Grau
  • February 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Human Rights Celebration
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GOOD NEWS. Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club residents Fran and Thom Mastrelli brought their East County Observer along on their recent tour through South Africa. They caught up on their news at the Cape of Good Hope near Capetown.
  • February 12, 2014
It's Read Everywhere
2
Karen MacIntosh smiles in her special Chico’s Black Label outfit.
  • February 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbourettes Fashion Show
3
Marjorie Davis, Louisa Hodder and Joan Viguers
  • February 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Windward Bay Pizza Dinner
4
Murray Blueglass, President of the Longboat Key Democratic Club, with Nan Rich, one of two Democratic Candidates for Governor
  • February 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club Meeting
5
Jordan Blake, Mercedes Trava and Alison McKenna
  • February 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: El Restaurante Bay Haven

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