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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 1, 2015
Community Haven rolls in Tootsie Roll dough

The Knights of Columbus Council No. 15332 donated proceeds to Lakewood Ranch-based Community Haven from its annual Tootsie Roll Drive, or Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities.

  • East County
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Emily Yu assists Eric and Adrienne Brady with their devices.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 1, 2015
UTC offers East County children windows to explore technology

The Hour of Code event, held at The Mall at University Town Center (UTC), offered a one-hour interactive forum to teach computer basics to youth ages 8 to 17.

  • East County
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Dr. Cindy Hornback and Dr. Heather Crawford present the donation to Vanessa Morris(center), of Selah Freedom.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 1, 2015
Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness supports local nonprofit

East County-based holistic health center, Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness, donated more than $800 in June to Selah Freedom.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 1, 2015
East County calendar for July 2 week

Find out what's happening in your neighborhood!

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 1, 2015
Local Sons of the American Revolution chapter induct new member

Members must have ancestry tied to the Revolutionary War.

  • East County
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Suzanne Tomlin submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: July 2

Suzanne Tomlin submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

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Featured speaker Aaron Jacob, Carol and Mort Siegler and Brad Robbins
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 30, 2015
AJC hosts Summer Lunch & Learn

AJC's Associate Director of International Affairs speaks at AJC West Coast Florida's Summer Lunch and Learn event

  • Sarasota
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Scott Veix submitted this sunset photo, taken near Terra Ceia.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2015
East County photo contest winner: July 2

Scott Veix submitted this sunset photo, taken near Terra Ceia.

  • East County
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Argus Foundation President Joe Hembree and Executive Director Christine Robinson.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 30, 2015
Argus Foundation sparks education reform discussion

Business leaders and members of the community met to listen and discuss the solutions for education reform in Florida during the Meet the Minds luncheon hosted by the Argus Foundation Tuesday, June 30 at The Francis Ballroom.

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Robert Dinan and Tayna Vy Lilly (courtesy of Tayna Vy Lilly)
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 29, 2015
Bird Key laughs the night away for the John Dinan Music Scholarship

On June 18, Laughin’ Lawyers at Bird Key Yacht Club raised money for the John Stuart Dinan Music Scholarship.

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Connie McManus is proud of her painting of a sailboat.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 28, 2015
St. Boniface displays talents with Watercolor Showcase

Following the 10 a.m. service at St. Boniface Episcopal Church, members gathered to admire and purchase completed paintings from the Watercolor group Sunday, June 28.

  • Siesta Key
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Terri Smith prepares to dig into her lobster dinner.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • June 27, 2015
Residents dip into Shrimp and Lobster Fest

Residents rolled up their sleeves to dig into the Shrimp and Lobster Fest Saturday, June 27 at the Sarasota Farmers Market.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 26, 2015
Mote to hold second annual Lionfish Derby

Teams will collect the invasive lionfish species from July 10 to 12.

  • Longboat Key
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Annie Breitinger and Erin Boihem show their patriotic pride.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 26, 2015
Stars and Stripes fundraiser shows patriotic pride

Lakewood Ranch Giving Circle, Cheers for Charity, stepped in to serve up drinks as guest bartenders during its Stars and Stripes fundraiser at Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
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Dr. Fred Smith and his wife, Barb, of 2nd Ann Rose, are geared up for the event, with their friend, Kevin Neurer, wine and bingo boards.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 26, 2015
San Marco Plaza shines for charity

Blingo Bingo, held at CHeers to Wine in San Marco Plaza in Lakewood Ranch, offered attendees wine and the chance to win jewelry from Park Lane, while also raising dollars for the MS Society.

  • East County
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