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Jen Blanco
March 25, 2011

GALLERY: Return the Salute Fundraiser

Dozens of local residents and supporters gathered together for Camp Better America's Return the Salute Fundraiser March 24 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing in Lakewood Ranch. Guests enjoyed a presentation by guest speaker Krish Dhanam, drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and more.

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Michael Eng
March 25, 2011

WEEKEND BEST BET: Ponies for Pups

Festivities for Ponies for Pups will begin at 11:30 a.m., March 26, at Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Lakewood Ranch.

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Michael Eng
March 24, 2011

GALLERY: Reptiles visit Love Comes First Preschool

Reptiles from Sarasota Jungle Gardens slithered into the East County's Love Comes First Preschool March 24 -- much to the delight of the students. Special guests included a Burmese python, a Moroccan uromastyx, a green iguana and an American alligator.

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Observer Staff
March 23, 2011

FCCLA leader visits Tallahassee

Lakewood Ranch High School sophomore Micaela Figueroa represented District 7 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America in Tallahassee during the recent Career and Technical Education on the Hill event.

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By Geoff Sugden
March 23, 2011

Why did the bobcat cross the road?

East County resident Geoff Sugden was driving down Lorraine Road, just north of University Parkway around 11:30 a.m., March 16, when he spotted this bobcat run across the road.

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Jen Blanco
March 22, 2011

GALLERY: Art at the Ranch

Hundreds of East County residents and art enthusiasts alike flocked to Main Street in Lakewood Ranch for the 11th Annual Art at the Ranch Fine Arts Festival March 19-20. The event, organized by ArtCenter Manatee and sponsored by LWR Communities LLC, featured painters, photographers, jewelers, sculptors, potters textile artists and more from as far away as California and Maine.

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Observer Staff
March 16, 2011

Phayre family needs your vote

One East County family is a finalist in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance-off competition.

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Observer Staff
March 16, 2011

Rotarians throw polo party

More than 60 Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club members enjoyed a St. Patrick's Day-themed afternoon at a polo match March 13 at Sarasota Polo Club.

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Pam Eubanks
March 15, 2011

GALLERY: Miracles, Martinis and Mercedes

Supporters of the Miracle League of Manasota gathered March 12 at the Polo Grill and Bar for the organization's "Miracles, Martinis and Mercedes" event.

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Pam Eubanks
March 14, 2011

GALLERY: Doctors for Charity

Catholic Charities of Sarasota and Manatee Counties raised money for its HIV/Aids ministries with the Doctors for Charity fundraising event March 12 at the University Park Country Club.

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Pam Eubanks
March 13, 2011

GALLERY: Orange Blossom Festival

East County residents flocked to Mixon Fruit Farms Saturday for Mixon's annual Orange Blossom Festival. Festivities run today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Pam Eubanks
March 12, 2011

GALLERY: Murder Mystery Dinner

Lakewood Ranch residents enjoyed an evening of humor and food with a murder dinner mystery titled "Murder on the Menu" March 11 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

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Pam Eubanks
March 9, 2011

Box retreat teaches life's lessons

Woodland - The Community Church hosted a Kinetic Box Retreat for high school students March 4-5

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Observer Staff
March 9, 2011

Remember to spring forward!

Daylight saving time begins this Sunday, so remember to set your clocks one hour ahead before you go to bed on Saturday night.

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Observer Staff
March 9, 2011

Walk-a-thon raises $10K

Gullett Elementary School students and business partners raised $10,000 during the school's second Chompy's Stomp Walk-a-Thon Feb. 18.

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