10 to Contend: Jaden Hair
December 30, 2009
Lakewood Ranch's Jaden Hair is one of the East County’s most endearing people — and certainly the community’s most famous chef. Since releasing her first cookbook, "The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook," last fall, Hair's fame has grown nationwide with appearances on 'The Today Show' and 'The CBS Early Show.'
10 to Contend: Dr. Bob McCann
December 30, 2009
As a candidate for the District 67 state representative seat, River Club resident Dr. Bob McCann is the only candidate with experience in both law and medicine. His philosophy should appeal to conservatives: less government coupled with more personal responsibility equals more progress.
10 to Contend: Greg Steube
December 30, 2009
At 31 years old, Greg Steube is the youngest candidate vying for State Rep. Ron Reagan's District 67 seat. The Bradenton native also is the only candidate to have a background in agriculture and law and experience working directly with the Legislature.
10 to Contend: Brett Timmons
December 30, 2009
Four years ago, The Out-of-Door Academy football coach Brett Timmons was handed a group of players who knew almost nothing about football. In 2009, Timmons saw the first of his goals come to fruition when the Thunder captured their first district title and advanced to the Class 1B state semifinals.
10 to Contend: Paul Chetlain
December 30, 2009
Paul Chetlain is responsible for the maintenance of Lakewood Ranch's ponds and landscaping. The Bradenton native is working to use innovative and green technologies to reduce or eliminate the battle between a pleasing landscape and a healthy one.
10 to Contend: Paul Blackketter
December 30, 2009
Benderson Development Property Manager Paul Blackketter is the man behind a future world-class rowing facility off University Parkway. If all goes as planned, the facility will be responsible for making the East County one of the premier destinations for the sport in the nation.
TOP STORY, JULY: River Club in fighting form
December 30, 2009
The community’s Homeowner's Association budgeted nearly $40,000 to fight a proposed cell tower.
TOP STORY, JUNE: Wilder leaves Lakewood
December 29, 2009
Lakewood Ranch High School Principal Mike Wilder accepted a position at the district level.
TOP STORY, MAY: Main gets new anchor
December 28, 2009
Good Earth Natural Food Store announced plans to move into the Lakewood Ranch Main Street space claimed by Morton's Gourmet Market.
THE YEAR IN PICTURES 2009
December 27, 2009
The East County Observer takes a look back at our most memorable photos of the year. Click inside to see our recap of 2009 and to see which images made the cut.
- May
26 Tribute to Heroes Parade - Main St LWR
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
28 Braden River Soccer Club Try-outs
6:00 pm - May
29 LWRBA May Membership Lunch
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - May
31 May YLA Breakfast "Legendary Leaders"
7:30 am - 9:00 am
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Gullett student wins speech contest
05/22/13
Gullett Elementary School student Hailey Wahlers took home top honors May 11, after placing first in the Tropicana District Speech Contest. -
Girl Scouts give cookies a new cause
05/22/13
Local Daisy Scouts from Troop 180 are helping Feeding Empty Little Tummies feed homeless school children in the area. -
Dancing group to host fundraiser
05/22/13
Members of KC and the Sunshine Dancers, a group of Manatee County dancers ages 8 to 20, will show off their dancing skills in jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance from 7 to 9 p.m. May 28, as the group holds a show titled "Breaking Ground."
