PHOTO GALLERY: Back to School 2009
August 24, 2009
The Observer visits six East County schools as they begin the 2009-10 school year.
Families enjoy 'School Daze Craze'
August 22, 2009
Families gathered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 22 at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union for its School Daze Craze. The afternoon’s festivities included games, door prizes and other activities to get children ready for school.
Tasty Travels
August 21, 2009
East County residents sampled global cuisine from Russia to Japan during the Around the World Progressive Dinner Aug. 19 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Led by Polo Grill and Bar co-owner Jaymie Klauber, the more than 20 guests in attendance dined at Astoria Fine Russian Cuisine, Saijo Sushi, MacAllister's Grill and Tavern, Ed's Tavern, the Polo Grill and Paris Bistrot.
Constituents pack town hall meeting
August 21, 2009
More than 1,300 people packed into Braden River High School's auditorium and cafeteria for Congressman Vern Buchanan's town hall on health care yesterday.
New school year prompts swine flu preparedness
August 20, 2009
As the new school year approaches, officials from the Manatee County Health Department, Manatee County School District and Manatee County Emergency Management officials have been working to prepare for what health officials may be the next wave of swine flu (H1N1).
HOA foreclosures rise in East County
August 19, 2009
Attorney Scott Petersen said his office has seen an increase in homeowner's associations beginning foreclosure proceedings.
Harvest completes West Wing expansion
August 19, 2009
The $3.4 million project adds 15,000 square feet to the Lakewood Ranch Methodist church.
Former SMR VP starts home inspection business
August 19, 2009
Ron Masseo hopes to tap into the foreclosure and resale markets with his business, Masseo Home Inspections.
NEIGHBOR: Larry HarNess
August 19, 2009
The River Club resident opened a new Edward Jones Investments office in San Marco Plaza in May.
Sun-n-Fun celebrates 50 years
August 19, 2009
The original owners of Sun-n-Fun held a special dinner celebration at the park Aug. 14.
- May
20 Braden River Soccer Club Pre-Tryout Camp
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - May
22 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance May Morning Express Networking Social - SCF "How SCF Supports Local Business"
7:30 am - 9:00 am - 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
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Ranch rallies against cancer
05/15/13
East County residents will rally to fight cancer Saturday, May 18, as the American Cancer Society hosts its annual Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life event at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. -
Barista pours on fun for daughters
05/15/13
State Road 70 Starbucks barista and East County resident Cyndee Vanderford showed her daughters the world of lattes and mochas for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day April 25. -
Troop plants Freedom's courtyard
05/15/13
Girls in Girl Scouts Junior Troop 181, at Freedom Elementary School, recently earned their Bronze Award by researching and planting the back of the school’s courtyard.
