Let the learning begin!
August 26, 2009
More than 12,000 East County students returned to classrooms, textbooks and teachers Monday for the start of the 2009-2010 school year.
Buchanan's town hall draws 1,400
August 26, 2009
U.S. Rep Vern Buchanan addressed healthcare reform during his forum Aug. 20 at Braden River High School.
Three stores to open on Main
August 26, 2009
Good Earth Natural Foods, Big Olaf Creamery and Yoder's Amish Shoppe and the Katy Rose Oilery are expected to open over Labor Day weekend in time for the Sept. 4 Music on Main concert.
Lightning strikes three area houses
August 26, 2009
Severe thunderstorms the afternoon of Aug. 21 kept East County firefighters busy battling several lightning-related fires.
Lakewood to throw end-of-summer bash
August 26, 2009
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' annual Back to School Splash Bash will feature water slides, a dunk tank, skateboarding and more.
Neal liaison gives market boost with radio broadcast
August 26, 2009
Neal Communities' Gail Shane launched her own radio show, "Gail Shane & Friends" July 19 on WTMY 1280 AM Radio.
Assessments anger Ranch residents
August 26, 2009
The Lakewood Ranch Community Development District Boards of Supervisors all continued their meetings until Sept. 9.
Plans progress for 44th Avenue extension
August 25, 2009
Designs for the portion of 44th Avenue East closest to East County, which spans from 30th Street East to 45th Street East, have been started. Thirty percent of the plan is due by December 2009.
Ranch adds two new builders
August 25, 2009
Two new homebuilders — Minto Communities and Paradise Homes of Sarasota — will offer models in Lakewood Ranch, LWR Communities LLC announced this afternoon.
PHOTO GALLERY: Back to School 2009
August 24, 2009
The Observer visits six East County schools as they begin the 2009-10 school year.
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18 'Last Night Out' - Brides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Jun
19 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance June Executive Briefing - "Creating a Social Media policy at your place of business"
7:30 am - 9:00 am - Jun
20 Welcome Club of Sarasota/Manatee Luncheon
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Jun
28 Regatta Pointe Marina River Regatta 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Manatee students capture F1 in Schools championship
06/13/13
Four students recently returned to Manatee County with bragging rights. -
OBITUARY: Randy Hedrick
06/13/13
East County residents are mourning the loss of local businessman and friend, Randy Hedrick, who died suddenly Tuesday, June 4, of a heart attack. -
National Champs: Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team
06/12/13
The Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team won the gold medal June 7-9, at the 2013 USRowing Youth National Championships.
