Pirate Nation invades Lakewood
September 3, 2010
From its marching band and cheerleaders to the fans and Black Pearls dancers, Braden River High School packed Lakewood Ranch stadium for the annual rivalry game Sept. 3.
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Sniglet's Dog Bakery
September 2, 2010
You won’t find many businesses where you are greeted at the door by the company's chief operating officer, but at Sniglet's Dog Bakery, you get something close.
Palm Aire takes up tune challenge
August 31, 2010
Palm Aire members recently challenged their music knowledge of songs and lyrics spanning the 1920s to the late 1990s during the Name That Tune Dinner Dance.
Ranch bash creates a splash
August 28, 2010
Hundreds of kids enjoyed a wet and wild time at Lakewood Ranch's annual Back-to-School Slash Bash Aug. 28 at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. The event featured a plethora of water-themed activities for children of all ages, live music and more.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Water war
August 27, 2010
Lakewood Ranch's Girl Scout Troop 740 didn't shy away from getting wet this week as they filled about 600 water balloons for the Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club's slingshot game at Saturday's Splash Bash event.
Celebrity bartenders uncork support for Ranch SmartFarm
August 26, 2010
Farm organizers hope to host a groundbreaking ceremony in October and open the farm to the public in February.
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Pure Blends Performance Nutrition
August 26, 2010
When you step into Pure Blends Performance Nutrition, you won’t find a typical menu that lists a variety of smoothie flavors on the wall.
Mill Creek Baptist hosts family movie night
August 26, 2010
Families at Mill Creek Baptist Church gathered Aug. 20 for a special Family Movie Night event. More than 40 people attended the free event, which was the first of many to come.
Birth Announcements 08.26.10
August 25, 2010
Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last Wednesday of each month.
Trapeze lessons fly at Ranch Main bash
August 20, 2010
Brave East County residents soared over Main Street with the help of the Flying Gaonas trapeze organization during Lakewood Ranch's Street Party Celebration Aug. 20. The bash was a celebration of the shopping destination's five new businesses.
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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."
