Volunteers gear up for river cleanup
January 15, 2010
The Old Braden River Historical Society is hosting its second annual winter river cleanup at King Ranch on Jan. 16.
Honor Sanctuary finds new home
January 13, 2010
East County-based Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue moved into a ranch property on Lorraine Road about two months ago, where it is houses dogs and cats being readied for adoption. The site encompasses five acres.
It's Read Everywhere
January 13, 2010
Tim and Lisa McElhiney took their favorite community newspaper with them on a recent trip to Croatia, Greece, Turkey, and Italy.
Kiddie Academy kids bundle up for recess
January 13, 2010
Students at Kiddie Academy in Lakewood Ranch didn't let a little cold weather keep them from enjoying their time on the playground Jan. 8. The kids made sure to bundle up in extra layers, warm jackets, hats and hoods while temperatures dropped into the upper 30s and low 40s.
Business Observer
January 13, 2010
Neal purchases more than 60 acres; University Park sees renewed energy.
Residents bundle up for Music on Main
January 8, 2010
Despite the cold, rainy weather, East County residents gathered on Lakewood Ranch Main Street from 6-9 p.m., tonight for the shopping center’s monthly Music on Main concert.
McNeal class enjoys Snow Day
January 8, 2010
Students in Kathy Kimes kindergarten class at McNeal Elementary celebrated the cold weather with a special Florida Snow Day Jan. 8. Classroom activities included ice skating with wax paper, building a snowman and tossing snowballs outside.
Alliance kicks of year with bartending fundraiser
January 6, 2010
East County business professionals kicked off the new year at the Polo Grill and Bar Wednesday night during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance’s Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser.
Birth Announcements 01.07.10
January 6, 2010
Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements each month.
McNeal kids get comfy, cozy with pajama day celebrations
January 5, 2010
Students at McNeal Elementary School celebrated the end to a first semester and welcomed in the new year with a Pajama Day Dec. 18. Many classes at the school also held pajama parties.
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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 - Jul
10 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance June Networking Social
5:00 pm - 7:00 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.
