Prom-A-Palooza
April 10, 2013
Follow the East County and Sarasota Observers through May 18 for prom content and coverage, including feature stories, schedules, photos, contests and more.
Your Neighbor: Ed Maloney
April 10, 2013
Ed Maloney began his acting career at age 67, after a life as a national sales manager for American Home Products Corp
Weather Photo: BRIDGING THE GAP
April 10, 2013
East County resident Marissa Bouchard submitted this photo of the John Ringling Causeway from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Art Association Gala
April 7, 2013
Supporters of the Art Association of the Palm-Aire Country Club gathered for the organization's annual gala event April 6, at the Palm-Aire Country Cub clubhouse.
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala
April 7, 2013
Local philanthropists gathered April 6, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, for the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's annual gala fundraising event.
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom 5K
April 6, 2013
More than 150 runners turned out April 6 for Freedom Elementary School's 5K and one-mile fun run fundraising event.
Gullett students help plant garden at White House
April 4, 2013
East County residents can watch them live this afternoon through videostreaming.
East County church launches Spanish service
April 3, 2013
Lakewood Ranch residents Rick and Monica Thomas will lead the new Sunday night church service.
'Ultimate Interchange' planned for University Parkway
April 3, 2013
The Florida Department of Transportation says a new design would slow wait time at red lights and improve safety in an area projected to have increased traffic.
Tour de Cure races to Lakewood Ranch
April 3, 2013
The third annual cycling event benefits the American Diabetes Association.
- 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."
