Planners to discuss River Club cell tower
November 11, 2009
The Manatee County Planning Commission will consider whether to recommend approval for a cell phone tower in River Club at its meeting Nov. 12.
The Observer announces contest winners
November 11, 2009
This year's "It's Read Everywhere" contest traveled to the World Wide Web on YourObserver.com and asked readers to upload their submissions and vote for their favorites.
County OKs commercial project
November 11, 2009
Developer SM Duck Dog 2 will build on 14 acres at the southwest corner of Lorraine Road and State Road 64.
Turkey Trolley needs Thanksgiving help
November 11, 2009
Volunteers will spend Thanksgiving delivering meals to individuals who are alone on the holiday.
Mixon sweetens season with first fall fest
November 11, 2009
The event runs through Nov. 15 with different festivities each day.
Jensen: Ranch could lead way out of housing crisis
November 11, 2009
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen said the company will focus on adding workforce housing in the East County.
SOUND OFF: Will you vaccinate your child for H1N1?
November 11, 2009
The East County Observer asked parents at Freedom and Braden River elementary schools whether they planned to have their child get the H1N1 vaccine.
Pedal car races to debut on Main
November 11, 2009
The races will be part of the Ed's Tavern Pedal Car Race and Car Show Nov. 15.
Palm-Aire chef serves up slices of heaven
November 11, 2009
Sylvia Parker opened Sylvia's Heavenly Cheesecakes about 10 years ago.
Stoneybrook feasts on Thanksgiving fun
November 10, 2009
Residents of Stoneybrook celebrated Thanksgiving Day early with a special holiday meal at 6 p.m., Nov. 7 at the community’s recreation center. Stoneybrook residents Jean Arnold, Carol Eichert, Cathy Faust, Jean Ott and Patty Peotter-Bettes prepared five turkeys for the more than 100 residents who attended.
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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."
