Ranch IDA adopts budget
August 30, 2010
Lakewood Ranch's Inter-District Authority today adopted a $3.5 million budget, which is down from last year.
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.
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Libby's Cafe + Bar
August 28, 2010
Libby's Cafe + Bar co-owners Pat, Steve and Joe Seidensticker share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.
Woodland to host Wellness Expo 2010
August 27, 2010
The Wellness Expo 2010 event will be held at 6 p.m., Aug. 31, at Woodland, 9607 S.R. 70 E., Bradenton.
WEEKEND BEST BET: YMCA Splash Bash
August 27, 2010
The Back-to-School Splash Bash will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 28, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
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.
Deputies to focus on DUIs
August 27, 2010
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is participating in a drunken driving through the upcoming Labor Day weekend.
Lakewood Ranch Knights welcome Haitian colleagues
August 27, 2010
An East County Knights of Columbus group recently helped install new members.
LECOM students enjoy orientation
August 27, 2010
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed its 2014 class of pharmacy students with a special team-building time recently at Summerfield Park. More than 125 students enjoyed get-to-know-you games and other exercises as part of their three-day orientation.
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.
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8 Guardian ad Litem Program Training
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Sep
9 Ladies Devotional Hour
10:00 am - 6:00 am - Sep
9 3rd Annual Women in Business Program
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Sep
10 Bradenton Christian Women's Connection Luncheon
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
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Sizzling couple needs your vote
09/01/10
One East County duo is hoping to earn the title of America's Hottest Culinary Couple. -
Ranchers endure Ironman Timberman
09/01/10
Nicole and Nick Clark, owners of Fitness Together in Lakewood Ranch, recently competed in and finished the Ironman Timberman 70.3 triathlon Aug. 22 in Gilford, N.H. -
'Friendly face' appears in East County
09/01/10
Actress Maggie Wheeler, best known for her role as Janice on 'Friends,' discussed Hollywood, her career and other topics during A Conversation with a 'Friend' Aug. 28 at Braden River High School.
