Ranch residents teed off about mini golf proposal
March 24, 2010
Residents from at least four neighboring communities are opposing the project. Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty President Brian Kennelly said concerns are being addressed.
Leaders to consider new Town Hall hours
March 24, 2010
IDA Chairman Tom Green said board members would discuss the options and likely will vote on the issue at their April 15 meeting.
SMR nixes Main Street memorial
March 24, 2010
President Rex Jensen has offered another Lakewood Ranch location for the memorial honoring veterans and first responders to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Planning commission stalls Villages project
March 24, 2010
The Sarasota County advisory board now plans to vote on the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch development April 8.
Ranch Reps host District 67 debate
March 24, 2010
Three of four Republican candidates for the Florida House of Representatives District 67 seat met with East County constituents during the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club's debate March 19.
Army captain thanks BRE students
March 24, 2010
Capt. Bradley Denisar spoke to students about being stationed in Afghanistan during the Wrangler News broadcast March 18.
Birth Announcements 03.25.10
March 24, 2010
Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. To have your listing included, please e-mail your information to Executive Editor Michael Eng, meng@yourobserver.com.
Business Observer 03.25.10
March 24, 2010
Anchor Homes, Gibraltar Homes and John Cannon Homes have finalized designs for The Forest at Hi Hat Ranch.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Color Crazy
March 22, 2010
Braden River Elementary School students and staff are enjoying colorful new décor in two of the school's buildings. The new palette is part of the school's $8.3 million makeover. The project is scheduled to be complete by the start of the next school year.
Lakewood CDDs start public budget process
March 22, 2010
Lakewood Ranch CDD budget workshops start today.
- 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."
