Manatee East unveils new concession building
February 24, 2010
Manatee East Little League recently unveiled its new concession building during the league’s Opening Day celebration Feb. 20.
IDA moves forward with irrigation study
February 24, 2010
Lakewood Ranch CDD supervisors learned water could be coming in and out of the district without being metered.
Filmmakers complete 'Payton's Song'
February 24, 2010
A documentary on the East County's beloved Payton Wright, a 5-year-old who died of brain cancer, may be featured in this year's Sarasota Film Festival.
Ranch's renting dilemma
February 24, 2010
One resident said his condo association's policy is making it difficult for him to find a tenant for his Lakewood home.
Ranch casts line for area anglers
February 24, 2010
The LWR Community Activities Youth Fishing Tournament will take place Feb. 27.
MTI Foundation hosts fundraiser
February 24, 2010
The event will raise money to provide scholarships for students.
Homes Sweet Homes
February 24, 2010
The annual Parade of Homes features model homes throughout Manatee and Sarasota counties, including several in Lakewood Ranch and other East County communities.
Birth Announcements 02.25.10
February 24, 2010
Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements each month. To have your listing included, please e-mail your information to Executive Editor Michael Eng, meng@yourobserver.com.
Business Observer 02.25.10
February 24, 2010
Jason's deli opened its new location off University Parkway last week.
School Board donates $37,000 for Haitian relief efforts
February 23, 2010
District officials presented a check to the American Red Cross' Manatee County chapter at a meeting Feb. 22.
- 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."
