TOP STORY, MARCH: BRHS coach dies
December 26, 2009
Defensive line coach Doug Garrity died after a single-vehicle accident March 21.
TOP STORY, FEBRUARY: Springing into Action
December 25, 2009
Johan Kriek, Gregory Cilek and Tim Morris are the masterminds behind Springbok Sports Club and Academy.
Sharing the Spirit
December 24, 2009
This Christmas Eve marks Christian Retreat Pastor Phil Derstine's 25th year leading carolers on a tour of local bars.
TOP STORY, JANUARY: Clinging to a Dream
December 24, 2009
DVA Arena owner Sal Diaz-Verson submits reorganization plan and looks toward the future of his stalled arena project.
Law firm adds new team member
December 23, 2009
Najmy Thompson P.L. recently hired Elizabeth C. Pennewill as an associate.
County offices to close for holidays
December 23, 2009
Manatee County government offices will be closed Dec. 24-25 and on Jan. 1.
Lakewood CDDs start 2011 budget discussions
December 23, 2009
Ranch officials hope to have the 2011 budget nearly finalized by June to avoid confusion.
Ave Maria assists students with special needs
December 23, 2009
Parents wishing to use the McKay Scholarship to have their child with learning disabilities start at Ave Maria in January must complete paperwork by Jan. 3.
Shape Your Booty: Mission accomplished
December 23, 2009
Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident Maria Smith met her weight loss goals, dropping 4.5% body fat in the last six weeks.
YEAR IN PICTURES: January | February
December 23, 2009
The East County Observer recaps the best photos of January and February 2009.
- May
18 Chef's Cooking For Kids
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
20 Braden River Soccer Club Pre-Tryout Camp
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - May
22 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance May Morning Express Networking Social - SCF "How SCF Supports Local Business"
7:30 am - 9:00 am - May
26 Tribute to Heroes Parade - Main St LWR
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Ranch rallies against cancer
05/15/13
East County residents will rally to fight cancer Saturday, May 18, as the American Cancer Society hosts its annual Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life event at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. -
Barista pours on fun for daughters
05/15/13
State Road 70 Starbucks barista and East County resident Cyndee Vanderford showed her daughters the world of lattes and mochas for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day April 25. -
Troop plants Freedom's courtyard
05/15/13
Girls in Girl Scouts Junior Troop 181, at Freedom Elementary School, recently earned their Bronze Award by researching and planting the back of the school’s courtyard.
