10 to Contend: Paul Chetlain
December 30, 2009
Paul Chetlain is responsible for the maintenance of Lakewood Ranch's ponds and landscaping. The Bradenton native is working to use innovative and green technologies to reduce or eliminate the battle between a pleasing landscape and a healthy one.
10 to Contend: Paul Blackketter
December 30, 2009
Benderson Development Property Manager Paul Blackketter is the man behind a future world-class rowing facility off University Parkway. If all goes as planned, the facility will be responsible for making the East County one of the premier destinations for the sport in the nation.
TOP STORY, JULY: River Club in fighting form
December 30, 2009
The community’s Homeowner's Association budgeted nearly $40,000 to fight a proposed cell tower.
TOP STORY, JUNE: Wilder leaves Lakewood
December 29, 2009
Lakewood Ranch High School Principal Mike Wilder accepted a position at the district level.
TOP STORY, MAY: Main gets new anchor
December 28, 2009
Good Earth Natural Food Store announced plans to move into the Lakewood Ranch Main Street space claimed by Morton's Gourmet Market.
THE YEAR IN PICTURES 2009
December 27, 2009
The East County Observer takes a look back at our most memorable photos of the year. Click inside to see our recap of 2009 and to see which images made the cut.
TOP STORY, APRIL: Hostage shares story
December 27, 2009
Keith Stansell will signed copies of 'Out of Captivity: Surviving 1,967 Days in the Colombian Jungle,' at Lakewood Ranch Booksellers.
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.
- 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."
