Ranch Community Fund plans interactive dinner
June 17, 2009
The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund is organizing a Tahitian-themed interactive dinner to raise money for charities in need.
Sarasota Baptist rocks the dock
June 17, 2009
Children are rocking the dock this week at Sarasota Baptist’s Crocodile Dock Vacation Bible School, which runs June 15-18. Children are enjoying swamp stomp music, the Chadders dockside Drive-In, crafts, water games and other activities during the event, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon, daily.
Vote for the 'Spirit of America'
June 17, 2009
Voting has started for The Observer’s 'Spirit of America' Photo Contest on YourObserver.com.
RealRail moves to new location
June 17, 2009
The model train organization moved out of its Lakewood Ranch Main Street location.
Mike Wilder leaves Lakewood Ranch
June 17, 2009
Lakewood Ranch High School Principal Mike Wilder has accepted a position at the district level. The search is on for his replacement.
Neal welcomes new vice president
June 16, 2009
David Rapp, vice president of land acquisitions, assumes the newly created post after holding similar posts at two other major Southwest Florida real estate corporations.
'Deadliest Catch' captain docks in Ranch
June 16, 2009
Captain Keith Colburn of the fishing vessel Wizard will be the featured guest at the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival from 6-9 p.m., July 1, on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.
School district forms naming committee
June 15, 2009
The new committee formed after multiple requests to name district facilities or property after district employees or local citizens who have made significant contributions to education in Manatee .
Galvano announces candidacy for state senate
June 12, 2009
State Rep. Bill Galvano has filed paperwork in Tallahassee for Senator Mike Bennett’s state senate seat that will be vacated in 2012 because of term limits.
Cub Scouts take to the skies
June 12, 2009
More than 300 Cub Scouts from throughout Florida spent the week out east for the Cub Scout Day Camp at Camp Flying Eagle. The camp carried a flight/aviation theme, and campers enjoyed a variety of the activities.
- 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 - May
28 Braden River Soccer Club Try-outs
6:00 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.
