My View: Unraveling the government mystery
February 1, 2012
Upon my arrival in Lakewood Ranch last August, one of the most frequent comments I heard was our local government is too intricate and confusing.
Observed: Readers respond to challenge
January 25, 2012
Last week, in the wake of the murder of Riverwalk Hammock resident Ina Gross, I challenged Lakewood Ranch residents to "take back" their community.
Nature Trail: Photog captures elusive caracara
January 25, 2012
One early morning while surveying Myakka River State Park, a fellow photographer excitedly told me that I had just missed a great image of a crested caracara.
Observed: Time to take back Lakewood Ranch
January 18, 2012
I’ll be honest: My original idea for this column was to chastise the Manatee County Sheriff's Office about the information — or lack thereof — it released in the days following the murder of Lakewood Ranch resident Ina Gross.
Letters to the Editor
January 18, 2012
Home Depotshows generosity; SMR's Rex Jensena welcome addition
OBSERVED: Ashley: If you're out there ... thank you
January 11, 2012
It appears one East County boy has a guardian angel.
My View SMR president, CEO ready to talk
January 11, 2012
The East County Observer may have made a big mistake. I've been asked to pen an occasional guest editorial.
- 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.
