Observer names look-alike winners
April 28, 2010
The East County's Tracey Punzone-Roman and her daughter, Emily, garnered more than one-fifth of all votes during The Observer Group's Mother-Daughter Look-alike Contest on YourObserver.com.
Starbucks barista brings daughter to work
April 28, 2010
State Road 70 Starbucks barista Cyndee Vanderford introduced her daughter, Michelle, 13, to the world of lattes and mochas for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work day April 22.
BRMS student takes school's top post for a day
April 28, 2010
Eighth-grade student Victoria Tanner served as Principal for the Day at Braden River Middle School today.
Golfers meet friendly fawn
April 21, 2010
East County resident Clint Pierce and his son, Tommy, were enjoying a round at Cypress Links at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club when they came face-to-face with this fawn.
Kiddie Academy hops for MDA
April 21, 2010
Students at Kiddie Academy in Lakewood Ranch showed off their jumping skills during the school's MDA Hop-a-Thon event April 7.
Grandmaster earns appointment
April 14, 2010
The World Taekwondo Changmookwan Association recently appointed Grandmaster Craig Balliette, owner of Lakewood Ranch Taekwondo Academy, to the position of director to all certification and seminars through the World Changmookwan.
Canine needs a good home
April 7, 2010
Carter, this handsome, 1-year-old male Jack Russell terrier, needs a good home.
Jensen takes up new hobby
April 1, 2010
APRIL FOOLS — If you see Rex Jensen sporting some bright new jewelry, don't poke fun. Those necklaces, bracelets and anklets actually are part of the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch president and CEO's new health regimen.
Vitale changes breakfast plans
April 1, 2010
APRIL FOOLS — Enticed by Denny's recurring free Grand Slam Breakfast offer, Lakewood Ranch resident and famed sportsman Dick Vitale has jumped off the Broken Egg bandwagon in favor of two eggs, two sausages, two bacon strips and two pancakes.
Observer moves into new East County office
March 31, 2010
Our new address is 8788 State Road 70 E., 103, Bradenton, Fla., 34202. Our phone number will remain the same, (941) 755-5357, as will our fax number, (941) 753-8456.
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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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PHOTO GALLERY: Morning Express Networking Social
05/22/13
The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance held its Morning Express Networking Social today at State College of Florida Lakewood Ranch. -
May 22: Daily Headlines Video
05/22/13
Today's Stories: Town manager seeks $300,000 in budget cuts; Half-cent sales tax would cover indigent health care; Surging Tsunami: Jillian Santiago; Teenager composes a promising future -
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.
