East County squads ready to play ball
February 10, 2010
The Out-of-Door Academy team will open its season Feb. 18, while Braden River and Lakewood Ranch will begin their seasons Feb. 23.
Mustangs hang with Spartans
February 10, 2010
The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will play in the regional quarterfinals Thursday.
Mustang inks with Bears
February 10, 2010
Senior defender Kristen Hagaman signed a national letter-of-intent Feb. 3 to play for Mercer University.
Athlete of the Week: Trevor Barnes
February 10, 2010
The Observer spotlights Braden River wrestler Trevor Barnes.
4-H to host golf benefit
February 9, 2010
The Manatee County 4-H Foundation is asking local golfers to lend their heads, hearts, hands and health in support of the 19th annual Clover Classic Golf Tournament Feb. 27.
Mustangs set to battle for 100 innings
February 9, 2010
The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team will host its third annual 100 Inning Baseball Game and Silent Auction, Feb. 13 at the Lakewood Ranch baseball field.
Lady Pirates go 1-1 in Miss Sarasota Tournament
February 9, 2010
The Braden River High softball team defeated Riverview 7-0 Feb. 3 and fell to Sarasota 1-0 Feb. 4.
Little League set to kickoff with Opening Day festivities
February 9, 2010
Braden River Little League will ring in the spring baseball season with its Opening Day Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 20 at Braden River Park, 5201 51st St. East, Bradenton.
History in the Making
February 6, 2010
The Lakewood Ranch girls soccer team advanced to the state semifinals for the first time in school history with a 2-1 (PK, 4-3) victory over Barron Collier in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Feb. 6.
Regional Final Postponed
February 5, 2010
The Class 4A-Region 3 girls soccer final between Lakewood Ranch and Barron Collier has been postponed until 5 p.m., tomorrow due to weather. The game will be played at Lakewood Ranch.
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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."
