East County

Jen Blanco
April 3, 2012

In the Public Eye: Jim Wilson

Jim Wilson has been the CEO of the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center since 2008.

East County
News

Jen Blanco
April 2, 2012

IMG players win All-American honors

Seven IMG Academy students recently received Perfect Game Underclass All-American Honors, including three East County residents.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
April 2, 2012

Sarasota Crew rows to victory

The Sarasota Crew walked away with seven first-place finishes at the Sarasota Crew, Winter Park High and Lake Brantley High Tri-Meet March 31.

East County
Sports

Michael Eng
April 2, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Robert A. Uihlein Jr. Memorial Cup

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch presented the Robert A. Uihlein Jr. 14-goal Memorial Finals April 1, at the Sarasota Polo Club. Attendees enjoyed an afternoon of polo action and the "Underwater Adventure" tailgating contest, sponsored by the American Red Cross.

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
April 1, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Hounds and Gowns Gala

East County residents showed their support for local rescue dogs during the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's Hounds and Gowns Gala March 31 at the Lake Club Guests enjoyed dinner and drinks, a live auction, raffle drawings, aerial artist performances and more. Proceeds from the event will go towards the purchase of a new shelter.

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
March 31, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Track Championships

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls track teams ran and jumped to first-place finishes at the Manatee County Championships March 31 at Manatee High. The Lady Mustangs scored 220.5 points to win the girls title while the Lady Pirates finished third (95.5). The Lakewood boys team finished second (128) and the Braden River boys finished fourth (103). Kristin Zarrella led the way for Lakewood, winning the 400 (in a school record 1:00.81) and the 800 (2:23.36), along with running a leg of the winning 4x400 team. Olivia Ortiz won the 1600 (5:01.17) and Devin McDermott won the 3200 (11:15.08). The Lady Mustangs also won the 4x800. Alex Latham won the high jump with a jump of four feet, eight inches and Rheya Jackson won the triple jump 30-06.5. Braden River's Bridget Lanier was a double winner, posting victories in the pole vault (9 feet) and long jump (15-05.5). Across the track, Lakewood's Joshua Napier won the 800 (2:07.22) and Lennie Twenty won the high jump (5-10). Braden River's Austin Fox won the pole vault (11-06).

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
March 31, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Egg Drop Parrish

Thousands of eggs fell from the sky much to the delight of hundreds of Manatee County children, as Woodland, The Community Church held its Egg Drop Parrish event March 31 at Buffalo Creek Park.

East County
Neighbors

Michael Eng
March 31, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Easter Eggstravaganza

Hundreds of Lakewood Ranch kids grabbed their baskets, donned their Easter best and hit the fields for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation's annual Easter Eggstravaganza March 31, at Greenbrook Adventure Park. In addition to the Easter egg hunt, the event featured, pony rides, a petting zoo, deejay, arts and crafts, and of course, photos with the Easter Bunny courtesy of the East County Observer.

East County
Neighbors

Michael Eng
March 31, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Community Church Eggolution

Hundreds of pint-sized hunters flocked to Bayside Community Church's annual Eggolution Easter Egg Hunt March 31, at the softball fields at Lakewood Ranch High School. Following the hunt, families enjoyed a plethora of activities, including inflatable obstacle courses, a rock-climbing wall, bungee challenge and free hot dogs.

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
March 30, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Elementary Jump for Fun

Students at Bashaw Elementary School showed off their jump roping skills and techniques during the school's annual Jump for Fun March 28. Fifth-grade students demonstrated a variety of tricks, including a line of fire, frogs and triple back flips, among numerous others, before the rest of the school joined in on the fun. The event served as the culmination of a fundraiser in which students raised $6,865.81 for the school's art, music and physical education programs.

East County
Schools

Eddie Kirsch
March 30, 2012

March 30: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
March 30, 2012

SCORES: Lady Thunder wrap up regular season with wins

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team closed out its regular season with a pair of victories over Lemon Bay March 27 and Cardinal Mooney March 28.