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Three-year-old Gabbie Hotaling and her older sister Maddie, 6, had a lot of fun at this year’s Halloween Party.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: MOMS Club of Lakewood Ranch Halloween Party

Dozens of children didn't let a little rain earlier in the day keep them from putting on their costumes and heading out to Summerfield Park Oct. 29 for the MOMS Club of Lakewood Ranch's annual Halloween Party. Children enjoyed music, games, crafts, candy and snacks and a pumpkin carving contest, among other activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2011
Premier Sports Campus to host 2011 Development Academy Winter Showcase

The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch and U.S. Soccer recently announced the 2011 Development Academy Winter Showcase and Nike International Friendlies will be held in early December at the Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls varsity and JV cross country teams swept the Manatee County Championships Oct. 29.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2011
Mustangs sweep county meet

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls varsity and JV cross country teams were all victorious at the Manatee County Championships Oct. 29 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Main Street Travel's Isabel Lund-McCarthy poured Czechvar beer for guests.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: International Beer Festival

East County residents tipped their glasses for local charity during the International Beer Festival Oct. 29 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Festivities included samplings of more than 100 craft and specialty beers, live music, a costume contest and more.

  • East County
  • News
Alexandra Griffin, 5, stocked up on candy during Braden River Elementary’s Harvest Moon Bash Oct. 29.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Moon Bash

Students at Braden River Elementary School enjoyed a trunk-or-treat, games, inflatables and more during the school's Harvest Moon Bash Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jennifer Watson and her daughter, Madison Armstrong, met up with Amber Winterbottom and her mom, Corina Geiger.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Run

Dressed in their Halloween best, East County residents ran to support Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee during the annual Boo Run event Oct. 29 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Conor O'Neil, 3, watched the dunk tank with his father, Greg.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest

A slight rain Oct. 28 didn't keep East County families from flocking to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' annual Boo Fest celebration. Attendees enjoyed face painting, games and other family-friendly activities.

  • East County
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Sophomore Chris Pearcey filled in at running back in the second half, finishing with 33 yards on seven carries.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2011
Mustangs fall short of district title

With its starting running back sidelined with flu-like symptoms, the Lakewood Ranch High football team fell 42-22 to Largo Oct. 28, allowing the Packers to capture the Class 6A-District 7 title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mason Pawloski and Brycen Mohar wore cuddly lion costumes to the weekly meeting of Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s “Mommies and Babies” group. Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2011
SPECIAL EDITION: Photos of the Week

Sarasota and the surrounding area costumes up for Halloween in this special edition of 'Photos of the Week.'

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Boo Fest will feature a costume parade, haunted house and much more.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 28, 2011
Rain threat won't scare away Ranch Boo Fest

Organizers say the Lakewood Ranch Halloween bash will go on rain or shine. More events are planned in the East County throughout the weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Commissioner Donna Hayes announced she will run for re-election.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2011
Hayes, Stehle enter commission race

Manatee County Commissioner Donna Hayes will file to run for office on Monday. Local businessman Paul Stehle has filed to run for a commission seat, as well.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 28, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Retrieving a lob

This week, University Park Country Club Tennis Director Jared Grose shares tips for retrieving a lob.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch volleyball team celebrates after defeating second-seeded Seminole Osceola 3-1 Oct. 27 to win the school's first district crown.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 27, 2011
Lady Mustangs claim first district title

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team captured the program's first district title with a 3-1 victory over Seminole Osceola in the Class 6A-District 12 championship tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High School teacher Greg McGrew has taken top honors from a state technology organization.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2011
Ranch educator honored

A Lakewood Ranch High School teacher has been named Manufacturing Secondary Educator of the Year.

  • East County
  • News
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hall-of-Fame fan Keith Kunzig, known as Big Nasty, today spoke to children at Tara Elementary School about the importance of saying no to drugs. The event was part of Red Ribbon Week.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Big Nasty

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hall-of-Fame fan Keith Kunzig, known as Big Nasty, today spoke to children at Tara Elementary School about the importance of saying no to drugs. The event was part of Red Ribbon Week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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