East County

Jen Blanco
September 27, 2011

Lady Mustangs finish second at Mountain Dew Invite

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team finished second to Estero in the 58-team field at the University of Florida Mountain Dew Invitational Sept. 24, in Gainesville.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
September 27, 2011

Pirates win tri-meet

The Braden River High boys golf team defeated Saint Stephen's and North Port in a tri-meet Sept. 26 at Waterlefe Golf and River Club.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
September 27, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Home Turf

The Suncoast Storm hosted the USSSA I Heart Softball Tournament Sept. 24-25 at its home ballpark in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Sports

Pam Eubanks
September 26, 2011

County to host redistricting open house

Manatee County will host a redistricting open house discussion Sept. 27.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
September 26, 2011

The sound of plastic balls whizzing by filled the air Sept. 24 at Longwood Park as the Wobbly Feet Foundation hosted its Wifflemania for the Cure tournament. The foundation raises money to fund research on A-T, a genetic neuromuscular disease that affects several body systems and is characterized by wobbliness of a person's walking.

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
September 25, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Drafts, Dealers & Dice

One hundred Junior League of Sarasota members and guests tried their luck during the organization's Drafts, Dealers & Dice event Sept. 24 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and drinks while playing blackjack, craps, roulette and Texas hold'em.

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
September 24, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Payton Wright Foundation Intimate Dinner

Twenty friends and supporters of Patrick and Holly Wright and the Payton Wright Foundation gathered together at the Viking Culinary Center in Lakewood Ranch for an Intimate Dinner Sept. 24. Guests enjoyed watching the chefs show off their culinary skills during a live interactive cooking demonstration while helping raise money for the Payton Wright Foundation.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
September 24, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Golf Challenge

Golf enthusiasts turned out Sept. 24 to University Park Country Club for the third annual Gullett Golf Challenge benefiting Gullett Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization. Last year's event raised more than $34,000 for computers and other equipment for the school.

East County
Schools

Jen Blanco
September 23, 2011

Pirates fall to 0-4

The Braden River High football team saw its lead slip away as Riverview scored 34 unanswered points on its way to a 36-7 victory Sept. 23.

East County
Sports

Pam Eubanks
September 23, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Witt Sock Hop

Gene Witt Elementary School families donned their '50s best Sept. 23 for the school's annual Sock Hop. Attendees enjoyed pizza, dancing, a hula hoop contest, a silly sock contest and more as part of the festivities.