East County

By Dean Kalahar
July 6, 2011

My View: Reality check for schools

To add insult to injury, schools spent their financial windfall in hard cash, while homeowners watched the equity of their property plummet as the housing bubble burst.

East County
Opinion

Pam Eubanks
July 5, 2011

Sewer grates stolen from East County site

Twelve sewer grates have been taken from Lakewood Ranch roads.

East County
News

Jen Blanco
July 4, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: District 26 All-Star Baseball Tournament 9-and 10-year-old division

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little League 9-and 10-year-old All-Stars were both victorious in their games June 29. Braden River defeated Manatee Central 8-3 while Lakewood Ranch defeated Buffalo Creek 9-6.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
July 2, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Hundreds of East County residents started their Fourth of July celebration a few days early during the monthly Music on Main concert July 1. Guests enjoyed a mix of classic rock, southern rock and country performances by Johnny Reagan and the Renegades, food and drinks, games and more. Proceeds from beer, wine and food sales benefited the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 2, 2011

Observers win top honors from Florida Press Association

The Longboat, East County and Sarasota Observers were named the top three weeklies in the state in the Florida Press Association's 2010 Better Weekly Newspaper Contest.

Sarasota
News

Michael Eng
July 2, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose School Red, White and Blue Celebration

Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch students donned patriotic colors and took to the parade route for the school's annual Red, White and Blue Celebration July 1. The parade featured children from several classrooms marching in costumes they created - much to the delight of parents and family members.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
July 1, 2011

Neal home sales continue to grow

Neal Communities recorded 37 contracts for the month of June.

East County
Real Estate

Jen Blanco
July 1, 2011

Kids golf for free at Stoneybrook

Stoneybroook Golf Club is letting kids play for free, as a way to keep kids active this summer.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
July 1, 2011

Classic Cops of the Day

The Observer Staff Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

East County
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
July 1, 2011

Manatee County offices will be closed July 4

Trash, recycling and yard waste collections for the week will be postponed one day from Tuesday through Saturday for residents in unincorporated Manatee.

East County
News

Rachel S. OHara
June 30, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Spirit of America pt. 2

The Observer captures local spirit for its annual Fourth of July special section. We hope the photos included in the section resonate with you and not only show images of local life but spark ideas in your mind of what the "spirit of America" means to you.