East County

Pam Eubanks
March 28, 2011

County commissioners to meet

The regularly scheduled Manatee County Board of County Commissioners meeting will start at 9 a.m., Tuesday.

East County
News

Michael Eng
March 28, 2011

GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Renaissance

Lakewood Ranch High School students enjoyed an afternoon of art and entertainment as part of the school's Renaissance program March 25. The school's jazz band, theater students and Silver Stars dance team performed.

East County
Neighbors

Michael Eng
March 25, 2011

Can you spell, C-H-A-M-P?

McNeal Elementary School fourth-grader Anissa Murgo won the Scripps National Spelling Bee Local Finals March 24 at St. Joseph Catholic School. Now, she'll represent the county at the national bee June 1-2 in Washington, D.C.

East County
Schools

Jen Blanco
March 25, 2011

Lakewood Ranch victorious in district action

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated St. Pete Lakewood 7-1 in district action March 24.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
March 25, 2011

GALLERY: Return the Salute Fundraiser

Dozens of local residents and supporters gathered together for Camp Better America's Return the Salute Fundraiser March 24 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing in Lakewood Ranch. Guests enjoyed a presentation by guest speaker Krish Dhanam, drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and more.

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
March 25, 2011

GALLERY: Braden River Elementary NED Assembly

Students at Braden River Elementary School learned about becoming champions at school and in life during a special NED Show Assembly March 24. NED stresses the importance of never giving up, encouraging others and doing your best.

East County
Schools

Jen Blanco
March 25, 2011

Lady Pirates top Lady Mustangs

The Braden River High girls tennis team defeated Lakewood Ranch 5-2 on March 22.

East County
Sports

Michael Eng
March 25, 2011

WEEKEND BEST BET: Ponies for Pups

Festivities for Ponies for Pups will begin at 11:30 a.m., March 26, at Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
March 24, 2011

Baldwin shoots 1-under par to GSJG event

Lakewood Ranch High junior Connor Baldwin shot a 1-under par 71 to win the Boys 16-18 Greater Sarasota Junior Golf event March 19 at Bobby Jones Golf Club.

East County
Sports

Michael Eng
March 24, 2011

Deputies investigate BB shootings (VIDEO)

Manatee County Sheriff's Office investigators are searching for the suspect(s) who shot BBs from a moving van March 18-21.

East County
News

Michael Eng
March 24, 2011

GALLERY: Reptiles visit Love Comes First Preschool

Reptiles from Sarasota Jungle Gardens slithered into the East County's Love Comes First Preschool March 24 -- much to the delight of the students. Special guests included a Burmese python, a Moroccan uromastyx, a green iguana and an American alligator.

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Observer Staff
March 23, 2011

FCCLA leader visits Tallahassee

Lakewood Ranch High School sophomore Micaela Figueroa represented District 7 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America in Tallahassee during the recent Career and Technical Education on the Hill event.