East County

Jen Blanco
October 16, 2010

Thunder earn key district win

The Out-of-Door Academy football team propelled itself back into the playoff picture with a pivotal 24-21 victory over Bradenton Christian in Class 1B-District 6 action Oct. 15.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
October 16, 2010

Pirates stumble against Hurricanes

The Braden River football team's Homecoming celebration was derailed Oct. 15 as the host Pirates fell to Manatee 24-7.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
October 16, 2010

Mustangs rally past Bayshore Bruins

After trailing by a pair of touchdowns in the first quarter, the Lakewood Ranch High football team scored 33 unanswered points to rally past Bayshore 33-20 Oct. 15.

East County
Sports

Pam Eubanks
October 16, 2010

Pirates go 'vintage Hollywood'

Students at Braden River High School celebrated the end of Homecoming week with a special "vintage Hollywood" themed dance Saturday night.

East County
Schools

Pam Eubanks
October 15, 2010

Lakewood Ranch celebrates 15 years

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch celebrated the 15th anniversary of the community's first home sale with a special fall festival event Oct. 15 at the Sarasota Polo Club. Festivities included live music, hayrides, bounce houses, food and drink, raffles and other activities.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
October 15, 2010

Imagine Sharks show school pep

Children at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch rallied behind the school's athletic teams at the school's first official pep rally Oct. 14. Festivities included competitions between the classes, performances by the school's cheerleading and dance teams and more.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
October 15, 2010

BRHS HOMECOMING: Clash of Classes

Students at Braden River High School took their Homecoming spirit to the battlefield with classes competing against one another in Family Feud and other competitions during the Clash of the Classes event Oct. 13.

East County
Schools

Jen Blanco
October 14, 2010

Doubles teams to battle for club championship

The Meadows Tennis Center will host the 2010 Battle of the Club Champions Oct. 30-31.

East County
Sports

Pam Eubanks
October 14, 2010

Deputies arrest burglary suspect

Letroy Hamilton has been charged with armed trespass, burglary and grand theft.

East County
News

Observer Staff
October 13, 2010

15 YEARS STRONG

See inside for The East County Observer's special edition commemorating the 15th anniversary of the first home sold in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
News

Observer Staff
October 13, 2010

Laughter is the best medicine

Girls from Lakewood Ranch-based Brownie Girl Scout Troop 554 are sharing the gift of laughter with children in hospitals throughout Florida through a special community service project called For Your Funny Bone.

East County
News

Observer Staff
October 13, 2010

Sniglet finds home within home

In celebration of the recent grand opening of Sniglet's Dog Bakery, Custom Wood Designs owner Bob Sietman built a custom doghouse as a gift for the store's owner and family friend, Jennifer Rebokus-Scott.