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Lakewood Ranch High School's Sienna Zwizinski shows off her diploma.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 17, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High seniors move onto the next chapter

More than 600 students received their diplomas during graduation.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Peach's location on State Road 70 in Creekwood Crossing has reopened after a two-year hiatus.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 17, 2023
Peach’s in Creekwood Crossing reopens after nearly two years

The breakfast and lunch restaurant on State Road 70 was closed for nearly two years to the day because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Eat + Drink
U.S. Army Retired Colonel Gill Ruderman is the grand marshal of the 2023 Tribute to Heroes parade.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 17, 2023
Retired colonel to lead Tribute to Heroes parade in Lakewood Ranch

In 2021, two-time Purple Heart recipient Gill Ruderman was inducted into the Florida Veterans' Hall of Fame.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bloomin' Brands CEO David Deno says in May 2023 that Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar will grow to 100 locations and incorporate design of new flagship location in Tampa.
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 17, 2023
New flagship Fleming's steakhouse coming to UTC

A restaurateur is building its new 13,000-square-foot flagship restaurant in Tampa and plans to grow the chain to 100 locations, starting with a new location in Manatee County.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Commissioners Jason Bearden, Mike Rahn, and Vanessa Baugh discuss former Administrator Scott Hopes' resignation Feb. 7.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 17, 2023
The search continues for a new Manatee County administrator

Municipal recruiting firm Colin Baenziger & Associates will be conducting a national search for Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Parrish Community High School senior Ella Raistrick has been showing her artwork at the Waterlefe Art Show since she was a freshman.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 17, 2023
Graduation is a time of celebration and reminiscing

East County graduates, and Observer columnist, have four years worth of memories to treasure.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Braden River High rising senior tight end Cody Kawcak.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 17, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Cody Kawcak

The rising senior Braden River High tight end will be a key contributor to the Pirates in the fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brad Kroenig
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • May 17, 2023
Model Brad Kroenig inspired a fashion icon before becoming a local Realtor

Brad Kroenig's modeling career reached new heights after meeting fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nikki Pelier Simon, John Simon and their daughter Ashley Sanchez are carrying on the legacy of this popular boutique.
  • By Emily Leinfuss
  • May 17, 2023
Scout & Molly’s new owners share their roots in fashion

When Scout & Molly’s former owner died last year, John Simon, Nikki Pelier Simon and their daughter Ashley Sanchez decided to carry on the legacy of this popular boutique.

  • East County
  • Business
Avian club members are devoted to all feathered creatures
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • May 17, 2023
Avian club members are devoted to all feathered creatures

The Lakewood Ranch Avian Club and Cindy Gordon, its founder and president, come together over their love of birds — no matter where they find them.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Trevor Kelliher no longer feels alone in his struggle with cerebral palsy.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 17, 2023
Everyone needs friends. All Friends Network helps ensure everyone has them.

Trevor Kelliher started All Friends Network to connect people with cerebral palsy, autism and other developmental disabilities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Svetlana Stelmach (Homes by Towne), Harry Fendt (Anchor Builders), Mike Woolery (Pulte Homes), Jack Cannon (John Cannon Homes), Adrienne Bookhamer (LWRCF), David Hunihan (Lee Wetherington Homes), Dominick Giallombardo (Stock Development) and Ashley Miller (AR Homes) gather at Waterside Place to announce the Builders Give Back program.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 16, 2023
Lakewood Ranch builders join Community Fund project

The Builders Give Back program will help area nonprofits through the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Holden Pollard slides safely into home against Winter Haven High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 16, 2023
Upstart Lakewood Ranch High baseball players excited for the future

The Mustangs have lots of talent and room for further growth in 2024.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jason Wysong says he feels "as well prepared as anyone could be to come into a superintendent seat."
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 16, 2023
Jason Wysong named Manatee County schools' next superintendent

If the contract is approved, Wysong will take the helm of the district July 1.

  • East County
  • Schools
Benny Hedgepeth, a senior at Braden River High School, has played baseball since he was 4 years old. He looks forward to continue with his passion for sports at Florida State University.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 16, 2023
Braden River High senior pursues a dream job in sports

Benny Hedgepeth's love for baseball and sports in general inspires him to pursue a career in sports law.

  • East County
  • Schools
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Santa (Steven Trudell of St. Petersburg) gets the runners fired up just before the start of the 2025 Jingle 5K Dec. 12 in Lakewood Ranch.
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Nicholas Savarese, a teacher who has a background in chemical engineering, judges junior Lillian Pevzner-Downer's project on the comparison of conventionally grown crops with chemicals and pesticides versus organically grown crops at the Lakewood Ranch High School Science Fair.
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Greenbrook's David, Hannah and Jaime Marco all had a part in creating Jaime Marco's new book “Unfunkt: Quiet the Noise. Ignite the Light.”
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SMR's new coffee table book, "Lakewood Ranch — A Legacy of Living with the Land" is available locally and on Amazon.
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Carrie Walden, the Project Edge classroom instructor, is teaching 10 students including Mia Pardella and Justin Torres in the Project Edge program at MTC East.
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MTC program teaches students with disabilities skills to enter workforce

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