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Braden Woods resident Braden Chandler was named Braden River's new varsity boys soccer coach Sept. 26. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2014
Familiar Face

Braden Chandler coached the Braden River boys soccer team from 2005 to 2009. He returns to the post this season after a stint with a major league soccer team.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 13623 Legends Walk Terrace has five bedrooms, fourth baths, a pool and 4,476 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.21 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 1, 2014
The Concession home sells for $1.8 million

A home in Concession tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The schoolhouse still has original and donated desks inside. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 1, 2014
Community school house celebrates 100th birthday

Built in 1914, the Old Miakka Schoolhouse still stands as a symbol of a rural community in eastern Sarasota County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ciliana Jean, Mandkhai Zorigt and Nicole Juliano
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Maison Blanche Farm to Fork Dinner

Guests gathered for the Maison Blanche Farm to Fork final dinner prepared by Chef Jose Martinez and USFSM Hospitality students Tuesday, Sept. 30, at USFM Culinary Innovation Lab in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jose Torres, Sarah Morgan and Kathy and Dr. Jim Demler
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Maison Blanche Farm to Fork

Guests took a tour of Sweetgrass Farms before enjoying a meal on site during the 'Maison Blanche Farm to Fork' food and wine experience Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Sweetgrass Farms.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 6 Vice Chairman Jim Hill uses a tablet during a meeting. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2014
Town Hall improves document access

Town Hall invested $3,500 for 11 tablets, and already the savings are adding up.

  • East County
  • News
The building has been vacant for three years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2014
Meals on Wheels PLUS acquires building

The new East County site will house Meals on Wheels' adult day services program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The event was slated for Oct. 3 through Oct. 5.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2014
Balloon festival canceled

Organizers cancelled the Florida Balloon Festival late Sunday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Citizens for Sunshine attorney Andrea Mogensen filed a lawsuit against the district for hiring community security officials to serve area elementary schools.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 29, 2014
Manatee County School District sued over school security officials

The Citizens for Sunshine group sued the Manatee County School District for its approval process of hiring armed guards at area elementary schools.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2014
County to reopen Upper Manatee River Road

Manatee County closed Upper Manatee River Road, at Rye Road, Sunday because of flooding.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High senior Nicole Grant and the rest of the Lady Mustangs celebrate following their Manatee County Volleyball Championship Sept. 27.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 29, 2014
Lady Mustangs win county crown

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team went undefeated to win the Manatee County Volleyball Championship Sept. 26 and Sept. 27, at Braden River High.

  • East County
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Classic cars parked on display outside model homes and along the street.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Land and See

Homebuilders Medallion Home and Neal Signature Homes welcomed more than 600 guests to The Inlets Sept. 28 during the Land and See boat and car event.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Yahara Washington, Rhaya Jackson, Reide Ryans and Kia Kelly strike a pose.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Homecoming Dance

Lakewood Ranch High School students dressed in their best formal attire for a night of dancing and picture-taking at the school's homecoming dance, Sept. 27.

  • East County
  • News
Ed Royer and James Wong taste test craft beers.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Beer Festival

Craft beer enthusiasts enjoyed a multitude of cold brews, games and food on a rainy afternoon, Sept. 27, at the Lakewood Ranch Beer Festival, housed at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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Stephanie Call visits with her son, Brandon, 2.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Celebrating Diversity

After studying several cultures over the last month, children at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch celebrated diversity with a special event Sept. 26.

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