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East County | Trending

  • By Rod Thomson
  • July 6, 2011
My View: Sarasota County got Benderson right

The Sarasota County Commission was right to eliminate the Benderson's affordable housing provision. But there is a bigger issue involved.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 6, 2011
Life After Incorporation

By far, the largest change under Lakewood Ranch incorporation would be a completely new governing body for the community. But, how would this affect residents in their day-to-day lives?

  • East County
  • News
Braden River and Lakewood Ranch competed in a best of five series, which Lakewood Ranch won July 2.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 6, 2011
Rivalry Showcase

Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little Leagues were the only two teams in the 10- and 11-year-old division of this year's District 26 All-Star Baseball Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2011
Sports Briefs

Two new host tenants sign on at Premier campus; Kids golf for free at Stoneybrook course; Shiels joins OCU volleyball; U11 Monsters finish as invitational runner-up; Wave Runners compete in first open-water swim

  • East County
  • Sports
Hubbard
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 6, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Tommy Hubbard

Eleven-year-old Tommy Hubbard pitched five solid innings of a must-win game, propelling Braden River's 10- and 11-year-old All-Stars to a 4-3 victory over Lakewood Ranch in Game 3 of the District 26 All-Star Baseball Tournament June 29. The Braden River Middle School sixth-grader also hit a double and scored a run. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joyce Donahue took this sunset photo June 25, at Jigg's Landing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2011
Weekly Winner: Blue Period

Joyce Donahue took this sunset photo June 25, at Jigg's Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • July 6, 2011
The Castway

This week's Castaway

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kalahar
  • 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
The incident was reported at 7 a.m. today.
    By
  • 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
Infielder Devin Guzman makes a throw to home plate after retrieving a ground ball.
    By
  • 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
Dana and Terry Townson, Ryan and Ashlie Fulmer with their children Preston, 7 months and Easton, 15 months, and Lindsey and Michael Ryan with their children Olivia, 6, and Michael, 4 months
    By
  • 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
The Longboat, East County and Sarasota Observers won a combined eight first-place trophies for 2010.
    By
  • 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
Ali Morgan loved watching her fellow Primrose students parade for the Fourth of July.
    By
  • 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
Michael Storey, president of Neal Communities' building division is pictured with Patrick Neal, president of Neal Communities.
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
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