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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 6, 2010
Bike rally rumbles into Ranch

The fifth Annual West Coast Bike Rally will kick off with its Rock and Rumble event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street Oct. 8.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Spring and Stacy White
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Lakewood Ranch CDD 4 Seat 1

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for CDD 4 Seat 1.

  • East County
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Keith Davey and Anne Fischer
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Lakewood Ranch CDD 4 Seat 2

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for CDD 4 Seat 2.

  • East County
  • News
Erich Weber said the day should give residents a good introduction to many of Lakewood Ranch's clubs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 6, 2010
Ranch Community Activities introduces first Club Day

Representatives from nearly 30 Lakewood Ranch clubs will be available to meet with residents this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Razan Waliagha took first place in a tri-meet against St. Stephens Episcopal and Manatee High schools Sept. 29.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 6, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Razan Waliagha

Although Lakewood Ranch High School junior Razan Waliagha has only been diving for about three weeks, the 16-year-old already is making quite a splash.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 6, 2010
Lake Club home tops weekly transactions

Jonathan Fetter of Cary, N.C., and Lance Hartshorn of Canfield, Ohio, sold their home at 16103 Clearlake Ave. to Michael Cebuhar, Bradenton, for $700,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2010
Cops Corner 10.07.10

The victim reported a burglary to his residence and stated he believed his son stole a 37-inch Vizio television from the enclosed lanai of the residence.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lainee Jennings
  • October 5, 2010
Pirates pound Bulldogs in shutout

Braden River's defense kept Desoto's rushing attack in check as the Pirates roll 27-0.

  • East County
  • Sports
Arsav Mohanty and Arnav Mohanty with finalists Christopher Perrigan and Brett Landau
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2010
Tennis twins win championships

Arnav and Arsav Mohanty, 16-year-old twin brothers from Lakewood Ranch, won the USTA Florida State Doubles Championships (Boys 16s) Sept. 25-27 in Altamonte Springs.

  • East County
  • Sports
From left: Emily Perez, Devin McDermott, Ashley Platt, Natalie Novak, Olivia Ortiz and Kristin Zarrella.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2010
Lakewood girls win Titusville meet

The Lakewood Ranch High School girls varsity cross country team continued its winning ways at the Elite Flrunners.com Race of Champions Oct. 2 in Titusville.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2010
Collegiate golfers compete at Waterlefe

Golfers from 19 different colleges teed off at the 10th Annual Waterlefe/USF Collegiate Golf Invitational Oct. 4-5 at Waterlefe Golf and River Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2010
Ranch Y girls complete triathlon

Eight girls from Lakewood Ranch finished in the top 12 at a youth triathlon at Trinity YMCA Oct. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2010
Ranch swimmers win G.T. Bray tri-meet

Lakewood Ranch High School's girls and boys swim teams both earned wins at a tri-swim meet at G.T. Bray Sept. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2010
Bones found at Country Meadows not human

The bones found on a lot in the Country Meadows community have been identified as pig bones.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch ER nurse Kate Gessner checked Ernie Soller’s blood pressure at this year's expo.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 2, 2010
Ranch residents embrace health

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center offered education and fun at the Embrace a Life of Health and Wellness Expo Oct. 2. Attendees were able to participate in a variety of health-related screenings and peruse booths from local practices. Children flocked to the special Kids Zone, which featured a bounce house, face painting and more.

  • East County
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