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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
  • News
    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
  • Sports
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
  • News
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.

  • East County
  • News
Event volunteer Brooke Cutchen gives samples of the hospital's 10-year anniversary cake.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LWR Medical Center 10-year anniversary/Health & Wellness Expo

In celebration of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's 10-year anniversary, the annual Health & Wellness Expo featured more booths that provided screenings and other health services, Sept. 27, at the hospital.

  • East County
  • News
Charlotte Griffin receives makeup tips from Amy Kolbe.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Make-A-Wish Little Black Dress

Women received makeup and accessory tips as they snacked on light refreshments and sported their favorite little black dresses for the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Little Black Dress event, Sept. 27, at River Club.

  • East County
  • News
Art Cavazzi, Lynn Trusal, Mike Raynor and Alan Glassman play together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Men's Club Golf Tourney

The Lakewood Ranch Men's Club hosted a golf tournament benefiting Manatee County Habitat for Humanity.

  • East County
  • News
This week's FYI Friday features news about the Mall at University Town Center, a drug bust and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 26, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 26, 2014
Braden River and Booker football cancelled

Tonight's non-district game between Braden River and Booker has been cancelled due to impending weather.

  • East County
  • Sports
Interested individuals should submit photos by Sept. 30 of the letters U, T and C for a chance to win shopping sprees and other prizes.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 26, 2014
UTC photo contest deadline approaches

All submissions to the "Show Off Your UTC" photo contest are due by Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • News
Hunter Montague listens to the heartbeat of his stuffed friend — Dinorex.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 26, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Health & Wellness Expo

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 27, attendees of the Health & Wellness Expo, at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, will showcase a range of booths that offer tips on healthy living, free screenings and other fitness-related materials.

  • East County
  • News
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