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Sheri Potter, right, has been troop leader for Troop 254 for six years. She hopes the experience will help instill a sense of community in the girls.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 27, 2014
The Good News: Sheri Potter

Using the tradition of folding and retiring the flag, Girl Scouts of the Gulf Coast Troop 254 create a sense of community.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Parade marchers prepare to walk Lakewood Ranch Main Street before the Memorial Day Parade Sunday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 27, 2014
VIDEO: Lakewood Ranch celebrates Memorial Day.

Veterans of all stripes, from bikers to bagpipers, marched on Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the 'Tribute to Heroes' Memorial Day Parade Sunday.

  • East County
  • News
The top three finalists for the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School will introduce themselves to the community tonight, by way of a public forum.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 27, 2014
Lakewood Ranch High School to host a forum for principal candidates

The three finalists competing for the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School will meet from 6 to 8 p.m., May 27, in the school's auditorium, to field questions from faculty members and students.

  • East County
  • Schools
Nine-year-old Isaiah Cohen races down the field toward the goal for the Monsters U9 team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Laxapalooza Lacrosse Tournament

More than 30 boys and girls competitive travel lacrosse teams, ranging in age from U9 to high school, competed in the Laxapalooza Lacrosse Tournament May 24 and May 25, at the Premier Sports Campus. The Monsters Lacrosse Academy U9 (4-0), U11 (2-1), U13 (3-0) and U15 (5-0) boys teams all won tournament titles.

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Juanita and Bud Deuell show their American pride.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Tribute to Heroes' Memorial Day Parade

Red, white and blue colored the shirts of attendees of the 'Tribute to Heroes' Memorial Day Parade May 25, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. More than 40 businesses and nonprofit organizations, in addition to students and veterans, converged to drive or walk for the thousands of bystanders who attended the annual patriotic event.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 23, 2014
Manatee schools see improvement

FCAT scores released today show learning gains by Manatee County public school students.

  • East County
  • News
Memorial Day parades are being held in downtown Sarasota and on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 23, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Memorial Day Weekend

Remember our nation's heroes with one of the many events taking place in the Sarasota area this weekend.

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Braden River sophomore Devontae Fields gains positive yardage in the first quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Cardinal Mooney Spring Football

The Braden River High football team edged past Cardinal Mooney 8-0 in its spring game May 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Children performed on a variety of instruments.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Art and Music Festival

Bashaw Elementary School students celebrated the Far East May 22, during the school's annual Art and Music Festival.

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  • Neighbors
District 5 County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh discussed issues on Esplanade residents' minds at a forum May 21.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 22, 2014
Commissioner talks transportation, growth with residents

District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh met with Esplanade residents May 21, in the community's clubhouse, to answer questions about transportation and growth in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 22, 2014
Sarasota approves Villages project

Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved an expansion to Lakewood Ranch Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
Dave Peters as "Chompy," with Melanie and Sierra Lipton.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Chompy's Luau

To raise money for its school mascot, "Chompy" the alligator, to receive a new costume, B.D. Gullett Elementary students and their families attended a luau May 21, at the school. Proceeds will help replace the more than six-year-old outfit Chompy wears around campus.

  • East County
  • Schools
Gov. Rick Scott greets Donna Hayes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2014
Scott raises funds in East County

Gov. Rick Scott spoke to supporters Wednesday, at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Donation tosses up fun

Students at Nolan Middle School now can toss their way to victory thanks to a donation by Lowe's.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Montooth author visits classroom

Greenfield Plantation resident Cameron Schindler, with his first-grade class at Rowlett Elementary School, had a special surprise visitor to his classroom - his grandfather, Robert Jay.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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