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The Legacy Boulevard gatehouse is the main entry and exit point into Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 28, 2014
Legacy gate repairs ahead of schedule

Pending county inspections, repairs to the Legacy Boulevard gatehouse at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club will finish ahead of schedule.

  • East County
  • News
Macy McHugh, Olivia Byrd and Emmy Little pose with a “Frozen” Barbie.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Moonlight Movie

Attendees of the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.'s Moonlight Movie night April 26, enjoyed barbecue food, tailgating, time outside and foremost, a free showing of 'Frozen.' Blankets and coolers filled the lawn of Greenbrook Adventure Park as participants anxiously waited for the movie to begin.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Caitlin Pfeifle receives a tiara to wear for the evening.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Night with the Stars Special Needs Prom

The 400 attendees of the Night with the Stars Special Needs Prom sparkled with formal gowns, suits and constant smiles April 25, at Woodland, The Community Church. The free event, themed 'under the sea,' welcomed special-needs individuals ages 16 and older, for a night of music, dancing, food and socializing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mark and Crystal Rothhaar dress for the cruise-themed event.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch YMCA Interactive Dinner

Patrons of the third Lakewood Ranch YMCA Interactive Dinner wore leis, sipped on cocktails and snacked on chicken spring rolls and other hors devours April 25, in the front room of the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom. Chef Tommy Klauber also led participants in a cooking lesson, while comedian Tim Wilkins hosted and entertained the guests throughout their culinary trials. Proceeds benefited the Lakewood Ranch Y scholarship campaign, 'Change the Odds.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rex Tharp, a purple heart recipient and Army veteran from North Manchester, Ind. and Jon Carnes, a Naples native who served in the Marines
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Fun Shoot

The Ancient Oak Gun Club hosted the First Annual Florida Fun Shoot Friday, April 25. Proceeds from the event went to Operation Second Chance to assist wounded veterans.

  • East County
  • News
Craig Cerreta of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty and Brian Volner of C1 Bank
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA Sixth Annual Golf Tournament

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance held its sixth annual golf tournament -the Ranch Scramble - Friday, April 25 at Waterlefe Golf & River Club. The event featured golf, a lunch buffet and a raffle.

  • East County
  • News
At 8 p.m., Saturday, April 26, Moonlight Movie will feature a free showing of "Frozen" at Greenbrook Adventure Park.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 25, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Moonlight Movie

The Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. will feature "Frozen" for its Moonlight Movie, at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 26, at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Heather Kasten (right) is currently the vice president of membership at the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 25, 2014
Alliance selects executive director

Heather Kasten will be the executive director of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.

  • East County
  • News
Sierra Schappacher reacts after Lakewood Ranch defeated Countryside 2-0 in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals April 24.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinal softball: Lakewood Ranch vs. Countryside

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Countryside 2-0 in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals April 24. Junior Amanda Rak tossed a complete game shutout, finishing with a season-high 12 strikeouts. Freshman Kaylee Misiti went 3-for-3 with a double, a RBI and a run scored. The Lady Mustangs will travel to East Lake for the regional semifinals April 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch freshman Sophia Falco set a new personal record in the 100-meter dash, crossing the finish line in 11.97 seconds to finish second.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 3A-3 and 4A-2 track and field meets

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota High boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 3A-Region 3 meet April 23, at Tampa Leto High. Lakewood scored 77 points to win the girls team title while Sarasota won the boys title with 40 points. Riverview competed in the Class 4A-Region 3 meet the same day.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Boyer became CFO of the district in April 2012.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 24, 2014
School district CFO resigns

Michael Boyer, chief financial officer for the Manatee County School District, has resigned from his position, effective June 27.

  • East County
  • News
Hyejung Clendenon and Shannon Jager show their support for All Children’s Hospital.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ACH Fashion Show Luncheon

Volunteers and supporters of the All Children's Hospital (ACH) Guild Sarasota-Manatee came together for the group's annual Fashion Show Luncheon, April 23, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The butterfly on Chiana Webber’s carnation munches on the sugar-covered carnation before flying away.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All God's Children Preschool butterfly release day

A frenzy of children, who sported pipe cleaner antennae on their heads and paper wings on their backs, filled the playground of All God's Children Preschool April 23. The 11 students in Carol Beatty's VPK class said goodbye to their new friends - the butterflies they have had in their classroom and for which they have cared since the insects were caterpillars - during butterfly release day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2014
ODA's season ends in playoffs

The Out-of-Door Academy girls lacrosse team saw its season come to an end with a 13-10 loss to Tampa Catholic in the opening round of the playoffs April 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Crepes Suzette was invented in 1894 and has been prepared tableside at Roessler's Restaurant since it opened.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Roessler's Restaurant

This week we went in the kitchen at Roessler's Restaurant with chef and owner Klaus Roessler while he prepares Crepes Suzette, which has been served tableside since the eatery opened.

  • Siesta Key
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