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The Impact Elite sixth-grade basketball team won six straight games to win the Boys USSSA State Championship June 11-12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 15, 2011
Impact Elite wins state championship

The Impact Elite sixth-grade basketball team maintained a perfect 19-0 record heading into the state tournament June 11-12 in Ft. Lauderdale.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 15, 2011
Temps, not calendar, signify summertime

I'm not quite sure who came up with the notion that the first official day of summer is June 21, but clearly they didn't live in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 06.16.11

East County readers respond to news and opinions in previous editions.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Suncoast Storm 98 team defeated its sister team Suncoast 97 4-3 to win the championship of the 14s division.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 15, 2011
Suncoast Storm teams win championships

The Suncoast Storm 98 and 02 teams both won championships during the Suncoast Tournament June 4-5 at Lakewood Ranch Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 15, 2011
Coaches leave East County schools

Four coaches at Lakewood Ranch, The Out-of-Door Academy and Braden River have all resigned over the past six months.

  • East County
  • Sports
Eva Rey takes a book everywhere she goes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Eva Rey

Eva Rey was selected as Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's new executive director. Learn more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • News
"I do believe in leading by example, showing respect and building relationships," Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's new Executive Director Eva Rey said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2011
Lakewood Ranch IDA selects new director

The Villages' Eva Rey will join the Town Hall administrative team - likely in July.

  • East County
  • News
Students in Natasha Sinclair's fifth-grade class were proud of their accomplishment.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2011
Popsicles sweeten lesson at McNeal Elementary

Students in Natasha Sinclair's fifth-grade class developed a business plan and sold popsicles to raise funds for the PTO.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2011
News Briefs 06.16.11

A 2-year-old Myakka City girl drowned in a pond after fishing with family members June 8.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2011
Cops Corner

The two juvenile defendants selected several grocery items and concealed them in plastic Walmart bags.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Supervisors on Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 were able to keep assessments exactly the same.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2011
CDDs approve tentative budgets

Town Hall's Interim Executive Director Steve Zielinski said the budgets were 'prudent' and would meet the needs of each district.

  • East County
  • News
Half-Acre Construction started work last week to extend Braden River Middle School's on-campus drive.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2011
District to change BRMS driveway

A new traffic loop on school property should help eliminate congestion on River Club Boulevard during dismissal times.

  • East County
  • News
This 3,855-square-foot home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and a pool. It sold for $750,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 15, 2011
Lakewood Ranch C.C. home tops weekly sales

Two homes in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch top all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2011
OUR VIEW: Valid straw poll imperative

The two sides in the debate over Lakewood Ranch incorporation do not agree on much. But one thing they have in common is a tit-for-tat dance that is probably confusing the incorporation debate more than anything else.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Michael Fox, Gloria Lipscomb, Zack Hamric, Greta Carlo, Jack Black and Susan Phillips
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: The Republican Club of Longboat Key's summer social

The Republican Club of Longboat Key had their summer social Wednesday, June 15 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ari M. Gordon, Sue Jacobson and Brian Lipton
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: AJC's Lunch & Lecture with Ari M. Gordon

AJC's third annual summer Lunch & Learn Lecture series began Wednesday, June 15 at Michael's on East with guest speaker Ari M. Gordon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Every time the wind blew, soapy bubbles flew through the air.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 15, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sudsy shenanigans

While we didn't catch anyone bathing in the fountain at Selby Five Points Park, there were certainly a lot of bubbles still lingering from last night's soap-pouring mischief.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Some of the over 300 participants leave the starting line in a frenzy during the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 1-Mile Fun Run

Over 300 people participated in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach. There will be 10 1-mile fun runs every Tuesday through the summer. Once four have been completed the participant will receive a free t-shirt.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hannah Rudo, 6, works on painting in her name written out in Greek letters Tuesday, June 14 during the It's All Greek To Me! summer art class at Art Center Sarasota.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: It's All Greek to Me!

Students enjoy learning about art and Greek culture Tuesday, June 14 during the It's All Greek To Me! summer art class at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gavin Meshad will serve as the new St. Armands Business Improvement District director.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 14, 2011
Gavin Meshad appointed to St. Armands BID

Meshad is vice chairman of Gateway Bank and vice president of JWM Management Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Updated emergency contact forms can be dropped off at the Longboat Key Police Station.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 14, 2011
Longboat police seeks emergency contact information

The Longboat Key Police Department needs updated emergency contact information on file for emergency purposes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
All four vehicles burglarized were left unlocked, a Manatee County Sheriff's Office report states.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2011
Vehicles burglarized in Tara

Vehicles in the Teal Trace neighborhood in Tara were burglarized last night.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 14, 2011
Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars finish as tournament runner-up

The Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars finished second in the Nations Baseball State Championships June 3-5 in Clearwater.

  • East County
  • Sports
A dozen or so American flags set up around the base of the sign denoting the Blue Star Memorial Highway flap in the breeze on Flag Day, Tuesday, June 14.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Flags flying

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. Since then, Americans have been celebrating Flag Day each year on June 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Deputy County Administrator Dave Bullock said he foresees no 'significant budget issues' within the next couple of years.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 14, 2011
Sarasota County improves budget forecast

Sarasota County government is projecting that property-tax revenues will begin to rebound after 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River graduate Kristin Terrana is Manatee County's Golden Herald winner for art.
  • By Bill Ferrell
  • June 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Student art show

Students from Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools showcased their artistic talents during the ComCenter Young Artist Exhibition last week.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 14, 2011
Pirate volleyball camp dates announced

Braden River High will host its Pirate Volleyball Camp July 25-27.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 14, 2011
Mustangs finish second in Sunshine State all-sports awards

Lakewood Ranch High scored 610.5 points to finish second overall in Class 4A in the FHSAA Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup all-sports awards.

  • East County
  • Sports
State Sen. Mike Bennett, left, said he looks forward to traveling and fishing following his term in the Florida Senate.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2011
Bennett will not run for U.S. Congress

State Sen. Mike Bennett said in a statement June 13 he will not pursue a bid for Congress.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The entrance of Longbeach Village will be roped off while a ruptured sewer line is removed and replaced.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 13, 2011
Village sewer line ruptures

An underground sewer line near the entrance of Longbeach Village has ruptured and must be replaced.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cal Bonnett, left, and Dennis Hassell, right, presented Jay Anderson of Edgewater Contracters Inc., with the Rookie Small Business award at last year's event.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 13, 2011
Chamber announces new Small Business Awards format

This year's awards ceremony will feature an Academy Award-style presentation at the Players Theatre.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The NOVA Republican Club will meet for the first time at Nokomis Community Center, 234 Nippino Trail, Nokomis.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 13, 2011
South Sarasota County welcomes new Republican club

The NOVA Republican Club hosts its first meeting June 21.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robin and Jeff Weaver, pastors of Lakewood Christian Church, enjoyed watching their son, Nathaniel, perform.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

The Lake Osprey Cabaret transformed into the Pitz Supper Club June 11 as members of Lakewood Christian Church presented their first murder mystery dinner theater fundraiser there.

  • East County
  • News
Zachary Szabo and Chris Heo walked out of Town Hall as graduates.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose graduation

Kindergarten students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center gathered June 11 to celebrate their next step in life as the school hosted a graduation ceremony for students at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Eduardo Anaya, Katie Moulton, Molly Klauber and Adam Schiffman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • June 11, 2011
'A Midsummer Night's Wish'

'A Midsummer Night's Wish'

  • Black Tie
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