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By Pam McTeer
August 26, 2009

Lakewood to throw end-of-summer bash

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' annual Back to School Splash Bash will feature water slides, a dunk tank, skateboarding and more.

East County
News

By Pam McTeer
August 26, 2009

Neal liaison gives market boost with radio broadcast

Neal Communities' Gail Shane launched her own radio show, "Gail Shane & Friends" July 19 on WTMY 1280 AM Radio.

East County
News

Observer Staff
August 26, 2009

Boxer Bella lost in Lakewood

Bella, a boxer, was lost Aug. 20 off State Road 70 about one mile east of Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 26, 2009

Entrepreneur earns degree

Nicole Clark, owner of Fitness Together in Lakewood Ranch, graduated from A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Health Sciences in Mesa, Ariz., Aug. 8.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 26, 2009

Cops' Corner 08.27.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

East County
Cops Corner

Adam Hughes
August 26, 2009

Greenbrook home tops week's transactions

Deborah Furman sold her home at 14222 Sundial Place to Richard and Jane Greenamoyer, Lakewood Ranch, for $390,000.

East County
Real Estate

Observer Staff
August 26, 2009

Birth Announcements 08.27.09

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy.

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
August 26, 2009

T.G.I.FOOTBALL!

Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and The Out-of-Door Academy will kick off the 2009 season with their annual Preseason Kickoff Classics Aug. 28.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
August 26, 2009

Volleyball teams ride coaching carousel

Lakewood Ranch, Braden River and The Out-of-Door Academy welcome new varsity volleyball coaches.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
August 26, 2009

Athlete of the Week: Justin Greenaway

The Observer spotlights East Manatee Bulldog Justin Greenaway.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
August 26, 2009

Assessments anger Ranch residents

The Lakewood Ranch Community Development District Boards of Supervisors all continued their meetings until Sept. 9.

East County
News

Observer Staff
August 25, 2009

Plans progress for 44th Avenue extension

Designs for the portion of 44th Avenue East closest to East County, which spans from 30th Street East to 45th Street East, have been started. Thirty percent of the plan is due by December 2009.

East County
News

Observer Staff
August 25, 2009

Ranch adds two new builders

Two new homebuilders - Minto Communities and Paradise Homes of Sarasota - will offer models in Lakewood Ranch, LWR Communities LLC announced this afternoon.

East County
News

Jen Blanco
August 25, 2009

Community Golf Scores 08.17.09 to 08.23.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

East County
Sports

Loren Mayo
August 24, 2009

Man on the street: Back to School

On Monday, we asked Southside Elementary and Imagine School parents how they felt about sending off their little ones on the first day of school.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
August 22, 2009

Residents rally for downtown merchants

On Saturday, State Street was filled with Sarasotans who vowed to help more downtown businesses from closing their doors.

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
August 21, 2009

St. Armands roadwork complete

A resurfacing project of side streets on St. Armands Key was completed earlier this week.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Roy
August 21, 2009

Residents fight to keep post office

After it appeared on a list of nationwide post offices at risk for closure, more than two-dozen Southgate residents pleaded today with the U.S. Postal Service to save their branch from closure.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
August 21, 2009

Photo of the day: Rare sighting

Can you guess where on Longboat Key this antique Franklin car was spotted Thursday, Aug. 20? Give us your guesses under reader comments.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Roy
August 21, 2009

Volunteers needed for merchant rally

In response to the impending closure of Sarasota News and Books, at Saturday's rally downtown merchants will ask residents to pledge to spend $50 per month in their three favorite locally-owned stores.

Sarasota
News

By Pam McTeer
August 21, 2009

Constituents pack town hall meeting

More than 1,300 people packed into Braden River High School's auditorium and cafeteria for Congressman Vern Buchanan's town hall on health care yesterday.

East County
News

By Maggie Pahos
August 20, 2009

Man on the street: Street speak

We headed downtown to ask people what they thought of the paid parking program the City Commission approved Aug. 17. What do you think? Leave your comments under reader comments.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Maggie Pahos
August 20, 2009

Photo of the day: Get a load of this

Can you tell us where in Sarasota this photo was taken? Leave your best guesses under reader comments.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 20, 2009

New school year prompts swine flu preparedness

As the new school year approaches, officials from the Manatee County Health Department, Manatee County School District and Manatee County Emergency Management officials have been working to prepare for what health officials may be the next wave of swine flu (H1N1).

East County
News

Observer Staff
August 20, 2009

Manatee preps for swine flu

As the new school year approaches, officials from the Manatee County Health Department, Manatee County School District and Manatee County Emergency Management have been working to prepare for what health officials may be the next wave of swine flu (H1N1).

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
August 20, 2009

We'll remove no palm frond before its time

During an update at its Aug. 17 meeting on the coming roundabout at Five Points, the City Commission debated the placement of royal palm trees there, because their large fronds could block the road when they fall.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 20, 2009

New book teaches children hurricane preparedness

Local children's book author Carmen Navarro-Talavera, who lives at The Oaks, in Osprey, has written a new book, 'The Ant Lucy and the Hurricane.'

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 20, 2009

Young Professionals Group teams up with First Step

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group and First Step of Sarasota, Inc. joined together Saturday, Aug. 8 to 'network for the greater good.'

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 20, 2009

Want to join the Youth Opera?

Placement classes for singers who plan to join the Sarasota Youth Opera will be held Aug. 26 through Aug. 28.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 20, 2009

New project offers opportunity to grow

Easter Seals Southwest Florida will receive a new greenhouse Friday, Aug. 21, with help from General Electric management trainees.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
August 20, 2009

Noise issues prompt new association formation

Struggles with bar patrons in Siesta Key Village spur one district to form a neighborhood association.

Siesta Key
News

Robin Roy
August 20, 2009

Meter plan causes confusion

The City Commission's quick vote on paid parking Monday left many, including Sarasota's parking manager, wondering exactly where it wanted meters installed.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
August 20, 2009

In Brief

Community News and Notes

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
August 20, 2009

Statue ruling questioned

Incendiary Internet postings have caused sailor-statue supporters to charge that the Public Art Committee had already decided 'Unconditional Surrender's' fate before last week's public hearing.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
August 20, 2009

Southgate post office at risk of closure

The U.S. Postal Service is considering closing the Siesta Drive branch. Rep. Vern Buchanan will meet with postal service officials tomorrow to try and save it.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
August 20, 2009

Observer updates

Sarasota
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