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One of Eva Rey’s favorite pastimes is reading. At The Villages, she loved visiting Barnes & Nobles to browse books and other literature. “That’s a perfect day for me,” she said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2011
Eva Rey becomes new executive director of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall

Eva Rey started Aug. 1 as the executive director of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
The East County Observer and Bogey’s Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 1, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Laura Otaiza

Braden River senior Laura Otaiza finished second in the 183-pound weight class of the District 8 State Qualifying Weightlifting Meet Jan. 25, at Port Charlotte High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Entertainment options

People were asked what entertainment venue they'd like to see in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Although only one person spoke in support of the proposal during 50 minutes of public comment, a proposed gallery at 1400 Main St. was denied by a narrow 3-2 vote.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 7, 2013
City Commission nixes Main Street gallery

Dozens of people showed up to Monday's City Commission meeting in opposition to a two-story gallery proposed for a restaurant at 1400 Main St.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 14, 2009
Siesta Key home sells for $715,000

A home in Siesta Revised tops all real-estate transactions for the week of Sept. 17 to Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
East Manatee Bulldogs Press Secretary Valerie Miklavic and President Kendall Brown are eager to get their new building up and running.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 16, 2011
Planners recommend new home for Bulldogs

An advisory board to the Manatee County Commission has recommended approval of improvements to Lakewood Ranch Park, including a facility for the East Manatee Bulldogs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 9, 2009
Young professional launches fencing club

Sarasota resident Rich Georgia is 'on guard' to help his students also develop a lifelong passion for fencing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harriet Sokmensuer This home, located at 7342 Captain Kidd Ave., has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,184 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $3,465,000 in 2005.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 30, 2014
Home in Buccaneer Bay sells for $1.71 million

A home in Buccaneer Bay tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
John Sabin, 45, was charged with aggravated battery for beating John Lee in the parking lot at Braden River Elementary School.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Michael Eng |
  • August 25, 2011
UPDATE: Arrest made in road-rage attack

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested John Sabin in connection with attacking John D. Lee, in the parking lot of Braden River Elementary School around 7:20 a.m. Aug. 25.

  • East County
  • News
Parking meters were first installed in Sarasota in 1942 and removed that May. They were installed in 1946 and removed in 1967.
  • By Rodger Skidmore |
  • August 25, 2011
My View: Creative parking meter options

It seems city commissioners have forgotten what they have done in the past. And yes, I do consider that the commissioners of 1942, 1946 and 2011 are the same people.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This Greenbrook Village home, which has six bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,039 square feet of living area, sold for $615,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 25, 2012
Greenbrook homes top weekly real estate sales

Two homes in Greenbrook Village top all transactions in this week's real estate. Jeffrey and Sara Hirter sold their home at 15121 Sundial Place to Stuart and Shannon Lipsteuer, Lakewood Ranch, for $615,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Ancient Oak Gun Club’s Ed Fallon demonstrates how to shoot on one of two courses. The courses contain shooting stations separated by 80 yards.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 24, 2013
SPORTING CHANCE: Ed Fallon

Ancient Oak Gun Club, the 24-station sporting clay course, hosts the Roger Hill Memorial Shoot April 28, after a tumultuous approval process. The club will open to the public during the first few weeks of May.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2010
Sarasota temple launches Hebrew classes in Ranch

Starting Sept. 14, Temple Sinai will be offering mid-week Hebrew classes at The-Out-of-Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch for students enrolled in its program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Our view

Crist gets a gift: marijuana

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Amanda Sebastiano This Lake Club home, which has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,354 square feet of living area, sold for $1.35 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 29, 2014
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.35 million

A home in Lake Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • October 24, 2012
Film Theater: 'Let's Twist Again: with the Wanderers'

They're a hopping'' and a boppin' and a doo-woppin' at Florida Studio Theatre's Cabaret again this fall, and I haven't lost that lovin' feeling for four swoony guys in turquoise ties - call them the Wanderers, yeah, the Wanderers, they get around, etc.

  • Arts + Culture
Bill Speaker, an underwriting executive with East County-based FCCI Insurance Group, is helping the company expand nationwide.  Rod Millington.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 6, 2013
Still going: FCCI

The thrust for growth is energized at one of the region's biggest business insurance underwriters, FCCI. The challenge now is fending off the competition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 22, 2011
Community Golf Scores 08.02.11 to 08.18.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gabrielle Palmeri is enjoying her first year on the Mustangs  cheerleading squad.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 22, 2010
Competitive gymnast tumbles into new role

After tearing her ACL and meniscus as a Level 9 gymnast, Gabi Palmeri now is a member of the Lakewood Ranch cheerleading squad.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo. Unit 156 at Grand Bay has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,781 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.25 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 4, 2013
Grand Bay condo sells for $1.25 million

Sand-Ral Inc. sold the Unit 156 condominium at 3060 Grand Bay Blvd. to Costello Family Ltd. Partnership for $1.25 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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