E A ST COUNTY
Observer Lakewood Ranch’s weekly newspaper since 1998
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
Celebrate grandparents
SEE PAGE 22
•
FREE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
VOLUME 19, NO. 44
New fire station in works Engineering and design of Station 7 may start within a year. SEE PAGE 3
YOUR TOWN
Berkley Mason
Dogged at homecoming Lakewood Ranch High School freshman Ayden Delk would do anything for his freshman football team. Apparently, all it took was a simple request, and Delk got the job done — even if it meant stuffing his face with eight hot dogs Sept. 22 during a pre-football game hot dog eating contest in front of dozens of his peers. “I feel sick,” Delk said. “I didn’t prepare for this at all. I hate hot dogs, but I did it because my team asked me to.”
Pam Eubanks
Matteo Saviano, of Greenbrook, blows bubbles after dinner at Greenbrook Adventure Park.
IRMA INSPIRATION Neighbors relieve stress and reconnect with impromptu potluck. SEE PAGE 19
Oars ready
Courtesy photo
Jake Twargoski
Sudsy fundraiser Pinnacle Academy Student Government President Ethan Behm and Vice President Jake Twargoski aren’t afraid to get soapy for a cause. On Sept. 22, Student Government held a faculty-only car wash to raise money to help families in Immokalee who were affected by Hurricane Irma. Students hit their goal of raising $500 during the three-hour event.
Berkley Mason
Various water demonstrations took place during the 2017 World Rowing Championships opening ceremony Sept. 23.
World Rowing Championships shines spotlight on local park. SEE PAGE 8
A+E
Critic picks 2017-2018. INSIDE