EAST COUNTY
Tasteful return.
Observer
Lakewood Ranch’s weekly newspaper since 1998
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YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
FREE • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2021
VOLUME 24, NO. 1
Did the Ranch miss the bus?
YOUR TOWN
MCAT, which last served Lakewood Ranch in 2016, is considering on-demand service in the near future. SEE PAGE 3
Scott Lockwood
Man’s best passenger
The longest run Meadows woman is the Iron Horse of the New York City Marathon. SEE PAGE 8
Tara resident Marshall Lewis decided to enjoy the morning of Nov. 3 with a long bicycle ride. But when he got to the Lakewood Ranch Town Hall building, it was time to give his “passenger” a break. Lewis’ passenger was a 4-year-old Scottish terrier named Sadie, who was riding along comfortably in a shaded cart hitched to the back of Lewis’ bike. Lewis said he first began carting his dog Shelby, another Scottish terrier, and has kept it alive with Sadie. “We do this at least two times a week,” Lewis said while Sadie cooled off with a roll in the grass under the trees. “We love to ride these neighborhoods. Between Sadie and Shelby, we have logged over 2,000 miles. These are very nice areas to ride in, and Sadie loves it. She jumps in eagerly every time.” Less than a minute later, Sadie drank some water from a bottle and jumped back in her cart, ready to hit the road again.
Jay Heater
Connie Lyke-Brown has run 42 consecutive New York City marathons, the longest streak on record for a female runner.
‘Casual’ Remy’s comes to Main
A+E Liz Ramos
After-hours recess
Former Michigan restaurant owners bring comfort food, with a twist, to Lakewood Ranch. SEE PAGE 2
Jay Heater
Larry and Barbara Remington say they hope to open Remy’s on Main on Dec. 15.
The sweetest holiday recipes. INSIDE
Lily Bertrand’s favorite part of the school day at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School is recess. Bertrand, a fifth grader, along with her brother, Hunter, who is a fourth grader, had extra recess Nov. 12 when they attended McNeal’s Recess After Dark. “I’m excited to play with my friends and play the games,” Lily said. The siblings put glow sticks on and joined their classmates, who were playing games including ring toss and Twister. The night also included food trucks, a dance party and playground activities.