May 23: Daily Headlines Video
May 23, 2013
Today's Stories: New roundabouts planned for U.S. 41; Village crosswalk lighting receives green light; Pastry Art owner passes the cup; No laughing matter: Pam McCurdy
Manatee Superintendent keeps parents informed of budget message
May 23, 2013
After announcing the elimination of more than 250 jobs for next year, Manatee County Schools Superintendent Rick Mills directs principals to make the district's financial recovery plan available to parents.
PHOTO GALLERY: Morning Express Networking Social
May 22, 2013
The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance held its Morning Express Networking Social today at State College of Florida Lakewood Ranch.
May 22: Daily Headlines Video
May 22, 2013
Today's Stories: Town manager seeks $300,000 in budget cuts; Half-cent sales tax would cover indigent health care; Surging Tsunami: Jillian Santiago; Teenager composes a promising future
Stoneybrook, CDD settle lawsuit
May 22, 2013
Stoneybrook Investors and the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District ended a longstanding legal battle last week.
Attrition won't cover staff cuts
May 22, 2013
Manatee School Board leaders expect to cut 250 jobs districtwide.
Veteran regains love for country
May 22, 2013
Rick Rogala lost faith in his country as a prisoner of war in North Korea in 1968. Now, he cherishes his country.
Half-cent sales tax would cover indigent health care
May 22, 2013
Manatee County's administrator promises three things in the 2013-14 budget: raises for county employees, non-reduction of services and lower property taxes.
National panel supports county's growth plan
May 22, 2013
A panel from the Urban Land Institute prepared a document that highlights the county's need to focus on the area called 'Southwest County' and to leverage the county’s assets.
News Briefs
May 22, 2013
Rick Scott makes surprise appearance in Lakewood Ranch; Rowing advocates seek more public funding
- May
26 Tribute to Heroes Parade - Main St LWR
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
28 Braden River Soccer Club Try-outs
6:00 pm - May
29 LWRBA May Membership Lunch
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - May
31 May YLA Breakfast "Legendary Leaders"
7:30 am - 9:00 am
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Gullett student wins speech contest
05/22/13
Gullett Elementary School student Hailey Wahlers took home top honors May 11, after placing first in the Tropicana District Speech Contest. -
Girl Scouts give cookies a new cause
05/22/13
Local Daisy Scouts from Troop 180 are helping Feeding Empty Little Tummies feed homeless school children in the area. -
Dancing group to host fundraiser
05/22/13
Members of KC and the Sunshine Dancers, a group of Manatee County dancers ages 8 to 20, will show off their dancing skills in jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance from 7 to 9 p.m. May 28, as the group holds a show titled "Breaking Ground."
