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
CDD 6 moves forward with gate concept
May 22, 2013
No plans have been finalized, but Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 6 supervisors are moving forward with conceptual plans to limit traffic at their Balmoral Woods Boulevard entrance.
Your Neighbor: Steve Seto
May 22, 2013
Steve Seto, a man who makes his living by selling barbecue propane tanks made of composite material across North America, could always sell himself as a dancer.
May 21: Daily Headlines Video
May 21, 2013
Top Stories: 182 Manatee teachers lose jobs; Sarasota woman arrested for defrauding employer; Commission approves second phase of bayfront mooring project; Whitney Beach receives award
182 Manatee teachers lose jobs
May 21, 2013
The cuts are part of a plan to save $20.6 million to help the school district replenish depleted reserves.
Manatee County government to close for holiday
May 21, 2013
Manatee County Government offices will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.
- Jun
20 Welcome Club of Sarasota/Manatee Luncheon
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Jun
28 Regatta Pointe Marina River Regatta 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Jul
4 July 4th Fireworks and Seafood All American Buffet at Riverhouse Reef & Grill
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Jul
10 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance June Networking Social
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Our Town: East County kids tackle roadways
06/20/13
Children in the K-Kids and Builders Club at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch have been busy. -
Our Town: Pirates honored for sportsmanship
06/20/13
Braden River High was named the Class 7A overall winner of the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Fred E. Rozelle Sportsmanship Award. -
Our Town: 'Principal' enjoys family time, work
06/20/13
Braden River Elementary School fifth-grader Cassie Lloyd capped out her elementary school days June 5, as Principal for the Day.
