Tabernacle portrays birth of Christ
December 22, 2009
The Tabernacle church held performances of its annual Living Nativity show last week. Nightly performances, which concluded Dec. 20, drew hundreds of East County residents.
A Beautiful Sight
December 22, 2009
The Diane Partington Studio of Classical Ballet performed its annual production of "The Nutcracker" Dec. 19-20 at the Sarasota Opera House. The production featured several East County dancers, including Mill Creek's Ally Rahn as Clara. The performance, a Christmas tradition for the studio, featured students as well as guest dancers.
Students bite into math lesson
December 21, 2009
Third-graders in Amy Holland's class learned about measurement by making cookies.
Homebuilder shows economy on rise
December 21, 2009
Neal Communities has hired eight new employees in the last quarter of 2009.
Man arrested in drug-related robbery
December 21, 2009
Sheriff's deputies arrested Alexander Drecos, 21, on Dec. 18 for pulling a gun on two minors and behaving aggressively toward authorities.
Health Matters — East County
December 21, 2009
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Generations unite for holiday celebration
December 18, 2009
Residents at the Woodlands Village retirement home have been partnering with first grade classes at Oneco Elementary School since the start of school.
Tabernacle brings Christmas to life
December 18, 2009
The East County church will hold its annual Living Nativity show through Dec. 20.
SMR official showcases photography
December 18, 2009
SMR Farms President Mac Carraway will have his photographic works on display at the Manatee County Agricultural Museum through Jan. 8.
Ranch celebrates Festival of Lights
December 17, 2009
East County residents gathered on Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the sixth annual grand Hanukkah celebration hosted by the Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch Thursday. Festivities included live music, face painting, concessions, a Dreidel House and a grand Menorah lighting ceremony, among others.
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22 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance May Morning Express Networking Social - SCF "How SCF Supports Local Business"
7:30 am - 9:00 am - 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
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Ranch rallies against cancer
05/15/13
East County residents will rally to fight cancer Saturday, May 18, as the American Cancer Society hosts its annual Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life event at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. -
Barista pours on fun for daughters
05/15/13
State Road 70 Starbucks barista and East County resident Cyndee Vanderford showed her daughters the world of lattes and mochas for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day April 25. -
Troop plants Freedom's courtyard
05/15/13
Girls in Girl Scouts Junior Troop 181, at Freedom Elementary School, recently earned their Bronze Award by researching and planting the back of the school’s courtyard.
