Jury convicts Tim Brooks of murder
December 5, 2009
The former Lakewood Ranch High School quarterback faces a mandatory life sentence in the shooting death of William White Jr.
Freedom holds holiday bazaar
December 5, 2009
Families gathered at Freedom Elementary School from 4-7 p.m., Dec. 5 for the school’s holiday bazaar event. Festivities included pictures with Santa, arts and crafts, games and more.
Bashaw families capture holiday spirit
December 5, 2009
The cold, rainy weather did not keep families from Bashaw Elementary from turning out for the school's Annual Holiday Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 5.
Theater students speak for community
December 5, 2009
Local theater students lent a voice to their community during performances in the Lend Us Your Voice student documentary theater festival Dec. 3-5.
Rain cancels Music on Main
December 4, 2009
Because of inclement weather, tonight's Music on Main concert is canceled.
New hotel opens in East County
December 4, 2009
Benderson Development and Buffalo Lodging Associates opened the new Hampton Inns & Suites off University Parkway.
Local Realtor earns international award
December 4, 2009
Michelle Crabtree was given the Toastmasters International Competent Leader award.
Buchanan holds fundraiser in East County
December 4, 2009
A fundraiser for Congressman Vern Buchanan will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m., tonight, in Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park.
Windsor celebrates Holidays Around the World
December 3, 2009
More than 200 residents, family and friends of the Windsor of Lakewood Ranch rang in the holiday season during the facility's annual Around the World Holiday Gala Dec. 3. Guests enjoyed dinner, featuring a menu of Japanese, Italian, Mexican and American dishes, musical entertainment and dancing, a silent auction and more.
Commission denies cell tower application
December 3, 2009
In a 6-1 vote Dec. 3, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners denied Vertex Development's request to construct a 150-foot telecommunications tower on the River Club Golf Course property.
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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."
