East County women run Marine Corps Marathon
November 4, 2009
Julia DeCastro and Leslie Swart both share a love for long-distance running.
Business Observer 11.05.09
November 4, 2009
Greenbrook residents Katy and Mark Walker launched recently a new Christian social networking site, iibloom.com.
Manatee receives $2.4 million for energy efficiencies
November 3, 2009
The Manatee Board of County Commissioners today accepted $2.4 million in federal stimulus funds as part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.
Manatee district schedules H1N1 vaccinations
November 3, 2009
Three East County elementary schools are among the first seven in Manatee County that will receive the H1N1 flu immunizations.
Manatee seeks children's advisers
November 3, 2009
Manatee County has two openings for a citizens advisory committee that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on children's issues.
Ranch band crowned champions
November 3, 2009
The Lakewood Ranch High School Marching Band took top honors Oct. 31 at the Music on the Move competition at North Port High School.
Manatee bank to receive $15M in new capital
November 2, 2009
An investor group led by Marcelo Lima and Trevor Burgess has received regulatory approval from the Federal Reserve Board to invest $15 million, along with a number of existing shareholders and community members, in new equity capital in Community Bank of Manatee.
Manatee drug sting nets 33 arrests
November 2, 2009
During August, September and October, detectives conducted multiple undercover drug purchases from individuals throughout Manatee County.
LECOM president receives award
November 2, 2009
Dr. John M. Ferretti, president and CEO of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, received the 2009 Distinguished Citizen Award from the French Creek Council, Boy Scouts of America.
U.S. House approves Chinese drywall relief
November 2, 2009
The Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009, introduced by Reps. Vern Buchanan and Glenn Nye, authorizes the Small Business Administration to loan money to homeowners for the repair or replacement of toxic drywall.
- 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."
