Geckos roasts 28-pound pig
August 11, 2009
Gecko's Grill and Pub chef Gordon Yates spent 14 hours roasting the 28-pound pig to perfection for the restaurant's first pig roast Aug. 10. Guests feasted on pig, corn on the cob, macaroni and cheese and other traditional pig roast delicacies during the event, which lasted from 5-8 p.m.
Philanthropist donates $2 million
August 10, 2009
Lawrence E. Ruf, a retired accountant who died last October, gave $2.1 million to the Manatee Community Foundation.
Kiddie Academy to host VPK Open House
August 10, 2009
Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch will host its VPK Open House from 5-6:30 p.m., Aug. 11, at the East County center, 4225 Concept Court.
St. Barbara completes iconic installation
August 10, 2009
The church has photos of the installation and the finished work on its Web site.
Manatee launches back-to-school phone line
August 10, 2009
Parents of children in Manatee County Public Schools now have a convenient way to get back-to-school information.
Two injured in hit-and-run
August 10, 2009
Two individuals suffered injuries during a hit-and-run accident involving three vehicles on the afternoon of Aug. 9.
SMR gets new development code
August 7, 2009
Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch earned favor from the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Aug. 6 for a proposal to create a new land development code category called mixed-use community.
Excel Golf to buy majority of The Concession
August 5, 2009
Excel Golf, a family partnership operated by Bruce Cassidy Sr., announced today a tentative agreement to buy a majority interest in The Concession Golf Club
Cornerstone hosts VBS
August 5, 2009
More than 40 children gathered at Cornerstone of Lakewood Ranch for Vacation Bible School this week. Themed “The King is coming,” the camp included arts and crafts, snacks, song and dance and lessons about creation, salvation and God’s glory, among other topics. Camp ends Aug. 7.
Horses Hang 10
August 5, 2009
Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident Tim Mattox offers horse surfing through his business, Great World Nature Tours, also known as BeachHorses.com.
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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.
