Ranch senior takes top post for FCCLA
August 12, 2009
Jessica Hagood learned she earned one of 10 national officer positions during the organization’s National Leadership Conference, held July 12-16 in Nashville, Tenn.
Teacher returns from ExxonMobil Academy
August 12, 2009
Braden River Elementary School's Sue Curry was one of 200 teachers selected from a pool of 1,600 applications to attend the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy July 19-24.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer celebrates kick-off
August 12, 2009
Donned in all shades of pink, nearly 150 people piled into the Fete Ballroom at the Polo Grill and Bar Aug. 11 for the Making Strides for Breast Cancer kick-off celebration.
Young Life students conquer Sharp Top Cove Camp
August 12, 2009
About 50 East County students headed to Sharp Top Cove Camp in Jasper, Ga., July 25 to Aug. 2 for a summer camp with Young Life. Students enjoyed activities such as rock climbing, repelling, ropes courses, zip lines, hiking and more.
Blood banks need O negative donors
August 12, 2009
O negative is the universal blood type and is transfused into any person needing immediate treatment for traumas and emergencies.
Detectives searching for Ellenton robbers
August 12, 2009
A 14-year-old girl hid on the bathroom and called 911 after she heard the suspect(s) entering her Ellenton home last night.
Manatee sheriff's office gets $25,000 donation
August 11, 2009
The Gold Star Club of Manatee County recently donated $25,000 to the sheriff's office, which will put the money toward its investigative fund to help get more information about the recent rash of homicides and home invasions in the area.
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.
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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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Manatee students capture F1 in Schools championship
06/13/13
Four students recently returned to Manatee County with bragging rights. -
OBITUARY: Randy Hedrick
06/13/13
East County residents are mourning the loss of local businessman and friend, Randy Hedrick, who died suddenly Tuesday, June 4, of a heart attack. -
National Champs: Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team
06/12/13
The Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team won the gold medal June 7-9, at the 2013 USRowing Youth National Championships.
