Battle with ALS sparks action
May 8, 2013
Kevin Swan, a 30-year-old former communications director, started A Life Story Foundation to beat a disease he fights every day.
Daughter keeps memories close to her heart
May 8, 2013
The Observer's 'Memories with Mom' contest winner, Helen Glaser, remembers the bravery and generosity of her mother, Maya Nathan.
Partnership rebirths concession
May 8, 2013
Builders soon will break ground on models in the second phase of The Concession.
Mills freezes all school spending
May 8, 2013
Facing a near-zero fund balance, Manatee County School District cannot spend any money through July 1, unless it affects safety and health.
Tribute to Heroes: Allison Levy
May 8, 2013
Allison Levy has spent a 20-year military career mostly managing health care. Now she's on reserve.
News Briefs
May 8, 2013
Two injured in Lakewood Ranch apartment robbery; Goodwill Manasota's new corporate campus approved; Main Street events benefit local charities
May 7: Daily Headlines Video
May 8, 2013
Today's Stories: Sarasota County deputies investigate a death on Tamiami Trail; Two stabbed in robbery attempt at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex; Longboat Key Town Commission chooses new attorney; Commissioners approve North Trail Overlay
Larger than life: Rodeo legend Hub Hubbell
May 8, 2013
Former Braden River Elementary School media specialist Judith Leipold has written two books — one biography and one tall tale — based on the life of local East County rodeo legend Hub Hubbell, who died in 2012.
Business Briefs
May 8, 2013
Nelson Homes is a young company on the rise; RE/MAX Alliance hires new agent; Red Elephant restaurant closes
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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."
