Art fest creates crowd on Ranch Main
March 20, 2010
East County residents gathered on Lakewood Ranch Main Street March 20 for the 10th annual Art at the Ranch event hosted by ArtCenter Manatee and LWR Communities. The also will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday.
St. Mark hosts international festival
March 20, 2010
Members of St. Mark Orthodox Christian Church welcomed the public today during the St. Mark International Folk Fest. The festival also will run from 1-6 p.m., Sunday.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Commercial success
March 15, 2010
East County residents Judy Baranebee, Janet Beerbower and Linda Soller may be coming to a TV near you. The three were chosen to say a few lines for an upcoming commercial for Jason's deli while dining at the new East County eatery.
Congregation enjoys carnival-style fun
March 13, 2010
Members and friends of Faith Christian Church gathered at the church March 13 for a kids carnival and silent auction. Children and their families enjoyed carnival-style games, bounce houses, hayrides, a silent auction and more. Proceeds from the event benefitted the church's non-profit preschool.
Ponies for Pups
March 13, 2010
More than 200 local residents gathered at the Sarasota Polo Club March 13 for Ponies for Pups. Guests enjoyed a polo demonstration, a pooch parade, a silent auction and a catered lunch by the Polo Grill and Bar, among other activities. Proceeds from the event benefited the Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue.
Palmbrooke residents hold block party
March 13, 2010
Residents in River Club's Palmbrooke neighborhood gathered from 4-8 p.m., March 13 for the fourth annual Palmbrooke Block Party. Festivities included a potluck dinner, games such as corn hole and live music by Paper Airplane.
WEEKEND BEST BET: Ponies for Pups
March 12, 2010
This event for Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue will begin with tailgating at 11:30 a.m., March 13, at Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane.
Horseshoe Cove rallies against cancer
March 10, 2010
Residents of Horseshoe Cove rallied against cancer March 9, raising more than $20,000 for a miniature Relay for Life event.
Kiddie Academy celebrates Dr. Seuss' birthday
March 9, 2010
Kiddie Academy students enjoyed green eggs and ham and other Dr. Seuss treats in celebration of the author's birthday March 2. Students also dressed up as Thing 1 and Thing 2, the Cat in the Hat and more.
Area residents hit the streets for children
March 9, 2010
Dozens of children, teens and adults hit the Lakewood Ranch pavement March 7 for the annual Take Stock in Children of Manatee County 10K Run/Walk and Fun Run. Participants enjoyed coffee, juice and donuts and other entertainment before hitting the streets. Superintendent Tim McGonegal served as the official Race Marshall.
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26 DeSoto Seafood Festival
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Mar
30 Free Orientation for Interested Foster/Adoptive Parents
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Apr
3 16th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Apr
7 April Networking Social - Kaizen Total Wellness
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Family snaps special photo
03/10/10
Tara resident Priscilla Chadwick recently had this special photograph taken depicting five generations of her family. -
Haile dancers compete at states
03/10/10
The Haile Middle School Dance Team showed off their best moves at the Florida Dance Team Director's Association state competition Feb. 27 at Oviedo High School in Oviedo. -
Chabad enjoys African Purim
03/03/10
Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch went on an African safari for its Purim Around the World fest Feb. 28.
