Members of the Rotary Club of East Manatee partnered with a Rotary Club in Bangalore, India, for a project to install a water well. Published Feb. 7, 2012.

Braden River Elementary's Josie Kolbe helped raise $3,000, during the Schools Jump Rope for Heart Feb. 2-8. Published Feb. 7, 2012.

Megan Mercier wowed the crowd with her Acro Jazz performance, during Braden River Middle School's Talent Extravaganza Feb. 17. Published Feb. 23, 2012.

Three-year-old Carter Okuhara was among hundreds of Little Leaguers who celebrated Lakewood Ranch Little League's Opening Day Feb. 18. Published Feb. 23, 2012.

The Dietrich family was recognized for its contribution, as The Out-of-Door Academy celebrated the grand opening of the Thunder Baseball Concession Building and Scorer's Booth Feb. 21. Pictured are students T.D. and Alexsa, with their parents, Sandi and Billy, and grandparents, Sandy and Bill. Published March 1, 2012.