East County 'makes strides' against breast cancer
October 24, 2009
More than 4,500 people gathered at the Sarasota Polo grounds Saturday morning for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.
ODA celebrates 2009 Homecoming
October 23, 2009
Out-of-Door Academy students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni celebrated the school's Homecoming with a picnic before the Homecoming game Oct. 23 at Twin Lakes Park. The Thunder community showed its blue and white spirit as the home team defeated Bradenton Christian 17-7.
YMCA brews up fall fun
October 23, 2009
Families gathered at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Oct. 23 for the branch's annual fall festival.
Ranch women kicks off shopping season
October 21, 2009
The Lakewood Ranch Women's Club kicked off the holiday shopping season with its Annual Bazaar at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Oct. 21. Thirteen vendors were on hand to get the holiday season started.
With gnashing of terrible teeth, 'Wild Things' invade
October 20, 2009
Little Bookworms celebrated the premiere of the "Where the Wild Things Are" movie with a Wild Rumpus event Oct. 17. After reading the the classic book, kids decorated noise-makers for a Wild Rumpus parade to the fountain on Main Street.
Pumpkin festival in full swing
October 17, 2009
Families flocked to Hunsader Farms Oct. 17 for the annual Pumpkin Festival, which also runs Oct. 18 and Oct. 24-25.
New stable hosts open house
October 17, 2009
Horse lovers gathered at Clermark Equestrian, a new show riding stable, from 3-6 p.m., Oct. 17 for the facility’s open house.
Mustangs rally for arts programs
October 17, 2009
The bus loop at Lakewood Ranch High School turned into a carnival extraordinaire during the Mustang Mania event from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Oct. 17. The event, which serves as a fundraiser for the school’s marching band and other fine arts programs, is also open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 18.
9th annual Empty Bowls Luncheon
October 16, 2009
A few early afternoon thunderstorms didn't deter dozens of East County residents from flocking to Main Street in Lakewood Ranch today for the 9th annual Empty Bowls Luncheon. During the event, guests were able to purchase ceramic bowls and enjoyed samples of homemade soups from local restaurants, including Gio, the BeachHouse and the Polo Grill and Bar, among numerous others. All proceeds from the event benefit the Food Bank of Manatee.
Olympic rower speaks to Business Alliance
October 14, 2009
Olympic rowing gold medalist Jason Read and Benderson Development Project Manager Paul Blackketter shared their vision for and the potential economic impact of a rowing facility at Nathan Benderson Park with members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance during a special "Breakfast of Champions" program Wednesday morning.
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20 Braden River Soccer Club Pre-Tryout Camp
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - May
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
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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.
