PHOTO GALLERY: Hairspray
March 22, 2013
Students at The Out-of-Door Academy are performing the Broadway musical " Hairspray" this weekend. The last performance is 7 p.m. March 23.
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Bingo
March 22, 2013
A cafeteria full of mothers and sons itched in their seats to shout "Bingo" March 22, during Braden River Elementary School’s Mother/Son Bingo Night.
Leno delivers award to Gold Coast Eagle Distributing
March 20, 2013
Longboat Key resident John Saputo's Gold Coast Eagle Distributing was among 15 out of 675 distributors to receive the award.
Nolan Middle embarks on new BYOD program
March 20, 2013
As eighth-grade student Javaire Perry sits in Carrie Rainwater’s science class, he pulls out his iPod and begins navigating the screen.
Your Neighbor: John Grey
March 20, 2013
It didn't take much for John Grey to become a carver. In 1999, he drove past a sign highlighting the World Carving Headquarters in Parkersburg, W.Va. Grey exited the roadway, bought $850 worth of tools, and the 73-year-old retired State Farm worker has been carving ever since.
Weather Photo: RISING TO THE OCCASION
March 20, 2013
Diane Bartoszek of Myakka City submitted this photo of the sunrise prior to the Take Stock in Children 5K race March 3, near Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
PHOTO GALLERY: Art at the Ranch
March 16, 2013
Art enthusiasts flocked March 16 to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the annual Art at the Ranch event. The festival continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17.
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids Day at the Farmers Market
March 16, 2013
Families gathered at San Marco Plaza's weekly Farmers Market March 15, as it hosted a special Kids Day event.
Weekend Best Bet: Irish Celtic Festival
March 15, 2013
Organizers have been hard at work, eager to bring the luck of the Irish to the East County this weekend.
Local firefighter finalist in weight-loss contest
March 13, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Business owner and East Manatee Rescue fireman Joe Griffith has dropped 50 pounds in 90 days.
- 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 - 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."
