Firefighters, EMS crews prep pots for showdown
September 2, 2009
East County fire stations and EMS teams will compete in a chili cook off Sept. 12.
NEIGHBOR: David DiMarcantonio
September 2, 2009
David DiMarcantonio and his wife are the owners of Big City Grille.
NBA referee recounts Iraq excursion
September 2, 2009
The Lakewood Ranch resident spent 10 days talking about post-traumatic stress disorder to soldiers in Iraq.
'Last Comic Standing' finalist to take Trinity MCC stage
September 2, 2009
New York-based comedian Michele Balan will perform at the East County church Sept. 12.
Parents question district's decision
September 2, 2009
Superintendent Tim McGonegal removed four students from Lakewood Ranch after they threw acid bombs at several homes.
'New era' dawns at ODA
September 2, 2009
The private school opened its new 25,000-square-foot Art Center Aug. 26. The facility is 800 times the size of ODA’s existing space for arts classes.
Sarasota Scullers host open house
August 31, 2009
Members of the Sarasota Scullers team cast their vision to prospective rowers during the organization’s open house from 9-11 a.m., Aug. 26 at Nathan Benderson Park.
East County families splash away summer
August 31, 2009
East County families splashed away thoughts of summer during the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities’ annual Back to School Splash Bash event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 29 at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. Activities include swimming competitions, water slides, a dunk tank and a barbecue lunch, among others.
Manatee hospitals extinguish smoking
August 28, 2009
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Manatee Memorial Hospital and Blake Medical Center all will become tobacco-free Sept. 1.
Delaney to speak at Bayshore Elementary
August 28, 2009
NBA referee and East County author Bob Delaney will be at Bayshore Elementary School Sept. 1 to welcome the newest members to the school’s Bob Delaney Leadership Academy.
- May
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.
