Siblings shoulder burden for area families
August 12, 2009
Stephanie Covey and her brother, James, lead Backpack Club Inc., a non-profit that assists Freedom kids.
FDOT preps for S.R. 64 lane shift
August 12, 2009
Work on the East County thoroughfare is progressing as planned. The Florida Department of Transportation expects the project will be finished by March of 2010.
La Tosca gets new owner, name
August 12, 2009
The Lakewood Ranch Italian eatery will reopen as Pino's Pizza Pasta & Wine Bar in mid-September.
Ranch senior takes top post for FCCLA
August 12, 2009
Jessica Hagood learned she earned one of 10 national officer positions during the organization’s National Leadership Conference, held July 12-16 in Nashville, Tenn.
Teacher returns from ExxonMobil Academy
August 12, 2009
Braden River Elementary School's Sue Curry was one of 200 teachers selected from a pool of 1,600 applications to attend the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy July 19-24.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer celebrates kick-off
August 12, 2009
Donned in all shades of pink, nearly 150 people piled into the Fete Ballroom at the Polo Grill and Bar Aug. 11 for the Making Strides for Breast Cancer kick-off celebration.
Young Life students conquer Sharp Top Cove Camp
August 12, 2009
About 50 East County students headed to Sharp Top Cove Camp in Jasper, Ga., July 25 to Aug. 2 for a summer camp with Young Life. Students enjoyed activities such as rock climbing, repelling, ropes courses, zip lines, hiking and more.
Blood banks need O negative donors
August 12, 2009
O negative is the universal blood type and is transfused into any person needing immediate treatment for traumas and emergencies.
Detectives searching for Ellenton robbers
August 12, 2009
A 14-year-old girl hid on the bathroom and called 911 after she heard the suspect(s) entering her Ellenton home last night.
Manatee sheriff's office gets $25,000 donation
August 11, 2009
The Gold Star Club of Manatee County recently donated $25,000 to the sheriff's office, which will put the money toward its investigative fund to help get more information about the recent rash of homicides and home invasions in the area.
- 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 - May
29 LWRBA May Membership Lunch
11:30 am - 1:00 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.
