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.
Geckos roasts 28-pound pig
August 11, 2009
Gecko's Grill and Pub chef Gordon Yates spent 14 hours roasting the 28-pound pig to perfection for the restaurant's first pig roast Aug. 10. Guests feasted on pig, corn on the cob, macaroni and cheese and other traditional pig roast delicacies during the event, which lasted from 5-8 p.m.
Philanthropist donates $2 million
August 10, 2009
Lawrence E. Ruf, a retired accountant who died last October, gave $2.1 million to the Manatee Community Foundation.
Kiddie Academy to host VPK Open House
August 10, 2009
Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch will host its VPK Open House from 5-6:30 p.m., Aug. 11, at the East County center, 4225 Concept Court.
St. Barbara completes iconic installation
August 10, 2009
The church has photos of the installation and the finished work on its Web site.
Manatee launches back-to-school phone line
August 10, 2009
Parents of children in Manatee County Public Schools now have a convenient way to get back-to-school information.
Two injured in hit-and-run
August 10, 2009
Two individuals suffered injuries during a hit-and-run accident involving three vehicles on the afternoon of Aug. 9.
SMR gets new development code
August 7, 2009
Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch earned favor from the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Aug. 6 for a proposal to create a new land development code category called mixed-use community.
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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."
