Two stabbed in robbery attempt at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex
May 7, 2013
A man was followed to his residence in Lost Creek Apartments by two suspects, where he and a neighbor were stabbed.
May 6: Daily Headlines Video
May 6, 2013
Today's Stories: Three men severely injure man on Siesta Key Public Beach; Sarasota police arrest two men for running a marijuana operation; Commission to review Colony issues tonight
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch YMCA Sicilian Dinner
May 5, 2013
YMCA supporters ate food, participated in a silent auction and watched the Kentucky Derby at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA’s Sicilian 2nd Annual Interactive Dinner May 4. Proceeds from the event, held at Polo Bar and Grill’s Fete Ballroom, benefited the Lakewood Ranch YMCA’s Change the Odds scholarship program.
PHOTO GALLERY: Ultimate Derby Party
May 5, 2013
Lifetime horse enthusiasts Tommy and Jaymie Klauber hosted the sixth annual Ultimate Derby Party at their restaurant, Polo Grill and Bar, May 4. Racing fans received complimentary servings of traditional Kentucky Derby food, including hot browns, hand biscuits and grit cakes, while attendees watched the horse race on big screens.
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Music Festival
May 5, 2013
Linger Lodge hosted the Braden River Music Festival and Gumbo Cook-off Saturday, May 4, at its restaurant and campground. The festival featured live bluegrass, Americana and Southern rock concerts and a gumbo cook-off, with festival attendees voting on the best-tasting gumbo.
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls on the Run 5K
May 4, 2013
Nathan Benderson Park played host to a Girls on the Run 5K May 4. Proceeds from the event, sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club, went to Girls on the Run, a program of Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.
Area teams fall in quarterfinals
May 3, 2013
Three local baseball teams saw their seasons come to an end in the regional quarterfinals May 2.
May 3: Daily Headlines Video
May 3, 2013
Top Stories: City Commissioners to discuss sound enforcement Monday; GMD lights modified for turtle season; Tennis Resorts Online names Key club No. 12 resort; Weekend Best Bets
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Corporate Sponsor Showcase
May 3, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members mingled with the organization’s sponsors and learned more about their products and services at the alliance’s Annual Corporate Sponsor Showcase May 1. The event, held at the Polo Grill’s Fete Catering Ballroom, featured expo displays, food and drinks.
Weekend Best Bet: Braden River Music Festival and Gumbo Cook-off
May 3, 2013
Linger Lodge will host the Braden River Music Festival and Gumbo Cook-off Saturday, May 4, at the restaurant and campground, 7205 85th St. Court E., Bradenton.
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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."
