YOUR NEIGHBOR: Jeanette Wirz
May 15, 2013
Jeanette Wirz has found comfort in fishing since she began catching fish with just a hand line and a roll of string — no pole — as the sun rose after overnight shifts at nursing school.
Business Briefs
May 15, 2013
Intercoastal Medical Group to open new office; RE/MAX makes global push, hires global leader
May 14: Daily Headlines Video
May 14, 2013
Top Stories: City of Sarasota runoff election ends tonight; Community workshop for Sports Page relocation; Pension plans top workshop agenda; IDA to adopt core values
Manatee commissioners discuss growth options
May 14, 2013
Manatee County commissioners and Planning Commission members today met jointly to discuss growth plans for the county.
Lakewood Ranch IDA to adopt core values
May 14, 2013
The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board supports core values concept.
May 13: Daily Headlines Video
May 13, 2013
Top Stories: The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce announces it's 2013 Small Business Awards; Town prepares for beach bids again; Longboat police seek bracelet's owner
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Prom
May 12, 2013
Students at Braden River High School enjoyed prom Saturday night.
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE PTO Night in Havanah
May 12, 2013
Braden River Elementary School held its annual Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) fundraiser at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing May 10. Themed, Night in Havanah, the event featured Cuban food, music, dancing and a silent auction.
PHOTO GALLERY: All in For ALS
May 12, 2013
A Life Story Foundation, an organization created by Kevin Swan to fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), held the All in For ALS Casino Night at The Lake Club May 10. Festivities included elegant food, a live band, wine and gambling.
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Art & Music Festival
May 11, 2013
Children at Bashaw Elementary School and their families celebrated the Mexican culture with art, music, dancing and other festivities May 10, during the school's annual Art & Music Festival.
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18 Chef's Cooking For Kids
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - 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
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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.
