Sun-n-Fun celebrates 50 years
August 17, 2009
The three founding families of Sun-n-Fun celebrated the campground’s 50th anniversary with a special celebration from 6-9 p.m., Aug. 14 at the park.
Driver strikes, kills two pedestrians
August 14, 2009
Two Sarasota men are dead after being struck by an oncoming vehicle in the early morning hours of Aug. 14.
Woodland hosts wellness expo
August 14, 2009
Woodland — The Community Church and the Manatee County School District partnered Aug. 13 for The Wellness Expo 2009. Hundreds gathered at the church to get information about health-related products and services, participate in door prizes and listen to Dr. Nick Yphantides.
Teen shoots brother accidentally
August 14, 2009
A 17-year-old Sabal Harbour boy was disassembling his father's gun when the shooting occurred early this morning.
Justin Matthews staged python capture
August 13, 2009
East County wildlife rehabilitator Justin Matthews admitted to staging a dramatic capture of a 14-foot Burmese python from a Manatee County drain pipe July 25.
Braden River honors jazz legend
August 13, 2009
The Braden River High School Marching Band of Pirates will perform this music of Chick Corea in this year's halftime show, Spanish Fantasy.
Pinnacle recognizes IPG volunteers
August 13, 2009
The Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch celebrated its Integrated Play Groups peer model volunteer program participants with a pizza party today. Thirty-two children donated time this summer to assist Pinnacle's students with autism. Not only does the IPG program help the Pinnacle students, but also it provides sensitivity training for the volunteers as well, said Director Dr. Kirstina Ordetx.
School board honors business partners
August 13, 2009
More than 300 entities partner will Manatee County schools to enrich the educational opportunities of students this year.
Planning commission considers Ranch retail project
August 13, 2009
Board members will consider whether SM Duck Dog 2 LLC should be allowed to build a project that includes a grocery store, a bank, retail stores, offices and a convenience store with gas pumps on a 14.46-acre site at the southwest corner of State Road 64 and Lorraine Road.
Chef signs deal with Paula Deen's literary agent
August 13, 2009
Lakewood Ranch's Jaden Hair will have New York-based agent Janis Donnaud supporting her when she releases her first book in October.
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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."
