Ranch hospital celebrates five years
September 12, 2009
Despite today's downpour, hundreds of families flocked to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center for the hospital's fifth birthday party. Guests enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs, face-painting, a bounce house and more. All Women's Center babies in attendance gathered at 1 p.m. for a group photo.
Mustangs stun Seminoles in home-opener
September 11, 2009
Despite a flu bug that made its way through the locker room last week, Lakewood Ranch upset rivals Southeast 20-16 Sept. 11.
East County remembers 9/11
September 11, 2009
Firefighters from East Manatee Fire Rescue brought the reality of Sept. 11, 2001 to life during its third annual remembrance ceremony at 9 a.m., Sept. 11 at Manatee Technical Institute’s East Manatee campus.
Tara scoops out fun
September 11, 2009
Children at Tara Elementary School and their families scooped up a helping of fun during an ice cream social from 5-7 p.m., Sept. 10.
Vern Buchanan to conduct Town Hall meeting
September 10, 2009
Congressman Vern Buchanan will host the Sarasota Town Hall informational meeting Friday, Sept. 11, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
Good Earth opening delayed
September 9, 2009
The Lakewood Ranch Main Street's new anchor was scheduled to open last week. Officials say the new opening date is Sept. 21.
Manatee announces gun buyback event
September 9, 2009
Manatee County Commission Chair Dr. Gwen Brown and Manatee School Board member Barbara Harvey will host a community discussion on from 12:30-3:30 p.m., Sept. 19 at Johnson Middle School, 2121 26th Ave. E. Following that meeting, Sheriff Brad Steube will hold a gun buyback event from 4-7 p.m., at Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, 600 301 Blvd. W., Bradenton.
HEALTH MATTERS
September 9, 2009
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center celebrates its fifth anniversary Sept. 12. Read our exclusive coverage in Health Matters here.
Sharing Derek Spring's Story
September 9, 2009
One year ago, Lakewood Ranch mother Janice Spring lost her son because of a prescription drug overdose. Now, she hopes his story will save other teens.
Honor Guard seeks funds for uniforms
September 9, 2009
The Manatee County Honor Guard will help during several Sept. 11 events Friday.
- May
18 Crunch Kidz Homelessness Zumbathon
9:00 am - May
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
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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.
