PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Graduation
May 30, 2013
Braden River High School bid farewell to its senior class during a graduation ceremony Wednesday, May 29, at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
May 30: Daily Headlines Video
May 30, 2013
Today's Stories: Rising pensions costs contribute to Sarasota City deficit; Willowbrook residents sued for defamation; Colony Beach & Tennis Resort featured in 'The Lucky 6'; Iwo Jima veteran envisions a new monument; Pine View students unofficially break Guinness World Record
Manatee County administrator to unveil 2014 budget today
May 30, 2013
Ed Hunzeker's $517 million budget, set to be presented to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners at a workshop this afternoon, features lower property tax rates.
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Hot Topics Luncheon
May 29, 2013
Manatee County leaders took questions about two referendums coming up for public vote June 18 at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Hot Topics Panel Luncheon. Ed Hunzeker, Manatee County administrator; Kevin DiLallo, CEO of Manatee Memorial Hospital; and Sharon Hillstrom, president and CEO of the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation, informed the audience at the Fete Ballroom at Polo Grill, May 29, about how the half-cent sales tax referendum and Economic Development Ad valorem Tax Exemption (EDATE) referendum will affect them.
May 29: Daily Headlines Video
May 29, 2013
Today's Stories: Hilton eyes October as project start date; Family Trade: Kibler Ranch; Manatee Schools' parents petition teacher cuts; New P.F. Chang's construction wrapping up
Willowbrook residents sued for defamation
May 29, 2013
DueAll Construction, a contractor that is repairing damaged homes in Willowbrook, an East County condominium community, alleges two homeowners published defamatory statements about the company.
Manatee Schools' parents petition teacher cuts
May 29, 2013
More than 1,300 parents of Manatee County Schools' children have signed a petition against the district’s decision to eliminate 182 teaching positions for next year.
Family Trade: Kibler Ranch
May 29, 2013
The 1,009-acre Kibler Ranch site will be sold June 6, for the first time in about 100 years.
Hospital seeks new CEO
May 29, 2013
Jim Wilson no longer is serving as Lakewood Ranch Medical's CEO.
Creative Healing: Paula Kozak
May 29, 2013
Cancer patient Paula Kozak, an Out-of-Door Academy art teacher, led a project for her students to create art to benefit local cancer patients.
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19 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance June Executive Briefing - "Creating a Social Media policy at your place of business"
7:30 am - 9:00 am - Jun
20 Welcome Club of Sarasota/Manatee Luncheon
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Jun
28 Regatta Pointe Marina River Regatta 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Jul
10 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance June Networking Social
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Manatee students capture F1 in Schools championship
06/13/13
Four students recently returned to Manatee County with bragging rights. -
OBITUARY: Randy Hedrick
06/13/13
East County residents are mourning the loss of local businessman and friend, Randy Hedrick, who died suddenly Tuesday, June 4, of a heart attack. -
National Champs: Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team
06/12/13
The Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team won the gold medal June 7-9, at the 2013 USRowing Youth National Championships.
