May 15: Daily Headlines Video
May 15, 2013
Top Stories: Atwell, Chapman win runoff election; Mar Vista approval attracts opposition; Desoto Speedway welcomes new owners, name; Foodie feasts in Southside Village
Desoto Speedway welcomes new owners, name
May 15, 2013
New owners hope to revive the South’s 'fastest short track.'
Sarasota County to amend 2050 plan
May 15, 2013
Sarasota commissioners voted May 8 to re-open Sarasota's 2050 growth plan, which developers have called 'too stringent.'
Sarasota County readies roadway
May 15, 2013
Sarasota County officially will open the Cattlemen Road extension May 24.
Grace Community opens in the Ranch
May 15, 2013
Grace Community Church has moved from its former Sarasota location to Lakewood Ranch.
Local leaders address area education needs
May 15, 2013
Local leaders shared their visions for education in the area and state during a Lakewood Ranch Kiwanis luncheon.
Tribute to Heroes: Andy Hooker
May 15, 2013
Lakewood Ranch veteran Andy Hooker wears his Vietnam War colors proudly.
New eatery lines up fun
May 15, 2013
Employees of Texas Roadhouse are honing their dancing skills each week, as they prepare for the opening of the new East County eatery, which is slated to open May 27, Memorial Day, at 5710 Ranch Lake Blvd., Bradenton.
News Briefs
May 15, 2013
School Board land sales would bring $2 million; MCAT to host public meetings as it plans its future
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.
- 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.
