Manatee County adopts new cell tower ordinance
March 3, 2010
Residents of Palm-Aire, in particular, are hopeful the changes will keep a cell tower out of their neighborhood.
County to modify Ranch intersection
March 2, 2010
Manatee County will make some modifications at the intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and State Road 70 to help correct a concern raised by Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 supervisors at the last supervisors meeting.
Superintendent urges parent involvement in school budget
March 1, 2010
Tim McGonegal anticipates another $6 to $15 million in cuts for the 2010-11 school year.
Deputies searching for bank robbery suspects
March 1, 2010
According to Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports, at about 10:30 a.m. this morning, two suspects entered the BB&T Bank at 5375 University Parkway. Witnesses said the suspects were armed with handguns. They jumped over the counter, pointed the guns at employees and demanded money.
Ranch tourney lures local youth
February 28, 2010
Dozens of East County children cast their lines for the Fourth Annual Youth Fishing Tournament Sunday at Summerfield Lake in Lakewood Ranch. The event, hosted by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club, included two hours of fishing, a picnic lunch and an awards ceremony. Prizes were awarded to the top fishermen in each of three age categories.
Partners promenade for Family Promise
February 27, 2010
East County residents Kurt and Lichi Fowler hosted an old-fashioned square dance Feb. 27 at their home as a fundraiser for Family Promise of Manatee County. The event featured food, fires, fellowship and, of course, plenty of dancing.
Little Bookworms turns 5
February 27, 2010
Little Bookworms celebrated its fifth anniversary with a birthday bash Feb. 27. Eager readers flooded the Lakewood Ranch shop and enjoyed a variety of activities, including magic, storytime, arts and crafts, and, of course, birthday cake.
Freedom dads, daughters share special night
February 26, 2010
More than 100 families hit the dance floor for Freedom Elementary School's annual Father/Daughter Dance Feb. 26 at the school. Dads and grandfathers boogied to a variety of tunes while colorful lighting and refreshments completed the atmosphere.
Sheriff's office launches 'Click It or Ticket' campaign
February 26, 2010
Enforcement of seat belt laws will be targeted from March 1-15.
Free spay/neuter clinic comes to East County
February 26, 2010
The Animal Rescue Coalition will offer free spay/neuter services from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 26.
- 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 - May
28 Braden River Soccer Club Try-outs
6:00 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.
