Ellenton skaters headed for the Olympics
February 5, 2010
Pairs figure skaters Caydee Denney, Jeremy Barrett, Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig will represent the United States at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Music on Main canceled
February 5, 2010
The event has been canceled because of rain. Tomorrow's Ovation fest is still scheduled.
Buchanan unsuccessfully opposes debt increase
February 5, 2010
The U.S. Congress passed Thursday a measure to raise the national debt limit by another $1.9 trillion.
January home sales strong for Neal
February 5, 2010
Home contracts the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club in January were 25% more than expected for homebuilder Neal Communities.
East County dentist brightens smiles
February 4, 2010
Creekwood Dental will host "Give Kids a Smile Day" from 1-4 p.m., tomorrow, Feb. 5, at its office, 5210 Creekwood Blvd. This event allows students in need from Manatee County's Public Schools to have free access to dental care provided by seven dentists and four hygienists.
Goddard students hop for MDA
February 4, 2010
Preschool students at the Goddard School in Lakewood Ranch spent two minutes hopping around outside during the school's Hop-A-Thon Feb. 3 to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The school raised $2,245, which will help pay for two children to attend MDA's summer camp.
Commission approves setback changes in Cascades
February 4, 2010
The changes will allow the homebuilder to construct larger homes on existing lots if customers desire them.
Patriots plan military memorial
February 3, 2010
Ed's Tavern's John Breiner and veteran Gene Sweeney hope to bring a piece of the World Trade Center to Lakewood Ranch.
Sorting through Ranch's red tape
February 3, 2010
Town Hall is the command center for both the CDDs and the HOAs. But how do the two entities work together?
- 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 - 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."
