TOP STORY, APRIL: Hostage shares story
December 27, 2009
Keith Stansell will signed copies of 'Out of Captivity: Surviving 1,967 Days in the Colombian Jungle,' at Lakewood Ranch Booksellers.
TOP STORY, MARCH: BRHS coach dies
December 26, 2009
Defensive line coach Doug Garrity died after a single-vehicle accident March 21.
TOP STORY, FEBRUARY: Springing into Action
December 25, 2009
Johan Kriek, Gregory Cilek and Tim Morris are the masterminds behind Springbok Sports Club and Academy.
Sharing the Spirit
December 24, 2009
This Christmas Eve marks Christian Retreat Pastor Phil Derstine's 25th year leading carolers on a tour of local bars.
TOP STORY, JANUARY: Clinging to a Dream
December 24, 2009
DVA Arena owner Sal Diaz-Verson submits reorganization plan and looks toward the future of his stalled arena project.
Law firm adds new team member
December 23, 2009
Najmy Thompson P.L. recently hired Elizabeth C. Pennewill as an associate.
County offices to close for holidays
December 23, 2009
Manatee County government offices will be closed Dec. 24-25 and on Jan. 1.
Lakewood CDDs start 2011 budget discussions
December 23, 2009
Ranch officials hope to have the 2011 budget nearly finalized by June to avoid confusion.
Ave Maria assists students with special needs
December 23, 2009
Parents wishing to use the McKay Scholarship to have their child with learning disabilities start at Ave Maria in January must complete paperwork by Jan. 3.
Shape Your Booty: Mission accomplished
December 23, 2009
Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident Maria Smith met her weight loss goals, dropping 4.5% body fat in the last six weeks.
- 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."
