Gullett students frolic into fall
October 23, 2009
Dozens of B.D. Gullett Elementary School students and their families packed into the school's cafeteria Oct. 22 for the school's 2nd annual Fall Frolic. The students dined on pizza, cookies and Dippin' Dots before hitting the dance floor and getting their pictures taken in the pumpkin patch.
New MRI test saves one of Ranch's own
October 23, 2009
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center radiologists discovered breast cancer in one of the hospital's employees while setting up and make adjustments to the new MRI machine.
Sheriff's association to host hazard seminar
October 23, 2009
Manatee County families wishing to learn their community's role in preparing for a major incident should plan to attend an All Hazards Homeland Security Initiative training seminar Oct. 24.
Rainbow artist to 'paint' skies over Lakewood
October 23, 2009
Fred Stern will create a natural rainbow over the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk tomorrow at the Sarasota Polo Club.
Palm-Aire reopens Lakes Course
October 23, 2009
Members of Palm-Aire Country Club celebrated the re-opening of the Lakes Course after it was closed all summer for renovations. The members played a Red, White and Blue Tournament with a Twist, which was followed by an American barbecue and entertainment.
Ranch's Hesselberg named among Great 100 Nurses
October 22, 2009
Dr. Bonnie Hesselberg, SCF Lakewood Ranch provost and dean of nursing at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, was recognized by the SCF District Board of Trustees at an October meeting for being named among Great 100 Nurses by the Florida Nurses Association.
Schools to benefit United Way with exercise campaign
October 21, 2009
The Manatee County School District plans to air a DVD titled "United We Exercise" to district students and employees Oct. 23 to stress the importance of health and to benefit the United Way of Manatee County.
S.R. 64 Mobil station nears completion
October 21, 2009
The Mobil gas station and convenience store at 10508 S.R. 64 E., in Portal Crossing, is expected to be complete by February 2010.
Ranch women kicks off shopping season
October 21, 2009
The Lakewood Ranch Women's Club kicked off the holiday shopping season with its Annual Bazaar at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Oct. 21. Thirteen vendors were on hand to get the holiday season started.
Main Street's newest additions celebrate grand openings
October 21, 2009
Big Olaf Creamery, Good Earth Natural Foods and Katy Rose Oilery will celebrate their grand opening this weekend with special events Oct. 24.
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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."
