Ranch couple launches leather repair business
September 30, 2009
Gene and Noreen Leone opened a Fibrenew franchise.
Braden River Pirates honor Coach Garrity
September 30, 2009
Prior to the start of Braden River's district opener versus Bayshore Sept. 25, the school's Athletic Booster Club dedicated a memorial tribute in memory of the Pirates' beloved coach.
Rutenberg joins Country Club East
September 29, 2009
Local builder Derek Nelson, a former Arthur Rutenberg Homes Building Company president and second-generation builder, will operate Nelson Homes Inc., an independently owned and operated Arthur Rutenberg Homes franchise.
County announces "MTI Day"
September 29, 2009
The Manatee County School Board, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Bradenton and the City of Palmetto will all honor Manatee Technical Institute this week for winning the SkillsUSA National Championship for six consecutive years.
Girl Scouts CEO retires
September 29, 2009
Sandi Stewart, CEO of Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. has announced her retirement to become effective on February 1, 2010. Stewart has served 23 years with Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Inc.
RANCH HOMECOMING 2009: The Dance
September 28, 2009
Lakewood Ranch High School capped off its Homecoming week with its dance Sept. 26. Themed "Through the Looking Glass: Don't Be Late for a Very Important Date," the dance featured "Alice in Wonderland"-inspired decor.
RANCH HOMECOMING 2009: Dress-up days
September 28, 2009
Lakewood Ranch High School students donned costumes for each day last week as the school celebrated its Homecoming. Dress-up days included a Class Bash Sept. 21, Tacky Tourist Sept. 22, Music Sept. 23 and Rancher or Spirit Day Sept. 24.
RANCH HOMECOMING 2009: The Game
September 28, 2009
Lakewood Ranch High School crowned seniors Tre Flagg and Bridget Komaroski the 2009 Homecoming King and Queen during its Homecoming game Sept. 26.
Curious George swings into Lakewood Ranch
September 26, 2009
More than 60 kids flocked to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the Celebrate Curiosity with Curious George event at Little Bookworms Sept. 26. The event featured story time, arts and crafts, a curiosity game and books and bananas galore.
RBC Bank master key machine stolen
September 26, 2009
Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives are searching for the suspect who stole a key machine containing a master list of the keys to all the banks in Florida.
- 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."
