Student trumpeter hits the right notes
September 16, 2009
Braden River High School's Christian Wayman has been moonlighting with the George Carroll Big Band.
Former football coach may face charges
September 16, 2009
Florida Highway Patrol investigators found enough evidence to charge former Braden River coach Josh Hunter with DUI manslaughter. The case is now at the State Attorney's Office for review.
Flood Zone
September 16, 2009
Last weekend, some areas of Manatee County were drenched with more than eight inches of rain over a two-day period.
Manatee shaves budget by $33M
September 16, 2009
The county also has adopted a long-term planning strategy to help prepare for more cuts in years to come.
Stoneybrook residents remember 9/11
September 15, 2009
Residents of Stoneybrook remembered the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a special ceremony at the Stoneybrook Recreation Center. The event also served as a time for Stoneybrook couples to celebrate their anniversaries.
Burglars hit cars in Braden Woods
September 15, 2009
Items were stolen from three vehicles in the East County community between Sept. 11-14.
Thieves steal copper wire from power substation
September 15, 2009
More than 2,500 Peace River Electric customers were without power after the company discovered unknown suspect(s) had stolen about 100 feet of copper ground wire from its Myakka substation.
Manatee schools install new technology
September 15, 2009
The technology, which features more than 100 miles of underground conduit and fiber-optic cables, allows teachers to see and interact with students at other schools via video.
Galvano to speak at LECOM
September 15, 2009
State Rep. Bill Galvano will be the keynote speaker for the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine — Bradenton's Constitution Day ceremonies at 10 a.m., Sept. 17, at the campus, 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Getman won't seek reelection
September 15, 2009
The 65-year-old at-large commissioner said he plans to build his at-home travel agency, which specializes in cruise vacations.
- 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.
