'Last Comic Standing' finalist to take Trinity MCC stage
September 2, 2009
New York-based comedian Michele Balan will perform at the East County church Sept. 12.
Parents question district's decision
September 2, 2009
Superintendent Tim McGonegal removed four students from Lakewood Ranch after they threw acid bombs at several homes.
'New era' dawns at ODA
September 2, 2009
The private school opened its new 25,000-square-foot Art Center Aug. 26. The facility is 800 times the size of ODA’s existing space for arts classes.
Sarasota Scullers host open house
August 31, 2009
Members of the Sarasota Scullers team cast their vision to prospective rowers during the organization’s open house from 9-11 a.m., Aug. 26 at Nathan Benderson Park.
East County families splash away summer
August 31, 2009
East County families splashed away thoughts of summer during the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities’ annual Back to School Splash Bash event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 29 at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. Activities include swimming competitions, water slides, a dunk tank and a barbecue lunch, among others.
Manatee hospitals extinguish smoking
August 28, 2009
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Manatee Memorial Hospital and Blake Medical Center all will become tobacco-free Sept. 1.
Delaney to speak at Bayshore Elementary
August 28, 2009
NBA referee and East County author Bob Delaney will be at Bayshore Elementary School Sept. 1 to welcome the newest members to the school’s Bob Delaney Leadership Academy.
Ranch alum selected for Athlon spirit competition
August 27, 2009
The Web-based competition features more than 30 cheerleaders and dancers from throughout the country.
Swiftmud announces modified watering schedule
August 26, 2009
Manatee County officials are asking residents to abide by the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s modified Phase III watering restrictions through Sept. 30.
Let the learning begin!
August 26, 2009
More than 12,000 East County students returned to classrooms, textbooks and teachers Monday for the start of the 2009-2010 school year.
- 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."
