Wildlife rehabilitator regrets hoax
August 19, 2009
East County snake man Justin Matthews last week admitted to staging the capture of a Burmese python.
Buchanan will host town hall Thursday
August 18, 2009
The meeting will be at 4 p.m., Aug. 20, in the auditorium at Braden River High School, 6545 S.R. 70 E. Buchanan will meet with constituents to discuss health care, jobs and the economy.
Marching Mustangs prep for 2009 show
August 18, 2009
Lakewood Ranch High School Marching Band students returned to the band room and black top last week to begin preparing for their 2009 show, "In a Heartbeat."
Camp Flying Eagle unveils new challenge course
August 17, 2009
Local Boy Scout leaders invited the public for a special open house at Camp Flying Eagle from 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 15. The morning’s activities included ribbon-cutting ceremonies for several new amenities as well as demonstrations on the new Harlan Challenge Course, among others.
Man arrested for child porn in undercover sting
August 17, 2009
William J. Zimmerman, of the 1200 block of 51st Avenue East, was arrested Aug. 14 for ordering and accepting four DVDs containing child pornography.
Sun-n-Fun celebrates 50 years
August 17, 2009
The three founding families of Sun-n-Fun celebrated the campground’s 50th anniversary with a special celebration from 6-9 p.m., Aug. 14 at the park.
Driver strikes, kills two pedestrians
August 14, 2009
Two Sarasota men are dead after being struck by an oncoming vehicle in the early morning hours of Aug. 14.
Woodland hosts wellness expo
August 14, 2009
Woodland — The Community Church and the Manatee County School District partnered Aug. 13 for The Wellness Expo 2009. Hundreds gathered at the church to get information about health-related products and services, participate in door prizes and listen to Dr. Nick Yphantides.
Teen shoots brother accidentally
August 14, 2009
A 17-year-old Sabal Harbour boy was disassembling his father's gun when the shooting occurred early this morning.
Justin Matthews staged python capture
August 13, 2009
East County wildlife rehabilitator Justin Matthews admitted to staging a dramatic capture of a 14-foot Burmese python from a Manatee County drain pipe July 25.
- 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.
