Iconic Installation
July 8, 2009
New York-based iconographer George Filippakis is installing artwork in the dome at the center of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's sanctuary.
Principal search narrowed to three
July 8, 2009
Two original staff members and one out-of-state candidate remain contenders for the Lakewood High principal post.
Neighbors rev up new auto shop
July 8, 2009
Chapin and Lewis Automotive is one of the first full auto repair shops east of I-75.
VFW installs new commander
July 8, 2009
The Plantations resident George Johnston will lead VFW Post 12055 in 2009-2010.
Primrose debuts precious program
July 8, 2009
Children at the Lakewood Ranch school are learning about helping animals and proper pet care through its Precious Pets event this month.
Nursing grad takes national honors
July 8, 2009
Braden Woods resident Maureen Hyden, a recent nursing school graduate, took top honors in a medical spelling competition.
Sarasota Baptist starts preschool program
July 8, 2009
The Lakewood Ranch church is accepting applications for its Parents Morning Out, open to children ages 2-4.
Burglary suspect arrested at traffic crash
July 7, 2009
Bradenton resident Janet Fischer was arrested on an outstanding burglary warrant Monday after she rear-ended a Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputy at a red light on State Road 64.
Little Bookworms celebrates July 4
July 7, 2009
Little Bookworms celebrated the Fourth of July with a special celebration at its Lakewood Ranch shop Saturday. Children and their families gathered for story time, activities and games and cake.
Sarasota to reexamine Ranch Villages
July 6, 2009
Sarasota County commissioners will reconsider the proposal at its meeting this Wednesday.
- 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."
