NOT THE SAME OLD SONG-and-DANCE
May 8, 2013
Braden River's River Rhapsody Choir will sing on Memorial Day at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Waterline Road plans delayed after outcry
May 8, 2013
The Manatee County commissioners continued a public hearing on the East County housing proposal on Waterline Road.
Battle with ALS sparks action
May 8, 2013
Kevin Swan, a 30-year-old former communications director, started A Life Story Foundation to beat a disease he fights every day.
Daughter keeps memories close to her heart
May 8, 2013
The Observer's 'Memories with Mom' contest winner, Helen Glaser, remembers the bravery and generosity of her mother, Maya Nathan.
Partnership rebirths concession
May 8, 2013
Builders soon will break ground on models in the second phase of The Concession.
Mills freezes all school spending
May 8, 2013
Facing a near-zero fund balance, Manatee County School District cannot spend any money through July 1, unless it affects safety and health.
Tribute to Heroes: Allison Levy
May 8, 2013
Allison Levy has spent a 20-year military career mostly managing health care. Now she's on reserve.
News Briefs
May 8, 2013
Two injured in Lakewood Ranch apartment robbery; Goodwill Manasota's new corporate campus approved; Main Street events benefit local charities
May 7: Daily Headlines Video
May 8, 2013
Today's Stories: Sarasota County deputies investigate a death on Tamiami Trail; Two stabbed in robbery attempt at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex; Longboat Key Town Commission chooses new attorney; Commissioners approve North Trail Overlay
Larger than life: Rodeo legend Hub Hubbell
May 8, 2013
Former Braden River Elementary School media specialist Judith Leipold has written two books — one biography and one tall tale — based on the life of local East County rodeo legend Hub Hubbell, who died in 2012.
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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.
