Stoneybrook, CDD settle lawsuit
May 22, 2013
Stoneybrook Investors and the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District ended a longstanding legal battle last week.
Attrition won't cover staff cuts
May 22, 2013
Manatee School Board leaders expect to cut 250 jobs districtwide.
Veteran regains love for country
May 22, 2013
Rick Rogala lost faith in his country as a prisoner of war in North Korea in 1968. Now, he cherishes his country.
Half-cent sales tax would cover indigent health care
May 22, 2013
Manatee County's administrator promises three things in the 2013-14 budget: raises for county employees, non-reduction of services and lower property taxes.
National panel supports county's growth plan
May 22, 2013
A panel from the Urban Land Institute prepared a document that highlights the county's need to focus on the area called 'Southwest County' and to leverage the county’s assets.
News Briefs
May 22, 2013
Rick Scott makes surprise appearance in Lakewood Ranch; Rowing advocates seek more public funding
CDD 6 moves forward with gate concept
May 22, 2013
No plans have been finalized, but Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 6 supervisors are moving forward with conceptual plans to limit traffic at their Balmoral Woods Boulevard entrance.
May 21: Daily Headlines Video
May 21, 2013
Top Stories: 182 Manatee teachers lose jobs; Sarasota woman arrested for defrauding employer; Commission approves second phase of bayfront mooring project; Whitney Beach receives award
182 Manatee teachers lose jobs
May 21, 2013
The cuts are part of a plan to save $20.6 million to help the school district replenish depleted reserves.
Manatee County government to close for holiday
May 21, 2013
Manatee County Government offices will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.
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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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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.
