April 4: Daily Headlines Video
April 4, 2013
Today's Stories: Homeless man arrested for murder; Semitruck overturns into river in East County; City plans Lido renourishment; Gullett students help plant garden at White House
Gullett students help plant garden at White House
April 4, 2013
East County residents can watch them live this afternoon through videostreaming.
Semitruck overturns into river in East County
April 4, 2013
The accident occurred just before 5 a.m. this morning.
April 3: Daily Headlines Video
April 3, 2013
Today's Stories: Deputies arrest parent for child neglect, find baby near drugs; Private push or public interest?; Vandals leave anti-Wal-Mart graffiti at shopping center; Steakburger chain makes state debut; Patron Saints: Dr. Phillip Nelson
'Short-timer' has regrets but feels proud
April 3, 2013
Interim Superintendent David Gayler used his trademark calm to stabilize a broken budget and heal shattered trust for Manatee County Schools.
Institute casts vision for Manatee's growth
April 3, 2013
Representatives of the Urban Land Institute said Manatee County should work hard to create an identity for itself and plan for expected growth.
County considers allowing chickens
April 3, 2013
Allowing chickens in residential neighborhoods would provide safer foods for families, teach children about where their food comes from and help economically, proponents say.
Steakburger chain makes state debut
April 3, 2013
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will move into an empty Arby’s building.
'Ultimate Interchange' planned for University Parkway
April 3, 2013
The Florida Department of Transportation says a new design would slow wait time at red lights and improve safety in an area projected to have increased traffic.
Update: Neighborhood sign destroyed
April 3, 2013
The monument sign leading into the neighborhood of Summerfield Crest, in Lakewood Ranch, will be replaced. The new sign will cost $4,000 to $6,000.
- 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 - May
29 LWRBA May Membership Lunch
11:30 am - 1:00 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.
