One dead in Myakka shooting
February 9, 2010
At about 4 p.m., deputies responded to a fatal shooting at 44710 S.R. 70 E., Myakka City.
Vehicles burglarized in Braden Pines
February 9, 2010
Windows of five vehicles in Braden Pines were broken out sometime between 1-5:30 a.m., today.
Harvest preschoolers push pedals for St. Jude hospital
February 9, 2010
Children at Sprouts Child Development Center of Harvest United Methodist Church pedaled for charity Feb. 8-9 as Sprouts hosted its fifth annual St. Jude Trike-A-Thon. The bike safety event also raised money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Buchanan, Panama ambassador visit port
February 8, 2010
Congressman Vern Buchanan will meet this morning with an ambassador to Panama to discuss opportunities at Port Manatee.
PRECO holds district meeting
February 8, 2010
The meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Feb. 9, at Woodland Community Church. From 6-7 p.m., members will vote on a new representative to the cooperative's board of directors.
Snowflake Ball provides flurry of fun
February 6, 2010
Little girls danced and twirled the night away at the Snowflake Ball from 6-9 p.m., Feb. 6 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club. The event, which featured dinner, dancing and a ballet performance, raised money for PACE Center for Girls.
Performing arts earn 'ovation' on Main
February 6, 2010
East County residents crowded onto Lakewood Ranch Main Street Feb. 6 for the third annual Ovation, A Day for the Arts event. Attendees enjoyed live performances by groups such as The Manatee Players, the Sarasota Opera and Fuzion Dance Artists, among other festivities.
Ellenton skaters headed for the Olympics
February 5, 2010
Pairs figure skaters Caydee Denney, Jeremy Barrett, Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig will represent the United States at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Music on Main canceled
February 5, 2010
The event has been canceled because of rain. Tomorrow's Ovation fest is still scheduled.
- 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.
