Ghouls, goblins creep into Ranch Boo Fest
October 30, 2009
Hundreds of families crammed onto Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the annual Boo Fest Oct. 30. The Halloween event included performances, Halloween-inspired booths, a haunted walk and more.
Primrose presents costume parade
October 30, 2009
Superheroes, princesses, witches and cartoon characters invaded Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch for the school's annual Parade of Costumes Oct. 30. The preschoolers showed off their Halloween costumes a day early before enjoying class parties with their friends and family.
Youths celebrate drug-free pledge with dance
October 30, 2009
After pledging to be drug and violence free, students at Braden River Middle School danced the night at the school's Red Ribbon Dance Oct. 29.
Tara students show spirit with Pajama Day
October 29, 2009
Students from Tara Elementary School crawled out of bed and into school this morning for Pajama Day. The special occasion is part of Spirit Week, which runs Oct. 27-30. So far, students have also enjoyed Sports Day and Red Ribbon Day. Costume Day is Friday.
Hunter charged with DUI manslaughter
October 29, 2009
The charge comes seven months after the former Braden River High School coach was in an accident that killed his friend and assistant coach Doug Garrity.
CALL WAITING
October 29, 2009
Manatee County will consider three East County cell tower proposals within the next few months.
County: Remember to reset irrigation timers this weekend
October 29, 2009
When setting clocks back one hour this weekend, Manatee County Water Conservation Program and Southwest Florida Water Management District remind utility customers to properly set irrigation system timers to avoid a water restriction citation.
Sheriff's office warns of sweepstakes scam
October 29, 2009
Residents getting a call from the Publishers Clearing House may not be as lucky as they hope.
Sheriff's office plans vigil
October 28, 2009
The vigil is being held in remembrance of individuals who have lost their lives to drug and alcohol-related incidents and those suffering from addiction.
Manatee's Feagans named Emergency Director of the Year
October 28, 2009
Florida Division of Emergency Management has named Manatee County Emergency Management Chief Laurie Feagans the first recipient of the County Emergency Director of the Year.
- May
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.
