Armed suspects rob Ranch Chevron
October 28, 2009
The suspects entered the gas station at 14315 S.R. 70 E. and held the clerk at gunpoint. They stole $50 from the cash register and cigarettes.
Families challenge verdict
October 28, 2009
Twelve-year-old Luc Panet-Raymond and his friends say the YouTube video of a fight at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA last month was not staged and was an act of self-defense.
Residents transform homes for Halloween horror
October 28, 2009
River Club's Joe Pfeiffer and Summerfield Crest's Chris Shaw will present haunted spooktaculars in their homes Saturday.
Art community rallies behind Southern Atelier
October 28, 2009
An Oct. 5 structure fire caused severe damage to the art studio. Now, studios such as the River Studio in the East County are helping to keep workshops going.
Families welcome German exchange students
October 28, 2009
Eighteen students have spent the last three weeks experiencing the area's educational system and cultural offerings.
Man dies after I-75 crash
October 26, 2009
A 49-year-old man was struck by a car as he walked away from an accident on Interstate 75 Sunday morning.
Harvest hosts kids' day at pumpkin patch
October 24, 2009
Harvest United Methodist Church held a special Kids Day at the Patch from 10 a.m. to noon, Oct. 24, during the church’s annual pumpkin patch event. Activities included face painting, games and time to hunt for the perfect pumpkin.
East County 'makes strides' against breast cancer
October 24, 2009
More than 4,500 people gathered at the Sarasota Polo grounds Saturday morning for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.
ODA celebrates 2009 Homecoming
October 23, 2009
Out-of-Door Academy students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni celebrated the school's Homecoming with a picnic before the Homecoming game Oct. 23 at Twin Lakes Park. The Thunder community showed its blue and white spirit as the home team defeated Bradenton Christian 17-7.
YMCA brews up fall fun
October 23, 2009
Families gathered at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Oct. 23 for the branch's annual fall festival.
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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.
