Manatee drug sting nets 33 arrests
November 2, 2009
During August, September and October, detectives conducted multiple undercover drug purchases from individuals throughout Manatee County.
LECOM president receives award
November 2, 2009
Dr. John M. Ferretti, president and CEO of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, received the 2009 Distinguished Citizen Award from the French Creek Council, Boy Scouts of America.
U.S. House approves Chinese drywall relief
November 2, 2009
The Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009, introduced by Reps. Vern Buchanan and Glenn Nye, authorizes the Small Business Administration to loan money to homeowners for the repair or replacement of toxic drywall.
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.
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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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Gullett student wins speech contest
05/22/13
Gullett Elementary School student Hailey Wahlers took home top honors May 11, after placing first in the Tropicana District Speech Contest. -
Girl Scouts give cookies a new cause
05/22/13
Local Daisy Scouts from Troop 180 are helping Feeding Empty Little Tummies feed homeless school children in the area. -
Dancing group to host fundraiser
05/22/13
Members of KC and the Sunshine Dancers, a group of Manatee County dancers ages 8 to 20, will show off their dancing skills in jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance from 7 to 9 p.m. May 28, as the group holds a show titled "Breaking Ground."
