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.
LECOM dean earns medical honor
October 28, 2009
Dr. Robert George, associate dean of academic affairs at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton, was selected as a Great Pioneer in osteopathic medicine by the American Osteopathic Association’s Bureau of History and Identity.
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.
- 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 - 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."
