Palm-Aire reopens Lakes Course
October 23, 2009
Members of Palm-Aire Country Club celebrated the re-opening of the Lakes Course after it was closed all summer for renovations. The members played a Red, White and Blue Tournament with a Twist, which was followed by an American barbecue and entertainment.
Ranch's Hesselberg named among Great 100 Nurses
October 22, 2009
Dr. Bonnie Hesselberg, SCF Lakewood Ranch provost and dean of nursing at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, was recognized by the SCF District Board of Trustees at an October meeting for being named among Great 100 Nurses by the Florida Nurses Association.
Schools to benefit United Way with exercise campaign
October 21, 2009
The Manatee County School District plans to air a DVD titled "United We Exercise" to district students and employees Oct. 23 to stress the importance of health and to benefit the United Way of Manatee County.
S.R. 64 Mobil station nears completion
October 21, 2009
The Mobil gas station and convenience store at 10508 S.R. 64 E., in Portal Crossing, is expected to be complete by February 2010.
Ranch women kicks off shopping season
October 21, 2009
The Lakewood Ranch Women's Club kicked off the holiday shopping season with its Annual Bazaar at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Oct. 21. Thirteen vendors were on hand to get the holiday season started.
Main Street's newest additions celebrate grand openings
October 21, 2009
Big Olaf Creamery, Good Earth Natural Foods and Katy Rose Oilery will celebrate their grand opening this weekend with special events Oct. 24.
Alert Ranch resident thwarts car burglars
October 21, 2009
Two male teenagers admitted Oct. 20 to entering unlocked cars in Colonial Grand and Summerfield and said they have committed burglaries in the past, as well.
IDA board approves Town Hall increases
October 21, 2009
The Interdistrict Authority Board adopted new fee structures and rules for groups and residents seeking to use rooms in Town Hall.
Olympian: Rowing site 'world class'
October 21, 2009
Rowing Olympic gold medalist Jason Read told local business owners the rowing site being planned by Benderson Development and Sarasota County would be an economic catalyst for the area.
Cancer survivors share their messages of hope
October 21, 2009
Organizers hope their Night of Pink and White Breast Cancer Survivor Gala will raise more than $150,000 for the American Cancer Society.
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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."
