Backyard makeover revealed
October 13, 2009
Bashaw Elementary School teacher Heather Patoray and her husband, Joe, were thrilled to see the final results of the $16,000 backyard makeover they won last month. At 4 p.m., Oct. 10, sponsors revealed the Patoray's new backyard, which now features a pond with a bench and tiki statues, a zen garden, horseshoe pits, one-of-a-kind artwork and other landscaping features.
Bookworms holds 'Wimpy Kid' release party
October 13, 2009
Children and their families crowded into Little Bookworms starting at 3 p.m., Oct. 12 for the Diary of a Wimpy Did Dog Days Book Release Party.
SMR's Jensen to speak at Mote Marine
October 12, 2009
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen is one of the keynote speakers at the Mote Marine Symposium on Land-Sea Interactions in Southwest Florida.
Bikers rumble onto Main Street
October 12, 2009
The West Coast Bike Rally kicked off a weekend of events with a Rock N' Rumble from 5-11 p.m., Oct. 9, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
St. Mary's hosts fall festival
October 12, 2009
Families gathered at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 10 for a fall festival event.
Monster mash hits McNeal
October 9, 2009
Ghouls, goblins, witches and superheroes flocked to McNeal Elementary for the school's Costume Ball Oct. 9. The fall bash featured plenty of dancing, a deejay and refreshments in the cafetorium.
Neal dives into pool business
October 9, 2009
Neal Signature Pools will give the Lakewood Ranch homebuilder the ability to design and build pools for both new and existing homes.
Horse sanctuary to host yard sale
October 8, 2009
Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary invites bargain hunters to its Yard Sale fundraiser this Saturday in Mill Creek.
Habitat celebrates home dedications
October 8, 2009
The excited families receiving homes are those of Keosha Newton, a kindergarten teacher with two young children, and Cory Hills, a single dad with three daughters.
Port Manatee receives $1M for upgrades
October 8, 2009
The money, which was provided through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, will be used to buy energy-efficient hybrid security vehicles and enhance port security surveillance technology.
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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."
