Rotarians to defend spelling bee title
September 9, 2009
The East Manatee Rotary Club won last year's Literacy Council of Manatee spelling bee.
Moms launch new networking group
September 9, 2009
MOMSnext caters to mothers of children with elementary-age children.
Obama addresses East County classrooms
September 9, 2009
The president encouraged students to take responsibility for their education during his speech Sept. 8.
New shops, concert dazzle on Main St.
September 9, 2009
Two new stores on Lakewood Ranch Main Street welcomed customers during Music on Main from 6-9 p.m., Sept. 4. Attendees packed into Big Olaf Creamery and Katy Rose Oilery as The Mitch Clark Band played.
CDDs approve FY2010 budgets
September 9, 2009
Each of the four Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts approved its proposed FY2010 budgets Sept. 9 during a continuation of the Aug. 20 board meeting.
Manatee leaders urge parental involvement
September 8, 2009
Following the shooting death of Bayshore High cheerleader Jazmine Thompson, state and local leaders are pleading with parents to stay involved in their children's lives.
Saunders agent to run for Manatee commission
September 8, 2009
Robin DiSabatino this morning announced her candidacy for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 4 seat.
Car burglars hit University Park, University Place
September 4, 2009
Suspect(s) stole GPS units and other items from five vehicles sometime between Sept. 3-4.
Big Olaf opens on Ranch Main
September 3, 2009
The new ice cream spot welcomed its first customers today at the Lakewood Ranch shopping plaza.
Science education receives $100,000 boost
September 3, 2009
For the fourth consecutive year, Lockheed Martin Corp. has donated $100,000 to the school district for these type of programs.
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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."
