Families enjoy 'School Daze Craze'
August 22, 2009
Families gathered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 22 at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union for its School Daze Craze. The afternoon’s festivities included games, door prizes and other activities to get children ready for school.
Constituents pack town hall meeting
August 21, 2009
More than 1,300 people packed into Braden River High School's auditorium and cafeteria for Congressman Vern Buchanan's town hall on health care yesterday.
New school year prompts swine flu preparedness
August 20, 2009
As the new school year approaches, officials from the Manatee County Health Department, Manatee County School District and Manatee County Emergency Management officials have been working to prepare for what health officials may be the next wave of swine flu (H1N1).
HOA foreclosures rise in East County
August 19, 2009
Attorney Scott Petersen said his office has seen an increase in homeowner's associations beginning foreclosure proceedings.
Harvest completes West Wing expansion
August 19, 2009
The $3.4 million project adds 15,000 square feet to the Lakewood Ranch Methodist church.
Former SMR VP starts home inspection business
August 19, 2009
Ron Masseo hopes to tap into the foreclosure and resale markets with his business, Masseo Home Inspections.
NEIGHBOR: Larry HarNess
August 19, 2009
The River Club resident opened a new Edward Jones Investments office in San Marco Plaza in May.
Sun-n-Fun celebrates 50 years
August 19, 2009
The original owners of Sun-n-Fun held a special dinner celebration at the park Aug. 14.
Wildlife rehabilitator regrets hoax
August 19, 2009
East County snake man Justin Matthews last week admitted to staging the capture of a Burmese python.
Buchanan will host town hall Thursday
August 18, 2009
The meeting will be at 4 p.m., Aug. 20, in the auditorium at Braden River High School, 6545 S.R. 70 E. Buchanan will meet with constituents to discuss health care, jobs and the economy.
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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."
