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.
Marching Mustangs prep for 2009 show
August 18, 2009
Lakewood Ranch High School Marching Band students returned to the band room and black top last week to begin preparing for their 2009 show, "In a Heartbeat."
Camp Flying Eagle unveils new challenge course
August 17, 2009
Local Boy Scout leaders invited the public for a special open house at Camp Flying Eagle from 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 15. The morning’s activities included ribbon-cutting ceremonies for several new amenities as well as demonstrations on the new Harlan Challenge Course, among others.
Man arrested for child porn in undercover sting
August 17, 2009
William J. Zimmerman, of the 1200 block of 51st Avenue East, was arrested Aug. 14 for ordering and accepting four DVDs containing child pornography.
Sun-n-Fun celebrates 50 years
August 17, 2009
The three founding families of Sun-n-Fun celebrated the campground’s 50th anniversary with a special celebration from 6-9 p.m., Aug. 14 at the park.
- 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."
